On December 11, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Dakota Electric’s rate case settlement. The approved settlement reduces the overall rate increase from about 11% to 9.6%.

Some final housekeeping items are still in process, but Dakota Electric expects the new rates to take effect in early spring. Until then, an interim rate increase of 9.5% will remain in place. The final rate increase will replace, not add to, the interim rate.

Members can expect further updates on the new rates in the coming months.

In compliance with Minnesota rules relating to cogeneration and small power production, Chapter 7835, Dakota Electric Association is required to interconnect with and purchase electricity from cogenerators and small power producers that satisfy the conditions of a qualifying facility.

Dakota Electric will provide free information to all interested members regarding rates and interconnection requirements. An interconnection application is required and subject to approval from the cooperative before a qualifying facility interconnects and operates in parallel with the cooperative’s distribution system.

Any disputes over interconnections, sales and purchases are subject to resolution by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.