Note: The article below was updated on Thursday, April 17th following new information that was received regarding the Board meeting date. We apologize for any confusion. The date for the April Board Meeting has changed. Due to a scheduling conflict with our 2025 Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 24th, LREC Board Directors will now convene…
Federal funding for USDA’s Empowering Rural America (New ERA) grant program has been placed on hold for a minimum of 90 days from President Trump’s Inauguration date of Jan. 20th, 2025. Great River Energy and a consortium of its member coops were awarded the grant in early January as part of the Inflation Reduction Act…
With CEO Tim Thompson announcing his new position with Crow Wing Power in Brainerd, Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s (LREC) Board of Directors has named Dan Husted to serve as interim CEO until a permanent replacement is hired. Husted began his role as interim CEO at the end of February. Husted and his wife, Sarah, are…
Fire departments, schools, and food pantries throughout Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s (LREC) service area were among the organizations that received funds during LREC’s recent Operation Round Up (ORU) meeting. A total of $54,720 was awarded to 110 organizations by the Operation Round Up Board of Trustees at the January 6th, 2025 meeting. Organizations receiving funds…
As I write my last column as Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s CEO, I have a lot of mixed emotions. It has been an honor to have served as your CEO for 17 years. I am so proud of the people here and all the things we have accomplished together. Through the years, providing safe, reliable,…
Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors, in partnership with HRExpertiseBP, has begun the recruitment process and is now actively accepting applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Qualified candidates with a minimum of 7 years of proven leadership ability, exceptional communication skills, and an extensive knowledge of the electric utility industry with…
Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has named Dan Husted to serve as interim CEO until a permanent replacement for outgoing CEO Tim Thompson can be determined. A former LREC employee with experience in energy services, communications, and customer service, Husted will begin his duties prior to Thompson’s departure at the end of February….
2025 LREC annual district meetings were once again held in January, with this year’s locations including Parkers Prairie (District 9) and Butler (District 3) on January 9th, and the District 6 meeting held on January 10th at the LREC Pelican Rapids office. As with last year, members had the option of attending a meeting in…
When winter storms knock out power, generators can help keep you warm and connected—but safety is key. Follow these tips to ensure your generator keeps you safe and warm this winter. Clear Snow Off Standby Generators: If you have a standby generator, regularly clear snow and ice from vents and the unit itself. Blocked airflow…
A portion of grant monies awarded to Great River Energy (GRE) through the USDA’s Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program will directly benefit LREC through the reduction of cost on a power purchase agreement for a planned 2.4 MW solar array. While a green light was given to move forward on the planning phase of…