Stearns Electric Association

Minnesota’s famously frigid winters leave many residents wondering if solar energy is a viable option here. Surprisingly, Minnesota ranks 13th in the nation for amount of solar installed, which has a lot to do with the incentives available from the state as well as electric utility providers. Read more about solar incentives on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gpVEkqrc. #RenewableEnergy #ReliableEnergy

It’s amazing how just a few seeds, some fertilizer and water can turn into a bounty. When we think about energy efficiency, we think about that bounty of food, and how with just a few simple actions, we can use less electricity and reap the rewards of energy savings. Read more about how to grow your energy savings this season on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gAv2B3Tu. #EnergyWise #EnergySavings #CostSavings #EnergyEfficiency

Participation in load management programs help to provide significant economic relief to the overall membership by shifting heating load to the overnight hours, resulting in more favorable rates for everyone. Read more about programs available to help reduce energy costs while managing reliability on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gU2P7Dv8. #EnergyWise #EnergySavings #CostSavings #ReliableEnergy

“The driving course really helped to experience driving on unsafe road conditions in a safe place. It also helped to practice maneuvers that we don’t always use in the trucks.” Read more about the advanced driving skills safety training our linemen have all completed through the Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center on our blog: https://lnkd.in/g8ZZ2zMX. #SafetyForLife

The energy industry is undergoing significant change driven by technology and the transition to more sustainable forms of energy. Electric co-ops are no strangers to adapting to the needs of the local communities we serve. Read more about what Stearns Electric is doing to prepare for shifts in energy use and technology, as well as our innovative energy solutions on our blog: https://lnkd.in/g2tky9VX. #InnovativeEnergySolutions #ReliableEnergy #AffordableEnergy #TheCooperativeDifference

"Discussion about our Melrose headquarters began in 2019. We explored several different options to meet our Cooperative’s needs both now and for the future. The decision to build a new operations center represents an important investment in our long-term ability to continue providing high-quality, reliable electric service." Read more about the next steps as we move forward with the new Operations Center and Headquarters Facility in this month's CEO column: https://lnkd.in/dQ2BBceM. #ReliableService #PowerConnection

One week from today, you're invited to our 87th Annual Meeting at the Melrose Area High School at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) The first 300 members present for the meeting will receive a one-pound block of cheese and one pound of butter quarters as a gift from the Cooperative. We will also give away 10 – $100 door prizes. Read more about the Annual Meeting and how to vote for your Director if you live in Districts 4, 5 or 9 on our blog: https://lnkd.in/diRNRxgM. #AnnualMeeting #2024StearnsElectricElection

March Madness is upon us and having a balanced mix of skills makes the team a powerhouse on the court. The way to keep electricity reliable is a bit like that too. Read more about the importance of a diverse fuel mix for reliable energy on our blog: https://lnkd.in/g_gG-Xkf. #ReliableEnergy #AffordableEnergy #InnovativeEnergy

BIDS OPEN | POLE SHED FOR SALE BY SEALED BID A Pole Shed located at our headquarters (900 Kraft Drive SE, Melrose, Minnesota 56352) is offered for sale by sealed bid, subject to conditions set out in the official notice, available at: https://lnkd.in/ggADMNwa All bids must be in writing and submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the office of Scott E. Dymoke, Dymoke Law Office, P.A. All bids must contain a check payable to the Dymoke Law Office P.A. Trust Account in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the bid. Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/ggADMNwa

Because the energy resources used to serve our members are changing, the regional power grid that delivers electricity needs to change, too. Read more about what our wholesale power provider, Great River Energy, is doing to expand the grid and invest in new transmission infrastructure on our blog: https://lnkd.in/g7yexEru. #GreatRiverEnergy #PowerGrid #ExpandingTheGrid #ReliableEnergy