RUS IRA new ERA grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) awarded a $794,354,472 Project Grant under the New Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program (CFDA 10.758) to Great River Energy, a non-profit electric cooperative in Minnesota. The two-year grant, awarded on January 10, 2025, supports Great River Energy's initiatives to transform rural electric infrastructure and achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Key project components include deploying renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, implementing zero-emission systems, and potentially pursuing carbon capture and storage. The grant funding aligns with the New ERA Program's objectives to enhance the resiliency, reliability, and affordability of rural electric systems. Great River Energy has also received sub-awards from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for emergency response, infrastructure resilience, and state-level public safety and utility management efforts.