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 [...]

Through a partnership with CoBank, Dakota Electric is once again helping organizations make an even greater impact in our communities. This year, Dakota Electric and CoBank donated a combined $30,000 to four local organizations through CoBank’s Sharing Success program.Each organization plays an important role in supporting our communities. 360 Communities provides support for families facing hunger, [...]

On Tuesday, July 21, Dakota Electric welcomed nearly 6,000 members to the Minnesota Zoo for our annual Member Appreciation Event, an evening dedicated to celebrating the members who make our cooperative special. This year’s event was a little on the wild side! Members sported “Wild About Our Members” moose antlers while enjoying free admission and [...]

National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 21–25, is a good reminder that on the farm, electrical safety should always be part of the routine. Before the busy fall season gets underway, take time to inspect electrical systems and equipment, check grounding, and make sure outdoor outlets and equipment are protected from the elements. Using proper [...]

Looking at your bill and wondering why it’s higher? During the hottest months of the year, air conditioners work harder and homes often use more electricity. At the same time, increased demand across the electric grid makes wholesale electricity more expensive.Dakota Electric’s summer rate is in effect each June, July and August to reflect these higher [...]

Delivering electricity is a team effort. Dakota Electric partners with Great River Energy (GRE) and works with the regional electric grid to bring safe, reliable power to your home and business every day. Working Together for Reliable Power At Dakota Electric, our job is making sure you have reliable, affordable electricity every hour of every [...]

Dakota Electric sent five exceptional students, Alayna Fick of Hastings High School, Nawal Nur, Anvith Pothula, and Sophia Way of Eastview High School, and Alexandra Raines of Lakeville North High School, on an unforgettable, all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's (NRECA) Youth Tour, June [...]

Tuesday, August 11 is National 811 Day. Always call 811 or visit Gopher State One Call’s website before digging. It’s the law. Utility lines may be just inches below the surface, and hitting one could cause outages, damage or even an explosion.To dig safely and legally in Minnesota, you need to do three things:Call 811 at least two [...]

More than 100 area high school students received scholarships this spring for their post-secondary education from Dakota Electric Association. Other students receiving part of the $160,000 in unclaimed capital credits this year are students at Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College, who will receive their scholarships in the fall. Dakota Electric has [...]

MyDEA Payment Tip Thank you to everyone who has made the transition to MyDEA. We appreciate your patience and feedback as members become familiar with the new portal. MyDEA gives you one convenient place to pay your bill, view your energy use, report outages, manage notifications, submit rebate applications, and more. Prevent Payment Mix-ups As [...]