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Great River Energy is a not-for-profit electric cooperative

We are owned by our 28 member cooperatives for which we generate and transmit electricity. Our members are located in the outer-ring suburbs of the Twin Cities up to the Arrowhead region of Minnesota and down to the farmland region in the southwestern portion of the state.

Our member cooperatives distribute electricity to approximately 639,000 homes, businesses and farms.

We are the second largest electric power supplier in Minnesota and one of the largest generation and transmission (G&T) cooperatives in the country.

Who we are

We are proud to be a member-owned cooperative. Everything we do as a company is for the benefit of our members.

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Financial

A strong financial standing enables us to serve the needs of our members. Our 2008 assets totaled $2.8 billion and we maintain investment-grade ratings.

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Our LEED-certified buildings

Our Platinum LEED-certified headquarters building is one of the most energy-efficient and sustainable buildings in the state.

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Careers

Great River Energy is a great place to work. We are committed to providing an environment that supports the needs of all our employees.

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Community

Great River Energy is committed to supporting the communities it serves through education, sponsorships, contributions and economic development.

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Social responsibility

Our commitment to the communities in which we live and work is ingrained in everything we do – it is the essence of being a cooperative.

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Environmental

Great River Energy takes pride in conducting its business with the highest ethical standards and concern for the environment.

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Other services

Part of Great River Energy’s success stems from our ability to provide a variety of services to our member cooperatives and other customers.

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