HOME Delivering electricity Your electricity is delivered through power lines to you There’s a lot going on behind the scenes when you flip your light switch, turn on your TV or plug in your electric vehicle. The complex transmission system delivers electricity from generation facilities to Great River Energy’s 28 member-owner cooperatives. We work with other transmission owners in the region to plan, build, operate and maintain transmission facilities that are the most cost-effective lines available. Our job at Great River Energy is to keep the lights on by providing a safe, reliable supply of electricity to our 28 member-owner cooperatives and the member-consumers they serve. ADVANCING TODAY'S ENERGY GRID We make electricity and deliver it to our member-owner cooperatives, then they distribute it to the end user. Learn how that works. HOW IT GETS TO YOU WHEN WILL YOUR POWER BE BACK ON? When a power outage occurs, our crews are springing into action to restore power as quickly as possible. Learn about our process. HOW POWER IS RESTORED MAINTAINING RELIABILITY Providing reliable electric service to our member-owner cooperatives sometimes requires us to upgrade existing transmission lines or build new lines. POWER LINE PROJECTS RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT It takes 100+ substations, 4,800 miles of transmission lines and strategically located technicians to meet the daily needs of our 28 member-owner cooperatives. OUR POWER LINE SYSTEM KEEPING THE POWER LINE SYSTEM STRONG We continuously monitor our transmission system, participate in studies and work with other utilities to plan for future energy needs. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS If there is an existing or proposed power line project in your area, you may have questions. We have answers. POWER LINE PROJECT FAQS LOAD MANAGEMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMBER-OWNER ENERGY WISE MN ABOUT US CAREERS FINANCIAL NEWSROOM CONTACT PRIVACY TERMS 12300 Elm Creek Boulevard Maple Grove, MN 55369-4718 763-445-5000 © 2021 Great River Energy NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP

HOME Smart energy use As the electric system has become more efficient, there is growing support to use electricity in new ways. Encouraging the smart use of electricity, or “environmentally beneficial electrification,” will improve the way we serve our member-owner cooperatives. Exploring new ways to use electricity and encouraging the smart use of electricity. BENEFICIAL ELECTRIFICATION Learn how we work with our member-owner cooperatives to reduce the demand for electricity during occasional “high demand” periods like hot summer days. DEMAND RESPONSE Check out how we lead by example with our energy-efficient facilities. ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS We help HVAC installers get certified to meet the highest energy efficiency quality standards. HVAC TRADE PARTNERS LOAD MANAGEMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMBER-OWNER ENERGY WISE MN ABOUT US CAREERS FINANCIAL NEWSROOM CONTACT PRIVACY TERMS 12300 Elm Creek Boulevard Maple Grove, MN 55369-4718 763-445-5000 © 2021 Great River Energy NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP