In November 2021, the bipartisan infrastructure legislation became law. Soon funds will be flowing into Minnesota communities making substantial investments into our built infrastructure and growing rural prosperity. This law makes real progress towards not leaving rural places behind in the 21st century by investing in our roads and bridges, water infrastructure, EV charging, energy-efficient […]
Renewable Energy
Learn how you can go solar with your southwest Minnesota neighbors!
In these challenging times, our work to create a fair, local energy system continues. This is why CURE is inviting our neighbors in southwest Minnesota to learn more about the recently launched Morris and Southwest Prairie Solar Co-op. Morris & Southwest Prairie Solar Co-op Webinars – Register and attend the date that works best for […]
The future of coal is dim
By Merrill Piepkorn, North Dakota State Senator, District 44 — North Fargo Great River Energy is a Minnesota-based cooperative that serves 700,000 members through 28 electric cooperatives. The lignite coal burning Coal Creek Station electric generation plant near Washburn, N.D., has been one of Great River’s major sources of electricity since it began operating in […]