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New snow prompts electrical warning

This winter’s weather conditions are making rooftop snow and ice removal and other activities near power lines potentially hazardous, warns Otter Tail Power Company’s Safety Services Manager Eric Hamm.

February 18, 2013

Grants will make improvements in electrical grid

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced funding to modernize and improve the efficiency of rural electric generation and transmission systems.

October 14, 2012

Runestone Electric Association celebrates groundbreaking

Runestone Electric Association celebrates groundbreaking Runestone Electric Association (REA) broke ground on Monday, August 27 to mark the start of construction on its new headquarters facility located at the existing Operations Center, south of Alexandria on Highway 29.

September 21, 2012

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Online electrical permit process opens to homeowners

Minnesota homeowners can now expedite their permit application process by creating and paying for electrical permits online. Homeowners can apply for electrical permits for a one-family dwelling.

June 17, 2012

REA expanding, may move to Lake Mary Township

A lot of business at the April 24 Douglas County commissioners’ meeting was routine – but a few new things popped. The Runestone Electrical Association (REA) may be relocating its corporate offices to Lake Mary Township.

By Crystal Dey , May 04, 2012

Otter Tail Power Company suggests giving gift of energy savings

If you’re wondering what to give this holiday season, consider gifts that save energy. Energy savings is a gift that keeps giving year round. Otter Tail Power Company offers these energy-saving gift ideas for the people on your list.

December 04, 2011

Expedited electrical permit process now online

Minnesota's licensed electrical contractors can now expedite their permit application process by creating and paying for electrical permits online.

By Staff Report , October 09, 2011

Keep fires away from utility poles and excavating equipment away from buried lines

Each fall, uncontrolled ditch and field burns damage or destroy electric utility poles.

By Staff Report , September 24, 2011

Don’t allow an electrical accident to interrupt harvest

Otter Tail Power Company reminds its customers and neighbors to be careful during this harvest season.

By Staff Report , August 27, 2011

Missouri River Energy Services plans to build hydro facility

Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) has announced its intent to proceed with the planning and development of a hydroelectric generating facility at the Red Rock Reservoir on the Des Moines River.

By Staff Report , August 21, 2011

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Missouri River Energy Services completes agreement with WPPI Energy

Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) has agreed to a twenty year purchased power agreement with WPPI Energy for output from the Point Beach Nuclear Plant (Point Beach) located near Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

By Staff Report , July 23, 2011

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Farmers warned about overhead power lines

Otter Tail Power Company reminds farm workers to keep machinery away from utility poles, overhead lines, and other electrical equipment. Even when no injuries occur, contact with power lines can damage farm equipment and interrupt electrical service, which poses a threat to medically fragile people who rely on electricity to operate life-support systems.

By Staff Report , April 26, 2011

Rate increase approved for Otter Tail Power

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) has granted Otter Tail Power Company a revenue increase of $4.99 million, or about 3.75 percent. This excluded the effect of recovery for wind energy resources and for more Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) costs that will move from the Resource Adjustment into the base rate portion of customers’ electric service statements.

April 13, 2011

Runestone Electric Association celebrates 75th annual meeting

More than 600 Runestone Electric Association (REA) members and guests gathered Saturday, March 26 at Jefferson High School in Alexandria for the 75th annual meeting of the electric cooperative. During the business meeting, Board President Audrey Hjelle and CEO Rick Banke gave reports on the activities and financial condition of the cooperative. The cooperative reported assets of $60 million with more than 13,600 accounts at the end of 2010.

April 06, 2011

Solar electric systems achieve record numbers in Minnesota

Harnessing solar energy to power a home or business in Minnesota may seem like a challenge, but a growing number of residents and companies are finding that Minnesota is a much sunnier state than its numerous gray, winter days would suggest.

By Staff Report , November 07, 2010

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