Blue Earth-Nicollet Cooperative Electric Association

Blue Earth-Nicollet Cooperative Electric Association is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity located in Mankato, Minnesota, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since March 2015. The organization appears to be an electric cooperative that serves the Blue Earth and Nicollet County regions, providing electrical infrastructure and utility services to its local community. As a registered federal grant recipient, the cooperative has demonstrated its capability to work with government agencies and participate in various federal assistance programs focused on utility and infrastructure support.

The organization has received multiple federal grant sub-awards primarily through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, with a focus on disaster recovery and electrical infrastructure restoration. These sub-awards, dating from July 2020 to November 2021, include projects such as permanent electrical system repairs, power line damage restoration, and electrical power restoration efforts. Most recently, Blue Earth-Nicollet Cooperative Electric Association was awarded a significant prime grant from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) on January 10, 2025, specifically the RUS IRA NEW ERA GRANT, which is a project grant scheduled to be completed by January 10, 2027. The grant awards suggest the cooperative specializes in electrical infrastructure repair, resilience, and modernization, particularly in response to natural disasters or infrastructure challenges. Their work appears centered on maintaining and improving electrical power systems, with a strong emphasis on recovery and restoration of critical utility infrastructure.