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.
MRES Today - December 2025
| Posted in: MRES Today Newsletter
Click the link below to read or download the December issue today!
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.