Isanti-Chisago County Star: ECE, North Branch Water & Light sale finalized
9 Feb 2023
News
On Feb. 3, East Central Energy officially acquired the municipal electric distribution system of North Branch Water & Light. Approximately 2,000 homes and businesses within the city of North Branch were transferred to ECE, which previously served much of the surrounding area.
ECE VP/COO Andy Olson mentions, “ECE is happy to help our neighbors, who are now our newest cooperative members. We will be reaching out to North Branch members via mail within the next few weeks to introduce ourselves and share the benefits of being part of a local co-op.”
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