Special Environmental Projects and Events
Dakota Electric hosts, sponsors and participates in several events promoting environmental responsibility, including the following:
Environmental Learning Opportunities
One of the best ways for people to learn about being goods stewards of the environment is being involved with hands-on programs. The School of Environmental Studies renewable energy project features a wind turbine, two solar panels and educational information on site. We encourage members to visit the project to learn more about renewable energy.
School of Environmental Studies wind turbine and solar panels
12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Visit the renewable energy project website
Dakota County's wind turbine at Schaar's Bluff Trailhead
8500 127th Street East, Hastings, MN 55033
Visit the Schaar's Bluff Trailhead website for directions
Annual Wind Tour
Each year, Dakota Electric takes a group of members on tours of a wind farm in southern Minnesota to learn more about the turbines and how wind power generates electricity.