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 www.dakotaelectric.com/member-services/billing-payment/financial-assistance.
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, visit www.dakotaelectric.com/member-services/billing-payment/electric-rates-rights.
Leaf the Gas Behind!
The days are getting shorter, the leaves are starting to turn, and before you know it, snow will be flying. Now’s the perfect time to get ready for the changing seasons with battery-powered yard tools. Dakota Electric offers rebates on qualifying battery-powered leaf blowers and snow blowers, making it easy to gear up for fall cleanup and be ready for whatever winter has in store.
Members can now conveniently use MyDEA to submit rebate applications and enroll in our Cycled Air Conditioning program at www.mydea.dakotaelectric.com
Visit www.dakotaelectric.com/member-services/programs-rebates for more information.
National Drive Electric Month
Plug In America has announced that its annual National Drive Electric Week campaign is expanding to National Drive Electric Month, running from Sept. 11 to Oct. 12, 2026. The extended format gives communities more time to host events, offer EV test drives, and engage with the public about electric vehicles.
As an electric cooperative focused on supporting our members’ interest in EVs, Dakota Electric encourages you to take part in this nationwide effort. Visit www.DriveElectricMonth.org to find or sign up for events near you and explore firsthand what it’s like to drive electric. For local resources, rebates, and tools, follow along with our social media channels.
