Great River Energy

Great River Energy is a non-profit corporate entity registered in SAM.gov since 2004, headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota. As a regional electric cooperative, the organization focuses on delivering clean energy solutions and infrastructure services to rural communities. Its primary mission involves developing sustainable energy systems, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing electrical grid reliability and affordability for rural electric cooperatives.

Great River Energy has secured a significant federal grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the New Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program, receiving a $794,354,472 project grant awarded on January 10, 2025. This two-year grant supports clean energy initiatives including renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency improvements, zero-emission systems, and potential carbon capture storage projects. Additionally, the organization has received sub-awards from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, including grants related to winter storm damage management, actual management costs, and specific state-level infrastructure projects. These sub-awards, dating from September 2020 to January 2021, indicate Great River Energy's involvement in emergency response, infrastructure resilience, and state-level public safety and utility management efforts. The recent New ERA Program grant represents a substantial federal investment in the organization's capacity to advance clean energy infrastructure in rural communities, aligning with broader federal goals outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act.