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 steps 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 additional updates in the coming months on the new rates and when they will go into effect.

The State of Minnesota established the Cold Weather Rule to protect residential heat-affected consumers — who make and keep a payment plan — from disconnection of service between Oct. 1 and April 30.

Most Cold Weather Rule payment plans last until April 30 unless you make other arrangements with Dakota Electric. Your service could be shut off if you have a past due balance on April 30 and do not make and keep a new payment plan. Member service representatives are ready to work with you to avoid disconnection. Contact Dakota Electric at 651-463-6212 before April 30.

Dakota Electric’s new online member portal, MyDEA, is now available. Members can use MyDEA to view and pay their bill, track energy use, manage notifications, and access their account anytime.

Dakota Electric understands the transition has caused some frustrations and appreciates members’ patience as the system rollout continues. Prefer to pay by mail or in person? No problem. Setting up a MyDEA account is optional.

Learn more and get started at MyDEA.