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EPRI Launches Collaborative Initiative to Support Widescale National EV Rollout

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry and U.S. government goals continue to drive the volume of electric vehicles (EVs) on the nation's roads—from cars to heavy-duty trucks. EPRI is leading a new, three-year initiative—EVs2Scale2030™ —that will collaborate with more than 500 stakeholders including Amazon, the U.S. Department of Energy, and leading electric companies to ready the electric grid in support of the accelerated development of EV charging infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • EPRI is leading a new, three-year initiative—EVs2Scale2030™ —that will collaborate with more than 500 stakeholders including Amazon, the U.S. Department of Energy, and leading electric companies to ready the electric grid in support of the accelerated development of EV charging infrastructure.
  • Amazon is the first logistics provider to join the initiative.
  • "Collaboration, coordination, and standardization will be critical for the U.S. to meet its 2030 EV targets," said EPRI President and CEO Arshad Mansoor.
  • "From wires to wheels and everything in between, consumers need to have confidence in EV charging availability, reliability, and affordability, without compromising current energy resources.

Minnesota Power, Great River Energy Advance Joint 345-kV Transmission Line Project with Application for Certificate of Need, Route Permit

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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Minnesota Power and Great River Energy today are filing an application for a Certificate of Need and Route Permit from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) to build a high-voltage transmission line to bolster electric reliability in northern and central Minnesota.

Key Points: 
  • Minnesota Power and Great River Energy today are filing an application for a Certificate of Need and Route Permit from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) to build a high-voltage transmission line to bolster electric reliability in northern and central Minnesota.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Northland Reliability Project is an approximately 180-mile, double-circuit, 345-kilovolt (kV) transmission line, primarily following existing transmission corridors, from northern Minnesota to central Minnesota.
  • The Northland Reliability Project is the first project in this portfolio to reach this milestone of a state regulatory process.
  • The MPUC will determine need and the final route, and separately review cost recovery for Minnesota Power’s share of the project.

Great River Energy Doubles Commitment to Pollinator-Friendly Habitat Restoration

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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MAPLE GROVE, Minn., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Great River Energy, a not-for-profit wholesale electric cooperative serving 27 member-owner distribution cooperatives, announced today a commitment to plant and restore an additional 300 acres of pollinator habitat across current and future eligible sites. The pledge, dubbed Pollinator Strong, is already underway and strengthens the cooperative's commitment to environmental sustainability by creating food and nesting space for animals and insects crucial to a diverse food supply.

Key Points: 
  • "Great River Energy has been re-establishing native habitat for years and we are proud to make an official pledge that supports a healthy ecosystem across the state of Minnesota," said David Ranallo, director of culture, communications, marketing and member relations at Great River Energy.
  • In addition to environmental benefits, pollinator habitat helps maintain the reliability of Great River Energy service by reducing the risk of plant-material impacting overhead lines and towers.
  • To bring the pollinator-friendly habitats to life, Great River Energy has partnered with MNL, a Minnesota-based ecological restoration company with decades of experience in native seeding and land restoration.
  • To learn more about the benefits of pollinator habitat, Great River Energy's commitment and how to create an impact in your own backyard, visit pollinatorstrong.com .

Fluid Quip Technologies Announces Start-Up of Low Energy, High Quality Alcohol Systems at Three Rivers Energy Ohio Location

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT), a global leader in advanced technologies for the biofuels and biochemical industries, announced the successful start-up of their cutting-edge LED (Low Energy Distillation) and GNS (Grain Neutral Spirits) technologies at the Three Rivers Energy facility in Coshocton, Ohio.

Key Points: 
  • Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT), a global leader in advanced technologies for the biofuels and biochemical industries, announced the successful start-up of their cutting-edge LED (Low Energy Distillation) and GNS (Grain Neutral Spirits) technologies at the Three Rivers Energy facility in Coshocton, Ohio.
  • The technology can be integrated into current alcohol systems to achieve a more sustainable production model, a lower carbon footprint and enhanced profitability.
  • Complementing the LED system, FQT’s GNS technology provides a unique approach to optimizing high purity beverage grade alcohol production.
  • “The successful startup of our LED and GNS technologies at the Three Rivers Energy facility marks a pivotal moment for Fluid Quip Technologies and the biofuels industry as a whole," said Neal Jakel, President of Fluid Quip Technologies.

InterPro Records Revenue Gains in Q3 2022; Wins Award for “Best Mobility” at MaximoWorld 2022; Adds Resellers in Canada and Central Europe

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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In Q3, InterPro fell short of its booking plan, but recorded license revenue that was more than 20 percent over Q3 2021.

Key Points: 
  • In Q3, InterPro fell short of its booking plan, but recorded license revenue that was more than 20 percent over Q3 2021.
  • InterPro also saw expansions at current clients BJC Healthcare, University of Delaware, Diamond Offshore, Great River Energy, and York Region, among others.
  • We set a very aggressive sales bookings goal for Q3, and went into the quarter with high expectations.
  • In August, InterPro announced that it, along with its client Southern Company, was named winner of the MaximoWorld Award for Best Mobility.

ALLETE, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings of 67 Cents Per Share, Reaffirms 2022 Earnings Guidance Range of $3.60 - $3.90 Per Share

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE: ALE) today reported second quarter 2022 earnings of 67 cents per share on net income of $37.6 million.

Key Points: 
  • ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE: ALE) today reported second quarter 2022 earnings of 67 cents per share on net income of $37.6 million.
  • Second quarter 2022 earnings reflect higher income at Minnesota Power primarily due to the implementation of interim rates on January 1, 2022.
  • ALLETE Clean Energy recorded second quarter 2022 net income of $5.8 million compared to $5.1 million in 2021.
  • Earnings per share dilution in 2022 was approximately 5 cents due to additional shares of common stock outstanding as of June 30, 2022.

Minnesota Power and Great River Energy to Build Transmission Line to Bolster Electric Reliability in Northern Minnesota

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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Minnesota Power, a utility division of ALLETE Inc. (NYSE: ALE), and Great River Energy today announced their intent to build an approximately 150-mile, double-circuit 345-kV transmission line from northern Minnesota to central Minnesota near Becker that will support grid reliability in the Upper Midwest.

Key Points: 
  • Minnesota Power, a utility division of ALLETE Inc. (NYSE: ALE), and Great River Energy today announced their intent to build an approximately 150-mile, double-circuit 345-kV transmission line from northern Minnesota to central Minnesota near Becker that will support grid reliability in the Upper Midwest.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The transmission line will run from Minnesota Powers Iron Range Substation in Itasca County to Great River Energys Benton County Substation in Benton County, and then replace an existing Great River Energy transmission line from Benton County to a new substation in Sherburne County.
  • Minnesota Power, an investor-owned public utility, and Great River Energy, a wholesale electric power cooperative, expect to file a Notice of Intent to Construct, Own and Maintain the transmission line with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) in early August.
  • Great River Energy, Maple Grove, Minnesota, is a not-for-profit wholesale electric power cooperative that provides electricity to 28 member-owner distribution cooperatives, serving more than 720,000 member-consumers.

InterPro Doubles Q1 Bookings, Awarded Stevie for Sales & Customer Service, Ranked in Top 1% of Software Companies for Customer Satisfaction

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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In Q1, InterPro more than doubled its year-over-year bookings as compared to Q1 2021.

Key Points: 
  • In Q1, InterPro more than doubled its year-over-year bookings as compared to Q1 2021.
  • InterPro also saw expansions at current clients Great River Energy, Skookum, Port of Seattle, NASA, Buffalo Sewer Authority, and two major universities.
  • In March, the company announced that it had won the Silver Stevie Award for Customer Service Success Technology Industries in the 16th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.
  • The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service are the worlds top honors for customer service, contact center, business development, and sales professionals.

Synergis Software to Host Drawing Management & Collaboration Panel with Leaders from Eversource, Hoosier, and Great River Energy

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220330005277/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220330005277/en/
    Synergis Software to Host Drawing Management and Collaboration Panel with Leaders from Eversource, Hoosier, and Great River Energy.
  • The panel will be moderated by Scott Lamond, Vice President at Synergis Software with these guest panelists:
    Discussion topics will include the advantages of a centralized platform for drawing management and collaboration, best practices, and lessons learned for implementation and user adoption.
  • Synergis Software is a global leader in document management and workflow solutions and is the creator of Synergis Adept software.
  • Their portfolio includes coal, natural gas and renewable energy resources that deliver power through a nearly 1,700-mile transmission network.

Great River Energy to Sign Agreement with Apex Clean Energy for 400 MW Discovery Wind

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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Great River Energy has reached an agreement in principle with Apex Clean Energy to receive renewable energy from a 400 megawatt (MW) wind energy project in McLean County, North Dakota.

Key Points: 
  • Great River Energy has reached an agreement in principle with Apex Clean Energy to receive renewable energy from a 400 megawatt (MW) wind energy project in McLean County, North Dakota.
  • The project will fulfill a significant portion of the renewable energy needs for Great River Energys power supply transition and deliver wind energy west of the Twin Cities.
  • The agreement with Apex Clean Energy comes less than two weeks after Great River Energy announced it secured capacity on the HVDC transmission system for renewable energy development.
  • Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy.