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The Power of Preparation
September 7, 2022
With severe weather events occurring more frequently, now more than ever, it makes sense to be prepared. During a prolonged…
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CEO’s Message – June 2022
Power Supply and Summer Energy Demand: Should We Be Concerned?
If you’ve been paying attention to energy-industry news recently, you might have heard… -
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Surge Protection 101
March 11, 2022
A power surge is an unexpected increase in voltage, and it can occur from a variety of sources. Regardless of the…
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Downed and Dangerous: Power Line Safety
January 13, 2022
High Winds, Ice Storms, Heavy Snow, Lightning, Falling Trees and Vehicle Accidents Can Cause Significant Damage to the Electrical Distribution… -
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The Evolution of Electricity
December 6, 2021
The power supply mix that brings electricity to your home, business or farm has evolved. Coal-fired power plants — once…
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Understanding Power Surges and Blinks
August 26, 2021
Have you ever noticed your lights blink during a thunderstorm? Or perhaps you’ve noticed a blinking microwave clock when you…
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CEO’s Message – August 2021
Power Supply Transformation Continues
Great River Energy (GRE), Stearns Electric Association’s wholesale power provider, recently announced an agreement to sell Coal Creek Station… -
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A Chain Reaction – Substation Upgrades
June 17, 2021
At Stearns Electric Association, we strive to always provide our member-consumers with reliable electricity. Many times, that means being proactive…
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Hot Weather can Stress the Electric Grid, But Co-ops Have a Plan
June 3, 2021
Minnesotans experience weather in extremes oftentimes on a recurring cycle — from deep freezes to big melts to heat waves…