That's the power of co-op membership. As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, we deliver energy to our members at the cost of service, not for the profit of shareholders.
A MEMBER-OWNED COOPERATIVE
As part of a three-tiered energy delivery system, East River provides power, information and
innovation to our members in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota.
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MEMBERS FIRST. EVERY DAY.
WHAT WE DO
WORK FOR OUR MEMBERS
East River Electric is a power supply cooperative that delivers wholesale power to 24 rural electric distribution cooperatives and one municipally-owned electric system in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota.
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Meet Our Members
We exist to enhance the value of our members. Learn more about those we serve.
Our Service Territory
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See Our Generation Mix
Learn about our power and see the amount of renewables in our generation mix.
See Power Supply
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The REED Fund
Learn about our commitment and impact to local communities.
The REED Fund Impact
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Efficiency & Cost Management
Save money by discovering ways to use energy more efficiently in your home or business.
Learn To Save
WHO WE ARE
WE ARE A COOPERATIVE
As an electric cooperative, we exist to enhance the value of our member-owners by providing power, information and innovation.
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OWNED BY THE MEMBERS WE SERVE
East River belongs to the members we serve and every member has an equal voice in how the co-op is run. Each decision is made in the best interest of our members and their communities.
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40000
Square Miles
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41
Counties in Eastern SD
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22
Counties in Western MN
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250000
Member-Owners
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ALWAYS LOOKING FORWARD
Whether exploring renewable energy projects or developing programs to promote energy efficiency, we celebrate innovation at all levels.
HOW WE DO IT
SEE OUR POWER SUPPLY
The current wind, hydropower and solar generation mix in our wholesale power supply is 40 percent.
WHY WE DO IT
COMMITTED TO COMMUNITIES
From sponsoring community events to volunteering for local causes, we're committed to advancing the communities we serve.
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INVESTMENT THAT COUNTS
East River’s employees invest time, resources and expertise in guiding economic development projects, educating students about electrical safety and leading community and charitable events.