Renewable energy has grown over more than 20 years, and now represents a significant portion of the energy used to serve Great River Energy’s member … Read more about Renewable Energy – Today’s Electricity comes from Many Sources
Monthly Cost to Operate Outdoor Heated Pet Appliances
When winter arrives, electric bills often rise. When trying to figure out what has caused an increase in the electric bill, remember to add in any … Read more about Monthly Cost to Operate Outdoor Heated Pet Appliances
Heartland Security System catches intruder in-the-act of stealing from the Co-op
On July 13 at 5:16 AM, cameras at the McLeod Co-op Power pole yard detected an intrusion. Dispatchers at the monitoring station verified on the video … Read more about Heartland Security System catches intruder in-the-act of stealing from the Co-op
Minnesota’s first electric school bus begins delivering students to Lakeville Area Public Schools
The first all-electric school bus in Minnesota, operated by Schmitty & Sons, recently began transporting students to and from schools in the … Read more about Minnesota’s first electric school bus begins delivering students to Lakeville Area Public Schools
Plato parsonage moved to new home in rural New Germany
It is amazing that a family in Waconia was searching for an old farmhouse to move to their Camden Township property and, at the same time, there was a … Read more about Plato parsonage moved to new home in rural New Germany
Operation RoundUp Donates to Local Organizations
Three of the local organizations which applied to the Co-op’s Operation RoundUp Trust for a donation and were awarded funds in spring were Common Cup … Read more about Operation RoundUp Donates to Local Organizations
Wedding Bells for a Couple who met on the Washington D.C. Youth Tour
Five years after meeting on the Washington D.C. Youth Tour, Ethan Ryberg and Vanessa Peterson were married. These two youth tour participants … Read more about Wedding Bells for a Couple who met on the Washington D.C. Youth Tour
McLeod Co-op Power linemen assist with restoring power following Hurricane Irma
Minnesota electric cooperatives mobilized line workers to assist crews in restoring power in parts of Florida that are being ravaged by Hurricane … Read more about McLeod Co-op Power linemen assist with restoring power following Hurricane Irma
Farm safety around power lines
One more thing to do during harvest time? No thanks. It’s already busy as tractors are bringing in produce and grain is going into silos. We, at … Read more about Farm safety around power lines