Assistance for Military Personnel
If a member is ordered into active duty, for deployment or for a change of active military duty station, Minnesota law may protect these military personnel and their families from shutoff if they cannot pay their utility bills in full.
Call 651-463-6212 to get an application and set up a payment plan. You must keep your payment plan to qualify for protection.
For more information, visit our Financial Assistance & Resources page.
Dakota County 4-H Auction Winners
Dakota Electric proudly supports the Dakota County Fair 4-H livestock auction each year, recognizing the dedication of local 4-H members. This year, four outstanding participants were honored (pictured below). Proceeds from our involvement fund scholarships for graduating seniors, state fair trips, chaperone costs, donor recognition, the Purple Ribbon Club, and educational programs — helping develop the next generation of leaders
Anika
Liza
Daniel
Jordyn
Rate Case Update
Dakota Electric’s rate case remains under review by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC). As shared in previous updates, a Settlement Agreement was filed in June between Dakota Electric, the Minnesota Department of Commerce, and the Minnesota Office of the Attorney General. The agreement, if approved, would increase the cooperative’s annual revenues about 9.62% or $20.88 million.
The MPUC is expected to make a final decision in early 2026. In the meantime, the interim rate increase of 9.5% will remain in effect. If the approved overall increase is lower than interim rates, we will refund members the difference with interest. If the overall increase is higher, we will not charge members the difference for the interim period. The new rates will go into effect at the end of this case.
Cold Weather Rule
Members can avoid disconnection or be eligible for reconnection between Oct. 1 and April 30 by following steps outlined by Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule. Your August bill statement included a Cold Weather Rule brochure with more information on program details and contact information for agencies that provide utility payment assistance.
For more information, read our brochure about the Minnesota Cold Weather Rule.
Participate in Wellspring Renewable Energy®
By participating in Wellspring Renewable Energy, members not only help support wind and solar development in Minnesota, but they also help reduce our dependency on non-renewable energy sources.
Participating in Wellspring
Wellspring Renewable Energy is a voluntary program that gives Dakota Electric members a way to provide additional support for renewable energy technologies.
How it works
Those who participate in the Wellspring program purchase renewable energy credits (RECs). For every 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWhs) of clean, renewable electricity generation, an REC is created. RECs embody all of the environmental attributes of electric generation and can be tracked separately from the underlying electricity. Dakota Electric provides Wellspring energy to members through Great River Energy, our wholesale power supplier, making it easy for members to support renewable energy and its future.
Options
Wellspring is sold in 100 kWh blocks, and members can purchase a fixed number of blocks each month or enough to power their monthly electricity use.
There are two options to choose from:
Participate today
For questions regarding Wellspring Renewable Energy options, or to participate, please contact our Energy Experts® at 651-463-6212.
