Category: News Releases

RRHP continues year-over-year production

The Red Rock Hydroelectric Project (RRHP) began commercial production in June 2021 as a retrofit of the existing USACE dam on the Des Moines River near the MRES member community of Pella, Iowa.

Nine MRES employees receive POWER Award

Nine MRES employees were recently recognized with Peer Ovation With Earned Recognition (POWER) awards.

Facility permit approved for new transmission line

Otter Tail Power Company and Missouri River Energy Services receive approval of Facility Permit for South Dakota portion of a new 345-kV transmission line that will help ensure continued low-cost, reliable electricity.

MRES taking proactive approach to large load requests

With the advent of advanced computing, data mining, cryptocurrency, and mineral and metal processing, electric utilities across the nation are receiving more and more requests for new, large loads to connect to their system. MRES members that receive large load requests should reach out to MRES early so we can help navigate the complexities of the request.


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