East River Electric Co-op

Heartland Energy is a non-profit wholesale public power provider serving municipalities in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska. With a commitment to service and reliable energy solutions, they strive to be the partner of choice for their customers, offering cost-saving rebates for efficient electric appliances for homes, tools and incentives for businesses to thrive, and grants and financing options for community development and long-term success. With a well-balanced power supply mix that includes coal-fired baseload power, wind energy, and local capacity, Heartland Energy aims to meet the diverse needs of their customers while encouraging the use of electricity as the main power source. As a community partner, they add value to the communities they serve by providing reliable power supply and a range of programs aimed at economic stability, quality of life improvement, and electric energy optimization.Generated from the website

Rural Electric Economic Development, Inc. (REED) is a non-profit organization that has been serving the rural areas of South Dakota and Minnesota for over 25 years. Governed by 25 electric cooperatives, REED provides business and community project financing in partnership with commercial and other economic development lenders to promote growth, job creation, and wealth generation in the region. They assist projects that improve infrastructure, community facilities, and economic base, making a significant impact on the rural areas they serve. With a total amount of loans originated reaching 121 million dollars and over 10,000 jobs impacted, REED has been instrumental in supporting various sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and housing. Their mission is to leverage private investment and collaborate with local stakeholders to build vibrant communities and enhance the economic well-being of rural areas in South Dakota and Minnesota.Generated from the website

East River Electric Power Cooperative is a wholesale electric power supply cooperative that serves various municipal electric providers and other rural electric cooperatives. The cooperative serves more than 80,000 homes and businesses in South Dakota and western Minnesota. Founded in 1949, East River Electric Power Cooperative maintains various programs for rural electric system development and improvement. The cooperative, in partnership with its members, provides recruitment advertising, employee assistance and computer-based safety training services. Its Rural Electric Economic Development (REED) fund makes financial contributions to enhance job retention and improve rural infrastructure and development. East River Electric Power Cooperative is one of the founding members of the Touchstone Energy program.