by Ryan Johnson | Jan 2, 2025 | Press Releases
Latest Report Shows Minnesota’s Electric Grid at High Risk of Power Shortages The latest report from the organization monitoring the grid’s reliability warns of potential electricity shortages. The Minnesota Rural Electric Association is highlighting the latest report...
by Ryan Johnson | Dec 20, 2024 | Member Co-op News, Press Releases
South Central Electric Association Cooperative (SCEA) and Redwood Electric Cooperative (REC) announce the upcoming retirement of their shared CEO, Ron Horman South Central Electric Association Cooperative (SCEA) and Redwood Electric Cooperative (REC) announce the...
by Ryan Johnson | Dec 17, 2024 | Advocacy, Press Releases
Statement on Angie Craig selected as Ranking Ag Committee member A statement from Darrick Moe, CEO of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association, regarding Angie Craig: “We congratulate Representative Craig for being named as the ranking Democrat member of the House...
by Ryan Johnson | Oct 7, 2024 | Press Releases
Minnesota electric co-ops send lineworkers to aid power restoration after hurricane In a shining example of cooperative spirit at the start of Cooperative Month, 18 of Minnesota’s electric cooperatives sent 80 lineworkers to help restore power after Hurricane Helene...
by Ryan Johnson | Sep 9, 2024 | Advocacy, Press Releases
New ERA Funding Statement The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) is a nonprofit trade association representing Minnesota’s electric cooperatives, which serve over 1.7 million people. Some member cooperatives have applied for New ERA funding to help cover...
by Ryan Johnson | Aug 12, 2024 | Press Releases
Inequity in costs from home solar systems discussed at Energy Issues Summit Minnesota’s net metering policy needs reform, energy experts said this week at the Minnesota Rural Electric Association’s (MREA) Energy Issues Summit, Aug. 7-8. The annual summit brings...
