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From perspectives on energy issues to the cooperative difference, read the latest news from Minnesota's electric cooperatives.
Minnesota Electric Cooperatives Secure Over $22 Million in Broadband Grants
Minnesota's electric cooperatives have been awarded more than $22 million in Round 10 of the Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant Program, administered by the Department of Employment and...
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 caused outages...
MREA’S ENERGY ISSUES SUMMIT TACKLES CHALLENGES OF ENERGY TRANSITION & INNOVATION
The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) hosted its annual Energy Issues Summit on August 7-8 in Bloomington, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and cooperative members to...
Reforming Residential Solar Rates: Ensuring a Sustainable, Equitable and Modern Energy Future for Minnesota
As new technologies and the transition to cleaner resources rapidly change our electric grid, some of Minnesota’s energy policies, including our antiquated net metering laws, remain ineffective....
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...
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 together...
Reforming Residential Solar Rates: Ensuring a Sustainable, Equitable and Modern Energy Future for Minnesota
As new technologies and the transition to cleaner resources rapidly change our electric grid, some of Minnesota’s energy policies, including our antiquated net metering laws, remain ineffective. Minnesota's net metering policy allows residents and businesses with...
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 costs associated with the...
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 together industry experts to learn about current issues, discover cutting-edge...