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Beyond the Plug: Regional Transmission
October 11, 2024
Regional transmission lines transport bulk electricity across the region at high voltages.
Great River Energy, a not-for-profit wholesale electric power cooperative… -
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Beyond the Plug: Load-Serving Transmission
September 4, 2024
While the local distribution grid carries electricity to homes, farms and businesses, the electric system has additional infrastructure to deliver… -
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Look Up and Live: Take Time to Reap a Safe Harvest
August 28, 2024
Harvest season is right around the corner, and Stearns Electric reminds you to look up and look out for power…
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Downed and Dangerous: Power Line Safety
January 17, 2024
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 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…