Category: MRES Today Stories
Bright stars in public power: 2025 WattSTAR winners
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In 2025, Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) is celebrated the municipalities honored with the year's WattSTAR Awards, which recognized exceptional leadership, innovation and community-first service. From storm response and infrastructure protection to creative outreach and energy-saving solutions, each recipient exemplifies the values of public power in action. Read more about the inspiring stories behind the utilities that went above and beyond for the communities they serve.
Kevin Georgius appointed to Missouri River Energy Services board
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Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) welcomed a new voice to its board of directors at its November meeting with the appointment of Kevin Georgius, general manager of Denison Municipal Utilities. A lifelong Denison resident, Georgius brings decades of hands-on utility experience and a strong commitment to community-focused public power. His background and leadership reflect a passion for reliability, sustainability and collaboration that will help guide MRES and its members into the future.
What’s behind the rate increase and how MRES is responding
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Even with a 4.7% power supply rate increase in 2026, the MRES rate remains low and below average compared to others in the region. MRES’ wholesale power rate is about 15% lower than 12 comparable regional wholesale utilities. This competitive position reflects years of strategic planning that continue to deliver reliable, affordable power while preparing for future energy needs.
Employees Recognized with POWER Awards
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Eight MRES employees were honored with this year’s POWER Awards, the organization’s highest form of peer-driven recognition, celebrating their exceptional teamwork, leadership and dedication. Presented during the Dec. 4 board-employee luncheon in Sioux Falls, the awards highlight standout contributions ranging from major system integrations and project coordination to stepping up in critical roles and ensuring successful facility improvements.
Full-circle opportunity for Lineman Zach Bredman
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From scholarship recipient to full-time employee, Zach Bredman's journey is a true full-circle moment marked by dedication and commitment to his hometown. An MRES scholarship recipient in high school, Zach now serves his community as the newest full-time apprentice lineworker in Barnesville, Minnesota.