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About Great River Energy

Great River Energy (GRE) is a not-for-profit electric cooperative which generates and transmits electricity using a portfolio of resources, including wind, solar, hydroelectric, natural gas, and coal.

East Central Energy (ECE) is a member-owner of GRE, along with 27 other Minnesota electric co-ops. We purchase reliable wholesale electricity from them and distribute it to the consumer-members we serve. Their success and ours are closely linked; 58.6 percent of the revenue we receive from ECE members goes to purchasing power from GRE.

The second largest electric power supplier in Minnesota and one of the largest generation and transmission cooperatives in the country, GRE serves about 695,000 families, farms and businesses.

With their environmentally sound mix of renewable energy sources, GRE met Minnesota’s renewable energy standard of 25 percent renewable energy in 2017, eight years ahead of the requirement. They are committed to supplying 50 percent of their power from renewable resources by 2030.

It takes more than 100 substations, 4,700 miles of transmission line, including a unique high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission line, and strategically located technicians to meet the needs of GRE’s member cooperatives.

They work with us on our common goal of delivering safe, reliable electricity to our members at the lowest cost possible. As a cooperative just like us, they share our commitment to community and collaborate with us to build partnerships and enhance the quality of life for those we serve.

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    • Your Cooperative
      • About Us
        • Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
        • History
        • About Touchstone Energy
      • Capital Credits
      • Careers & Job Openings
      • Cogeneration
      • Directors and Districts
        • Board Meetings
      • Hours & Locations
      • Member Resource Council
      • Sustainability
      • Statement of Non-Discrimination
      • Power Concerns
      • Red Flags Rule
    • New Construction
      • Residential
      • Commercial
    • Residential
      • Billing & Payment
        • Charges & Fees
        • Payment Options
        • Understanding My Bill
      • Assistance Information
      • Cold Weather Rule
        • Military Cold Weather Rule
      • Landlord Preauthorization Agreement
      • Power Outage
      • Medical Alert
      • Renewable Energy
        • Solar Energy
        • Wind Energy
      • Sales Tax Exemptions
      • Start or Stop Service
      • Together We Save
      • High Speed Internet
      • Contact Us
    • Programs & Rebates
      • 2022 residential program highlights
      • Residential Rebates
      • Air Source Heat Pump
      • Storage Space Heating
      • Storage Water Heating
      • Ground Source Heat Pump
      • Electric Vehicles
      • Dual Fuel
    • Business
      • Charges & Fees - Commercial
      • Contact Us - Business Accounts
      • Economic Development
      • Cost Saving Programs
      • Business Bulletin
      • Energy Saving Tips
        • Business Energy Evaluation
      • Payment Options Business
      • Start or Stop Service - Commercial
      • Rebates - Commercial
    • Contractors
      • Before Working Overhead
      • HVAC Contractors
      • Power Line Emergencies
      • Resources for Electricians
    • Safety
      • Call Before You Dig
      • Downed Power Lines
      • Storm Information
      • Copper Theft
      • Request a presentation
      • Safe Electricity
    • Community
      • Operation Round Up
        • Grants
      • Scholarships
      • Community Award
      • Caring Members
      • Youth Tour
      • Community Partnership
      • Parents and Educators
      • Watt's Cookin'
      • Co-op Connections
    • Trees & Lines
      • Emerald Ash Borer
      • Storm Damage & Downed Lines
      • Tree Concerns & Requests
      • Tree Planting Guidelines
      • Vegetation Management Plan
    • Newsroom
      • Co-op Advantage Newsletter
      • News & Events
      • Pollinator Blog
      • Video Gallery
      • Annual Report