Big Rivers maintains a comprehensive and least-cost strategy towards environmental compliance. The organization complies with all existing environmental regulations and requirements, evaluates the implications of proposed legislation and regulation to our operations while developing compliance strategies to optimize our position using a cost-effective approach. Robeson directs a well experienced and engaged team to ensure that all appropriate areas of the company are focused on new environmental regulations.

Big Rivers has taken a proactive approach of being a good steward of our environment by already equipping 96% of our generating capacity with scrubbing technology, which removes 90% to 98% of sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions.  Our generating units are equipped with Low NOx Burners to remove nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions.  Additionally, three of our generating units are currently equipped with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology for further high-efficiency nitrogen oxide (NOx) removal.

Administrative Services

Employees are the most important asset at Big Rivers as the workforce is the backbone of any successful company. We are proud of our employees for making Big Rivers one of the top generation and transmission cooperatives in the country.

Our dedicated and loyal team has enabled our organization to be a top performer in multiple categories over the years, especially when it comes to safety.  By keeping every employee safe, focused and motivated, we improve morale, instill employee confidence in their ability to achieve success in our mission and continue serving our member cooperatives with excellence.    That’s why Big Rivers is committed to fostering a safe and healthy workplace for its employees.

Additionally, in an effort to maintain our workforce objectives, Big Rivers’ Administrative Services department provides continual focus in the areas of talent management, leadership development, performance management, succession planning and corporate safety. This department is also responsible for corporate insurance, labor relations and corporate recordkeeping.

The selection, development and retention of our talented workforce ensures Big Rivers will have the skilled staff ready to face the challenges ahead.