Great River Energy News

Electric cooperatives are proud to serve small businesses that are essential to their local communities. As costs for pretty much everything continue to rise, small business owners are feeling strained. Luckily, there are steps Minnesota’s small business owners can take to conserve energy — and save money. Many small businesses are...Continue Reading

A leading manufacturer of high-performance building products recently celebrated the grand opening of a new facility that marks a significant milestone in its commitment to growth, innovation and sustainability.LP Building Solutions (LP) opened its LP Innovation Center, located at the National Resources Research Institute (NRRI) at the University of Minnesota...Continue Reading

One Minnesota electric cooperative employee rose to the top of more than 160 nominations submitted from co-ops across the country to be included in the 2023 class of Rising Stars chosen by a panel of judges representing the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.John Pantzke, business development representative and energy service...Continue Reading

The world has changed in so many ways since 2018. In this era of post-pandemic uncertainty, the challenges faced by small businesses and entrepreneurs are well documented in daily headlines, from staffing shortages and supply chain issues, to rising interest rates and increased material costs. Access to capital is...Continue Reading

Great River Energy invited several of its community partners to submit features to its newsletter that highlight the work they do to bolster Minnesota’s economic vitality. This edition’s guest feature comes from USDA Rural Development. At the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, we have been fortunate these...Continue Reading

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a $1.5 million loan to Stearns Electric Association through the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program (REDLG) to support the owners of Redhead Creamery in their efforts to establish an innovative on-farm distillery that uses the leftover whey from their cheesemaking...Continue Reading