Sep 3, 2026 | Energy, News Bits
This summer gave us a real reminder of how much we depend on the electric grid and how quickly conditions can change when temperatures climb and demand follows. July was exceptionally warm across Minnesota, with state climatologists reporting temperatures roughly 4 to...
Aug 26, 2026 | Industry, Energy, News Bits
As Minnesota electric cooperatives navigate rising infrastructure costs, increasing demand for electricity and significant changes in the nation’s energy landscape, affordability and reliability emerged as a theme during the Minnesota Rural Electric Association’s...
Aug 7, 2026 | Energy, Technology
Are you interested in a heat pump but unsure whether it will work when temperatures fall below freezing? Modern heat pumps can effectively heat and cool homes in cold climates, including Minnesota. Why Consider a Heat Pump? As Minnesota’s heat pump market grows,...
Jul 14, 2026 | Energy, Technology
Heating and cooling account for a large share of the energy used in most homes. That means the system you choose can have a big impact on both comfort and cost. What is an air-source heat pump? An air-source heat pump, or ASHP, is a heating and cooling system in one....
Jul 14, 2026 | Energy, Community
Behind every switch is a system built to support real people and real needs. As CEO of Meeker Energy, I spend a lot of time thinking about reliability. Not just outage reports, equipment assessments and infrastructure investments, but what that work actually means...
Jul 14, 2026 | Energy, News Bits
When the lights go out, most members have the same first question: “Does Meeker Energy know?” Often, the answer is yes. Meeker Energy uses an outage management system called Pyxis, which works with meter data to help identify where outages are happening. When a meter...
