Nov 14, 2024 | Announcement, Technology
Meeker Cooperative and VIBRANT Broadband have been awarded $4 million in grant funding, thanks to Minnesota’s Border-to-Border Broadband Grant and county grants. This funding will extend essential broadband services to underserved rural areas in Minnesota. The...
May 15, 2024 | Energy, Technology
In recent years, there’s been a growing interest in renewable energy, particularly solar power. With government incentives and increasing environmental awareness, many have been considering installing their own renewable energy systems. As Meeker Co-op strives to be...
Aug 15, 2023 | Energy, Technology
Gone are the days when a simple flip of the switch was the only choice for illuminating our homes. While we still have this tried-and-true option, we’ve entered a new era of innovative and intelligent technologies, which includes smart lighting. Smart lighting...
Jun 16, 2023 | Technology, Industry
Driving an electric vehicle (EV) is becoming easier as technology and affordability improve, and performance and infrastructure are enhanced. A few of the contributing factors include: Longer range: The range of EVs continues to increase, allowing drivers to travel an...
Mar 23, 2023 | Industry, Technology
You’ve likely heard or read that most automakers are transitioning many or all their new vehicles to electric-only models over the next 10 years. Regardless of the type of car you drive today, the electrification of the transportation sector is underway. We regularly...
Nov 22, 2022 | Industry, Community, Technology
A new study shows that electric cooperatives enter the broadband business to help grow their rural communities and that their efforts are paying off. At least 80% of the electric co-ops that participated in the study are seeing an increase in population, businesses or...
