Dairyland Power Cooperative, Minnesota Power, and Basin Electric Cooperative Receive Second RUS Approval for Nemadji Trail Energy Center Project
Posted on Dec 22, 2023 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Dairyland Power Cooperative, Minnesota Power, and Basin Electric Cooperative Receive Second RUS Approval for Nemadji Trail Energy Center Project
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has again issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) project, a 625-MW combined-cycle natural gas facility along with a 345-kilovolt transmission line, relocation of an existing gas pipeline, and construction of a new gas pipeline to tap an existing gas supply network,...
JACKSON EMC NAMED HIGHEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Posted on Dec 21, 2023 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on JACKSON EMC NAMED HIGHEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation has been ranked highest in customer satisfaction among electric cooperatives by the J.D. Power 2023 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study, receiving a score of 794 out of a possible 1,000.
Maryland Cooperative Awarded Contract
Posted on Dec 18, 2023 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Maryland Cooperative Awarded Contract
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Inc., was recently awarded a 50-year contract for the ownership, operation and maintenance of the electric utility system at Naval Support Facility in Indian Head, Maryland. The contract is valued at an estimated $117,004,772.
Basin Electric Power Cooperative Appoints Brickhouse as CEO and General Manager
Posted on Dec 15, 2023 in Press Release | Comments Off on Basin Electric Power Cooperative Appoints Brickhouse as CEO and General Manager
The board of Basin Electric Power Cooperative has appointed Todd Brickhouse as the new CEO and general manager, following his interim role since July. Brickhouse, who initially joined as Senior Vice President and CFO in June 2022, brings 21 years of experience from Old Dominion Electric Cooperative. Basin Electric, based in Bismarck, serves 141 member rural electric systems across nine...
Cryptocurrency Farm Allegedly Steals Energy from Minnesota Cooperative
Posted on Dec 10, 2023 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Cryptocurrency Farm Allegedly Steals Energy from Minnesota Cooperative
North Star Electric Cooperative, a northern Minnesota power cooperative, recently filed a lawsuit against two individuals from Roseau, Minnesota for allegedly tampering with power lines to divert stolen energy to power their two bitcoin farms. The cooperative became aware of the alleged theft after noticing substantial and unexplained power losses in the summer of 2022. North Star is...
Missouri Co-Op Wins Bid for Serving Meatpacking Plant
Posted on Dec 7, 2023 in Press Release, Trends | Comments Off on Missouri Co-Op Wins Bid for Serving Meatpacking Plant
Cuivre River Electric Cooperative overcame an investor-owned utility to secure the opportunity to serve an $800 million meatpacking plant in Missouri. The co-op showcased its agility, competitive rates, and strong community ties, ultimately winning the bid for the state-of-the-art facility with significant economic impact.
Louisiana Cooperative Unveils new EV Charging Stations
Posted on Dec 1, 2023 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Louisiana Cooperative Unveils new EV Charging Stations
DEMCO, a Louisiana cooperative, recently announced the installation of electric vehicle charging stations across its seven-parish service area. The initiative is a part of the coop’s response to the anticipated increase in EV adoption and a sustainable a resilient energy future.
NRECA Critical of U.S. Government Plan to Remove Washington State Hydropower Plants
Posted on Dec 1, 2023 in Hydropower, NRCEA | Comments Off on NRECA Critical of U.S. Government Plan to Remove Washington State Hydropower Plants
NRECA CEO Jim Matheson expressed alarm and outrage at a proposed deal before Congress, leaked to the public on November 29th, to breach the Lower Snake River Dams in Washington. Matheson stated the proposed deal would threaten electric reliability for millions of Americans in the Pacific Northwest.
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