Farmers and ranchers formed America’s electric cooperatives more than 75 years ago, as a strategy to secure electricity and bring stability to rural communities. MiEnergy, a co-op based in the Southeastern corner of Minnesota, and serving Northeastern Iowa as well, has been carrying power to its 18,700 member-owners since 1936.
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Aryanna and Elena head to D.C. in an EV
Aryanna and Elena, 11 year old activists from the Twin Cities, are serious about climate change. This summer, with their dads’ guidance (and driving!), the best friends set off on an all-electric road trip to Washington D.C.
70-something-year-old couple take a 4,600 mile road trip—in their Tesla Model 3
Driving cross-country in an electric vehicle? Is it really possible? Yes! See how one retired couple did it.
Lori springs for a used electric vehicle
Lori Greene is an artist who owns a studio, classroom, and art supply store, Mosaic on a Stick, in the heart of the Hamline-Midway neighborhood. Long committed to sustainability, Lori had been thinking of buying an electric vehicle for over two years. After her car of 15 years racked up some costly repairs, she finally made the leap.
Electric vehicles are great winter cars
Don’t believe the negative hype. Electric cars work well in snow and ice, and their range keeps increasing. Read more from our consultant Jukka Kukkonen.
Fresh Energy statement: Public Utilities Commission makes sweeping commitment to electric vehicles
Read our statement on the Commission’s order to boost electric vehicle integration by directing utilities to support public charging stations and time-of-use rates.