Powering the plains: The history of hydropower dams in the upper midwest –– Canyon Ferry
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Canyon Ferry Dam is a key structure on the Missouri River in Montana, located about 20 miles east of Helena in the valley where the Big Belt Mountains and Spokane Hills merge.
MRES prepares federal position papers
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Each year MRES prepares position papers to inform and educate federal congressional members and their staff about public power issues.
BES Success Stories: Large rebate awarded in Worthington
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Worthington (Minnesota) Public Utilities (WPU) recently took advantage of rebates available through the BES program.
RRHP continues year-over-year production
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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.
Demand-side management shaves nearly 4 megawatts of peak load in 2024
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The Bright Energy Solutions® (BES) program cut about 4 megawatts (MW) of peak load in 2024, with a total program cost of $655 per kilowatt (kW).