Great River Energy

Coal Creek deal brings relief to McLean County; questions linger

July 3, 2021 by Isaac Orr

The following piece was originally published by Amy R. Sisk in the Bismarck Tribune: UNDERWOOD — Falkirk Mine worker Daniel Saxberg was eating lunch with his kids at Space Aliens…

July 3, 2021 by Isaac Orr

Energy & Environment

Great River Energy’s Battery Is More Publicity Stunt Than Source of Power

June 25, 2020 by Isaac Orr

Great River Energy's announcement that they would build a battery to help replace a coal-fired power plant received uncritical praise from the media and renewable groups, but a closer look…

June 25, 2020 by Isaac Orr

Energy & Environment

Rob Port Podcast: “The Plant is Worthless Without the Power Line.”

May 14, 2020 by Isaac Orr

Last week, Great River Energy (GRE) announced they would be shutting down the Coal Creek power plant decades before the end of the plant’s useful life. This decision was confusing,…

May 14, 2020 by Isaac Orr

Energy & Environment

Great River Energy’s Coal Creek Closure Reliant Upon $105 Million in Taxpayer Subsidies Per Year

May 11, 2020 by Isaac Orr

Last week, Great River Energy (GRE), a large umbrella company for many of Minnesota’s electric co-ops, announced they would be prematurely closing the Coal Creek power plant at the end…

May 11, 2020 by Isaac Orr