Member Growth Stearns Electric serves about 25,000 members across six counties as a member-owned cooperative, signaling opportunities to expand energy efficiency programs, residential and small-business services, and targeted outreach to rural communities.

Digital Engagement The launch of the nova Power Portal alongside active analytics tools suggests potential to upsell digital energy management, bill-pay enhancements, and member self-service solutions.

Field Ops Modernization Recent capital investments in line assets and a digger derrick UTV point to a need for fleet management, outage optimization, remote asset monitoring, and mobile workforce solutions.

Sustainable Electrification Electrification efforts such as replacing diesel lawn equipment and interest in renewable projects indicate a fit for fleet electrification services, solar plus storage options, and distributed energy resources for remote service areas.

Grants and Partnerships A significant grant and ongoing collaboration with NRECA Market Research Services show readiness for funded projects and data-driven programs, presenting opportunities for grant consulting, program implementation support, and market research partnerships.