by Sally Sedgwick Great River Energy brought a town hall to Grand Rapids in January to discuss the cooperative’s Integrated Resource Plan with members. The plan is required by the state every two years and describes GRE’s projected power supply plans for the next 15 years. It’s not a quick summary: this year’s IRP might […]
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The power surge factors driving the rising demand for electricity.
Article provided by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Across the U.S., the demand for power is climbing at one of the fastest rates in decades. As the economy becomes more reliant on electricity and data centers continue to sprout up in many parts of the country, electric cooperatives are preparing to meet the challenges […]
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Polar Revue
Roxanne’s Sales Talk
Hello-December is cruising right along! It’s the 11th as I’m writing this. I’m sure it seems to fly because of allthe extra work of getting everything done and getting ready for Christmas.I love this time of year, it truly is magical, with all the lights and decorations. We like to drive arounddifferent areas to just […]
GridEx VIII puts GRE to the test!
National grid exercise simulates wildfires, ice storms and sabotageGridEx VIII puts GRE to the test Practice makes perfect. That was the mantra last month at Great River Energy as the two-day GridEx VIII crisisexercise simulated several emergencies, including a substation fire, cybersecurity breach, wildfire, winter stormand widespread power outage.GridEx, the electricity industry’s largest cyber and […]
Some of the lucky Operation Round up winners excepting their checks.
Bigfork workers having some fun on Halloween!
Here are some fun employees from Bigfork Valley Hospital! Pictured above are the fun people of First State Bank having fun on the job! And last but not least the crew from North Itasca Electric! […]
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Spotlight on Technology: Edge Center Theatre
by Sally Sedgwick Heidi Korstad, Edge Center technical director, sits at the new light boardoverlooking the theatre stage. Twenty years ago, the Edge Center Theatre opened in Bigfork. It was unique in the area, with a fly-loft,orchestra pit, attached gallery, 283 comfortable seats and state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems.“State-of-the-art” was key, and part of the […]
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What to do when you lose power
Power outages can strike without warning, whether caused by severe weather, equipment failure or scheduledmaintenance. In those first few moments, knowing what to do can help you stay safe and avoid unnecessary stress.Before calling North Itasca Electric, the very first thing you should do is check your breaker box. A tripped breaker isone of the […]
