About Missouri River Energy Services
Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) is an organization of 61 member municipalities that own and operate their own electric distribution systems. MRES is governed by a 13-member board of directors who are elected by and from the ranks of our member representatives.
Learn more about our organization: MRES at a Glance
Vision Statement
To be the preferred provider of energy and energy services that adds value to member communities.
Mission Statement
To enhance the value of member utilities to their communities by supplying reliable, cost-effective, long-term energy and energy services in a fiscally responsible and environmentally sensitive manner.
Core Values
Missouri River Energy Services is an organization where excellence of work and integrity of character are daily expectations for all employees, Board members, and others associated with MRES on a professional basis. The following Core Values describe those expectations in greater detail:
- Reliability. We are there when you need us.
- Accountability. We can be counted on to do what we say we will.
- Honesty. We will give our members the whole story--the bad news along with the good.
- Competence. Excellence in work product and performance will be the objective of every MRES employee with the end result being the achievement of the MRES corporate goals consistent with member expectations.
- Creativity. We will recognize problems that limit the success of our members and strive to solve them. Creative solutions are encouraged and failure will be viewed as a temporary setback to be learned from for future problem-solving efforts.
MRES Employee Culture Statement
We care…
…about the well-being of each employee, promoting a work/life balance, and providing a safe work environment.
We are one team…
…that is fun, engaging, and supportive.
We respect and appreciate the perspectives of others and promote a culture of inclusiveness.
We pursue excellence, creativity, and innovation…
…with passion and energy. We are committed to employee growth and development.
We are accountable…
…for decisions we make. We are ethical, responsive, and collaborate to support the mission of MRES and its members.
We communicate honestly…
…creating an open, transparent, and trust-based environment.
We all lead…
…by example, every day.
Missouri River Energy Services Member Map
Willmar Municipal Utilities
Staples Water & Light
Wadena Electric & Water
Henning Municipal Utilities
Detroit Lakes Public Utilities
Lake Park Public Utilities
Moorhead Public Service
Barnesville Municipal Utilities
Breckenridge Public Utilities
Elbow Lake Municipal Power
ALP Utilities
Sauk Centre Public Utilities Commission
Melrose Public Utilities
Benson Municipal Utilities
Ortonville Municipal Utilities
Madison Municipal Utilities
Marshall Municipal Utilities
Westbrook Public Utilities
Luverne Municipal Utilities
Adrian Public Utilities
Worthington Public Utilities
Lakefield Public Utilities
Jackson Municipal Utilities
Hutchinson Utilities Commission
St. James Public Utility
Lake Park Municipal Utilities
Hartley Municipal Utilities
Sanborn Municipal Utilities
Primghar Municipal Utilities
Paullina Municipal Utilities
Orange City Municipal Utilities
Alton Municipal Utilities
Remsen Municipal Utilities
Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities
Sioux Center Municipal Utilities
Hawarden Municipal Utilities
Manilla Municipal Utilities
Denison Municipal Utilities
Woodbine Municipal Light & Power
Shelby Municipal Utilities
Kimballton Municipal Utilities
Atlantic Municipal Utilities
Winner Municipal Utilities
Burke Municipal Utilities
City of Pickstown
City of Vermillion
Beresford Municipal Utilities
Flandreau Municipal Utilities
Brookings Municipal Utilities
Watertown Municipal Utilities Dept.
Big Stone City Municipal Utilities
Fort Pierre Municipal Utilities
Pierre Municipal Utilities
Faith Municipal Utilities
Valley City Public Works
Hillsboro Municipal Utilities
Northwood Municipal Utilities
Lakota Municipal Utilities
Cavalier Municipal Utilities
City of Riverdale
