MRES project adds more solar to the mix
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Construction is moving full steam ahead on the Brookings Solar Project, an investment that will grow Missouri River Energy Services’ solar portfolio by nearly one-third. The project is on schedule, on budget and entering its next key construction phase, marking important progress toward expanding locally owned renewable energy. Read more about how this project is taking shape and what it will mean for MRES members and the region’s energy future.
2026 state legislative preview
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State legislatures in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota are gearing up for busy sessions that could shape the future of energy policy and infrastructure. From property tax reform and data center impacts to transmission planning, nuclear energy and net metering, lawmakers will be weighing issues with long-term implications for communities and utilities. Read more for a state-by-state legislative outlook and what it could mean for Missouri River Energy Services members.
Applications open for 2026 MRES scholarships
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Scholarship season is here, and Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) is accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship opportunities. MRES is offering 12 scholarships, including renewable awards for college-bound students and one-time scholarships for those entering lineworker programs. Learn more about eligibility, deadlines and how to apply, and help spread the word so no student misses out.
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
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.