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Consider adding a home power station to your outage toolbox

Courtesy: Great River Energy (GRE) Batteries, flashlights, and bottled water are all traditional items kept in an emergency kit to potential outages, but adding a portable power station can help keep you connected until electricity is restored. More convenient and affordable than a generator, rechargeable power stations can serve as a handy backup during short-term […]

Sending a child to college? Discuss safety first 

When you are shopping for dorm room supplies, decor, snacks and other back-to-campus items, take a moment to discuss safety tips with your child before hugs and goodbyes. Here are some safety topics to help keep your college student safe. Electrical safety tips • When shopping for items that run on electricity, look for a […]

Unlocking the full potential of renewables with batteries

As the world moves toward cleaner energy solutions and states continue implementing carbon-free policies, renewable resources like wind and solar will play an increasingly significant role in powering our lives. But these resources inherently come with a challenge: the variability of their production. Wind and solar are not dispatchable resources by themselves—meaning they cannot simply […]

Sparking an interest with Cooperative Careers Camp 

Courtesy: Great River Energy (GRE) According to the U.S. Department of Energy, jobs in the energy industry are growing 25% faster than overall employment in the country. “We are seeing a generation of skilled workers retiring from our industry,” said Great River Energy Talent and Outreach Partner Heather Bittle. “Now is the time to spark […]

Manager Connection: Employees form the infrastructure of the cooperative

General Manager Syd Briggs When we flip a light switch, we expect a light to turn on. We usually don’t give much thought to the processes or people behind it, until the light doesn’t turn on because of a power outage. Severe weather is the top cause of power outages in the United States. There […]

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