This past summer, Lake Region’s wholesale provider, Great River Energy (GRE), was able to meet high electricity demands because of its well-rounded energy mix including a growing fleet of wind resources backed up with natural gas peaking plants. Peaking plants, essential during times of high demand, are designed to quickly ramp up electricity production when…
LREC’s Operation Round Up program gives back to local communities in our backyard and across the state by helping those who do good. 10 organizations from the surrounding area were named at the October 7th ORU Board of Trustees meeting as the final award recipients for the year, receiving a total of $34,495. Since 2007,…
Candidates for the LREC Board of Directors will be nominated in districts 3, 6, and 9 at the district meetings. Meetings will be held in each of the three nominating districts. All members are invited, although only members of each district can vote. Livestreams of the meetings will be available as well. Interested in…
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…
As a member-owned cooperative, Lake Region is committed to supporting the communities we serve. We strive to go above and beyond what is expected and work to improve the quality of life for our members. We are motivated by people and their needs, not just the bottom line. In fact, ‘Concern for Community’ is one…
The deadline to submit your application for Operation Round Up funding is fast approaching. If you’re a local non-profit or charitable organization needing help with completing projects in your community, now is the time. Details on submitting your organization for consideration can be found in the ‘How To Get Funding’ section on the ORU web…
LREC’s Operation Round Up program gives back to vital organizations doing good in our backyard and across the state. Funds were recently granted to 12 local organizations. A total of $29,325 was awarded by the Operation Round Up Board of Trustees at the July 15th, 2024 meeting. The funds were distributed as follows: Since 2007,…
When severe storms roll through our service territory, power outages often follow. The band of destructive storms that swept through our area on Saturday, July 13th left a lot of damage in its path. Strong winds contributed to numerous downed trees and power lines, leaving approximately 6,000 members without power. Our hardworking lineworkers, along with…
Our full-time Electrical Technician opportunity, based out of the LREC Pelican Rapids office, is responsible for installation, testing, and maintenance of voltage regulators. Daily monitoring of system voltages. Meter testing and inspections. Perform inspections and installations of load management systems. Inspect, install, and maintain substation equipment and SCADA system. Qualifications for the position include: This…