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Stearns Electric Receives New ERA Funding
Stearns Electric Association Receives New ERA Funding
January 10, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program announced a…
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The Power Behind Stearns Electric Association
November 6, 2024
Minnesota is one of several states that has enacted legislation to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from electric utilities. The state’s…
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CEO’s Message – October 2024
Reforming Residential Solar Rates: Ensuring a Sustainable, Equitable and Modern Energy Future for Minnesota
This month’s CEO column was drafted in coordination with… -
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Incentives Make Solar a Bright Choice for Minnesotans
May 7, 2024
Minnesota’s famously frigid winters leave many residents wondering if solar energy is a viable option here. Surprisingly, Minnesota ranks 13th… -
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Shaping Our Energy Future Through Innovation
April 18, 2024
The energy industry is undergoing significant change driven by technology and the transition to more sustainable forms of energy. Innovation… -
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A Balanced Team for Reliability
March 13, 2024
The winningest basketball teams in history are ones that are consistent and have players with varying abilities. Some are better… -
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CEO’s Message – December 2023
Winter Reliability
As winter officially settles in, I want to talk about reliability of the electric grid and what we at Stearns Electric… -
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The Basics of Beneficial Electrification
September 13, 2023
The term “beneficial electrification” refers to the transition from fossil fuel-based technologies to electric options for everyday uses such as… -
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EVO Electric Lawn Mower: Q&A with Tim Hinnenkamp, Lynx National Golf Course
August 28, 2023
Stearns Electric Association, in partnership with our wholesale power provider Great River Energy (GRE), leased a 74-inch electric lawn mower…