MRES Ambassador Program enhances the value of public power

Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) unveiled its new MRES Ambassador Program to members during its annual meeting in May. The program is intended to raise the awareness of public power and the value of membership in MRES through community and policymaker education in member communities.

MRES Today – July 2022

In its 2022 Summer Reliability Assessment, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) warned that more than half the nation is at an elevated risk of forced blackouts this summer, including the upper Midwest. How could it be that the United States electric grid, which has served us so reliably for decades, is now at risk of energy emergencies?

MRES Today – June 2022

Reliability of electric service has always been the cornerstone of public power utilities. Unfortunately, regional reliability may be compromised this summer due to issues beyond the control of MRES and our members. A number of regional transmission organizations (RTOs) that operate the electric grid are projecting an elevated risk of electricity shortages in the Midwest and other regions of the country, which means that energy emergency alerts (EEAs) may be issued. These EEAs tell utilities what to do if there are issues, such as severe weather conditions or uncertainty in the wind forecast, that threaten the ability to provide energy to customers. Click below to learn more ...

MRES Today – April/May 2022

Highlights of this issue include the projected risk of electricity shortfall in summer 2022, as well as updates on member safety and reliability awards, member tours of RRHP, and Rep. Randy Feenstra meeting with MRES leaders.


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