As we work our way through the end of summer, the potential for severe weather—and the outages that can occur as a result—continues to be as strong as it was in early June. Vegetation management (VM), LREC’s proactive and systematic approach to maintaining acceptable tree, shrub, and other growth around power lines and easements, plays…
As your cooperative, education is one of our core principles. It’s our responsibility to provide regular, transparent communication that allows our members to stay informed on the trends, outlook, and legislation that will shape how energy is delivered in the months and years ahead. For the fourth consecutive year, LREC worked with industry partners to…
Please join LREC staff and the Board of Directors in welcoming our Cooperative’s new CEO, Joel Janorschke! Janorschke was named CEO on May 6th following the recruitment and interview process by the Board CEO search committee and Debra Englund of HRExpertiseBP that began in March. Set to officially begin his new role on June 16th,…
I want to share your Board of Directors’ appreciation for your participation at the co-op’s Annual Meeting. Regardless of whether you were able to attend in person, at a satellite location, or tuned into the livestream on our website, your involvement is essential to the governance of the co-op. Certainly, 2024 was a year of…
As winter loses its grip and spring steadily approaches, your co-op is making plans for important coming events. Mark your calendars for Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s 88th Annual Meeting on April 24th and our 4th Annual Energy Forum scheduled for June 6th at Thumper Pond Resort. In this month’s newsletter you’ll find information on our…
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,…
Happy 2025! The holiday season remains the perfect time to focus on what really matters and we hope all our members stayed safe, warm, and were able to slow down and take some time to celebrate with those they love. The beginning of a new year also allows us an opportunity to reflect on the…
As your cooperative, service to our members is at the center of our mission. Our efforts to fulfill that commitment are driven, in large part, by what we hear from you – what we’re doing well, and where we can improve. I want to thank all of you who took time to complete our member…
As you know, the drive to develop and adopt renewable sources of energy has been a topic of conversation in our country over the last few years, both as a political talking point and in the general discourse. In 2023, our state legislature passed the MN Carbon-Free by 2040 Standard, mandating a 100% transition to…
Each fall, the leadership team at Lake Region Electric Cooperative spends time reflecting on the past year and preparing for the year to come. As a member-owned cooperative, we are always looking for ways to best serve our membership. Strategic planning allows us to look at the larger picture and make sure we’re focusing on…