Category: News Releases

WMMPA announces successful sale of $43.2 million in power supply refunding bonds

Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (WMMPA) closed Oct. 20 on power supply refunding bonds of approximately $43.2 million.

Moody's upgrades WMMPA to Aa2 with stable outlook

The Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (WMMPA) was recently upgraded to a rating of Aa2 from Aa3 with a stable outlook by the national rating service company Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s). At the same time, Fitch Ratings (Fitch) reaffirmed its AA- rating with a stable outlook on WMMPA’s power supply revenue bonds.

MRES president and CEO announces retirement

Tom Heller, president and CEO of Missouri River Energy Services (MRES), has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2023.

MRES Ambassador Program enhances the value of public power

Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) unveiled its new MRES Ambassador Program to members during its annual meeting in May. The program is intended to raise the awareness of public power and the value of membership in MRES through community and policymaker education in member communities.

MRES member utilities recognized for safe operating practices

Six members of Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) and one associate are among the 138 public power utilities nationwide to earn the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Safety Award of Excellence in 2021. Nearly 320 utilities from across the country submitted applications to be considered for the annual Safety Awards.


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