Visit PlugInConnect.com View EV Model List Electric vehicles (EV) are a growing market for new car purchases with more people making the switch from the gas station to an electrical outlet to fuel their vehicles. In the early 20th century, electric vehicles made up nearly 40% of the [...]

Board Chair Jerry Pittman welcomes the group to the solar ribbon cutting event. The board cuts the ribbon at Dakota Electric's third solar site. (L-R): Board Chair Jerry Pittman, Jack DeYoe, Jim Sheldon, David Jones, Janet Lekson, Stacy Miller and Margaret Schreiner. CEO Greg Miller speaks [...]

More information Dakota Electric is in the process of upgrading old meters to advanced digital meters. Benefits Increased system efficiencies Improved outage notification & restoration More energy information for members Replacement of aging infrastructure Information This fall we plan to install a limited number of meters and equipment to verify [...]

Featured Programs: Members can support renewable energy technologies by buying solar or wind energy in 100 kWh blocks. Two options available. Pick your charging program! Our two electric vehicle charging programs help you save money every time you charge your plug-in electric car. Take advantage of our Revolt program and power [...]

When a household member has been ordered into active military duty, for deployment or for a change of duty station, they may find it hard to pay their utility bills. According to Minnesota Statute 325E.028, these military personnel may be protected from disconnection if they cannot pay their utility bills in full. To apply for [...]

Dakota Electric’s community relations and economic development assistant, Wendy Apitz, discusses her experience as a chaperone for Minnesota’s delegation to the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C., in June. What was it like to chaperone Youth Tour? Youth Tour provided me with a deeper appreciation of our nation’s history. Not only [...]

Davin Blix and Sanjana Molleti proudly represent Minnesota at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. The memorial honors those who served, those who died, and the spirit, sacrifice and commitment of the American people during the second world war. "I believe this is a one-of-a-kind experience that you won’t get [...]