LREC Awaits Funding Awarded to GRE to Develop 2.4 MW Solar Array
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LREC Awaits Funding Awarded to GRE to Develop 2.4 MW Solar Array

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…

2025 MN Legislative Session Preview
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2025 MN Legislative Session Preview

Minnesota’s legislature enters 2025 facing new challenges and opportunities. Electric cooperatives across Minnesota, led by the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA), are focused on ensuring the electric grid remains reliable, affordable, and sustainable in two key areas:  1) Keeping Energy Costs Fair: Net Metering ReformNet metering compensates members who generate their own electricity (such as…

CEO Tim Thompson Announces Resignation

CEO Tim Thompson Announces Resignation

Tim Thompson has submitted his resignation as Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) CEO, effective Feb. 27, 2025. Thompson joined LREC in 2007 and has served as CEO for the past 17 years, using his leadership role to focus on providing safe, reliable energy, advocate for local cooperative governance and creating a relationship with LREC’s member-owners…