“When Minnesota’s utilities planned the CapX2020 expansion in the early 2000’s, we had the foresight to build some of the lines to be capable of carrying an additional circuit because we knew the time would come when we needed more capacity. That time has come. Now we can add that second circuit to existing infrastructure and double our capacity while minimizing landowner impact,” said Priti Patel, Great River Energy’s vice president and chief transmission officer.
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Powering what's possible
About us
Great River Energy is a not-for-profit wholesale electric power cooperative which provides electricity to 28 member-owner distribution cooperatives. Together, our systems provide power to approximately two-thirds of Minnesota geographically and parts of Wisconsin, serving 700,000 families, farms and businesses. With $4.1 billion in assets, Great River Energy is the second largest electric power supplier in Minnesota and one of the largest generation and transmission cooperatives in the nation. Learn more at greatriverenergy.com.
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- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Maple Grove, MN
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1999
- Specialties
- Yellow Ribbon Company, electric generation & transmission cooperative utility, and Healthiest Employer
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12300 Elm Creek Boulevard
Maple Grove, MN 55369, US
Employees at Great River Energy
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When tragedy strikes, cooperatives come together. It's the co-op way. These Great River Energy member-owner cooperatives have sent lineworker crews to assist other electric cooperatives with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts: Cooperative Light & Power, East Central Energy, McLeod Cooperative Power Association, Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association, Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative, Runestone Electric Association, Stearns Electric Association, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric, TODD-WADENA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE and Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association. And, special thanks to Minnesota Rural Electric Association for their coordination efforts. Be safe, everyone, and thank you for your hard work! #CoopMonth
Minnesota electric workers travel to South Carolina for Hurricane Helene relief efforts
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Why do we love October? Because it’s National Co-op Month! This is a time to truly celebrate the many aspects that set co-ops apart from traditional businesses. But more importantly, it’s a time to celebrate Great River Energy’s member-owner cooperatives and their members! #CoopMonth
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National Drive Electric Week starts today! Are you ready to explore Minnesota in a whole new way? Join Drive Electric Minnesota’s electric adventure! They're hosting the second annual statewide Scavenger Hunt Challenge through Oct 6. Win prizes, learn about electric vehicles, and discover hidden gems across the state! It's fun for the whole family! Download the Eventzee app on your phone and enter the code DEMNNDEW2024 to play. You must live in Minnesota to participate in the challenge. #NDEW2024 #ChargeForward #EVscavengerhunt #Minnesota #ElectricVehicles
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Explore New Horizons: Join Our Team as a Survey Technician! Click to learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/3VKPGiN #hiring #nowhiring #jobs #jobalert #jobs2024 #energyjobs #surveytechnician #surveying #surveytechnology #landsurveying #comejoinourteam
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“These incredible pieces of technology serve as the backbone of our peaking fleet,” said Preston Walsh, supervising manager, Minnesota generation, Great River Energy. “They are so important we thought it was a good idea to get utilities and vendors together to share their knowledge and experiences in the hopes we can extend the lifespan of these turbines and continue to provide reliable power for decades to come.”
Gas turbines take center stage at conference hosted by Great River Energy
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We had the privilege to host students from Anoka Hennepin School District at our Elk River campus today. This group of students learned about various electrician roles here at Great River Energy. We’re excited about the next generation of energy employees and are honored to connect people to training programs, celebrate skills and the laborers who have them, and to spread the word about how important these careers are to our communities. #PowerfulPotential #EnergyCareers #EnergyJobs #CooperativeJobs
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Launch your career with Great River Energy! Our internship program provides a well-rounded, hands-on experience for student interns by providing exposure to the business world and the utilities industry. We offer competitively paid, summer and year-round internships with flexible work hours while you’re in school. Stop by our table at these upcoming career fairs. We'd love to talk with you! University of St. Thomas University of North Dakota Dunwoody College of Technology University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering
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Great River Energy is looking forward to visiting with veterans, service members and military families on Saturday at the Minnesota Building Trades Ribfest and Career Fair! As a Beyond the Ribbon company, many of our employees come from military backgrounds and we do all we can to support them. Stop by our table and say Hi! Follow link for event details:
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Take the Wheel: Propel Your Career Forward! We're #hiring a Fleet Service Mechanic to #joinourteam today! Click to learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/4comKmj #mechanicjobs #automotivejobs #nowhiring #jobs #energyjobs