Electric cooperative makes major investment in new facilities

Agralite Electric Cooperative announced the groundbreaking of our new headquarters facility. The ceremony, held on September 13, marks the beginning of construction on a new facility that will better serve members and employees for years to come. The new 63,000-square-foot facility will be built on our existing footprint, just East of Benson. Building on the existing location will allow the cooperative to continue to provide improved accessibility for members and enhance its ability to respond quickly to outages and service calls across its service territory. 

“This project is about our members and building for success for the next 60 plus years. This new headquarters development represents a significant investment in the future of Agralite Electric Cooperative and our commitment to providing reliable, affordable electricity to our members,” said Jenny Stryhn, General Manager of Agralite Electric Cooperative. “This development will allow us to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and create a more collaborative work environment for our dedicated staff.”

Key features of the new facility 

include:

• A spacious customer service area to better assist our members.

• Improved operational efficiency and outage response.

• An energy-efficient design .

•  Expanded and secured warehouse space and pole yard for equipment and materials storage.

• Modern training facilities for employee development and safety programs.

Construction kicked off in September and is expected to be completed in late 2025. Agralite’s current office will remain fully operational to ensure uninterrupted service to our members. We look forward to sharing updates on the construction progress and welcoming our members to the new facility upon its completion. This project underscores Agralite’s dedication to meeting the evolving needs of our community and maintaining our position as a leader in rural electric cooperatives. For more information about the new headquarters project, please visit our website at www.agralite.coop or contact our office at 320-843-4150.