Educational grants funded by unclaimed capital credits (FARMINGTON, MN) November 15, 2025 - Dakota Electric Association® awarded $50,000 in educational grants to support local students and schools through its four-year rotating school grant program. The funding—made possible through unclaimed capital credits—was distributed among Independent School Districts 199 (Inver Grove Heights), 197 (West St. Paul–Mendota [...]
Eureka Township leader honored for more than 14 years of dedicated public service and community leadership (FARMINGTON, MN) November 13, 2025 - Dakota Electric Association® is proud to announce that Mark Ceminsky of Eureka Township has been named the 2025 Township Outstanding Leader of the Year. This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated [...]
Since 2013, $205,000 has been donated through the Sharing Success program (FARMINGTON, MN) November 13, 2025 - Four community organizations received donations from Dakota Electric Association and one of its lenders, CoBank. CoBank matched Dakota Electric’s original donation through the Sharing Success grant program. 360 Communities and Veterans – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon received [...]
Did you know that when you buy your next appliance or electronic device, you can make a big difference in how much you pay? Timing your purchase right can help you score major discounts — and save energy in the process. At Dakota Electric Association, we know that upgrading to newer, more efficient appliances can [...]
Most of us don’t think much about lighting until it’s wrong. Maybe the living room feels too dim for reading, or the kitchen lights cast an odd yellow glow. We often grab whatever bulb or fixture looks good without considering how it will actually perform in the space. But with some planning, you can make [...]
For Dakota Electric Association, this season encourages reflection, and our greatest gratitude goes to our amazing community. We are fortunate to live in the same area where we work, strengthening our bond with this community. You may recall It’s a Matter of (Co-op) Principles: Part 1 covered the first three Cooperative Principles. We want to share [...]
ACE Hardware, State Farm, REI, Land O’Lakes and Dakota Electric Association all share something in common: we’re all cooperatives.We may work in different industries but we all share a passion for serving our members and helping our communities thrive. In fact, all cooperatives follow the same set of seven principles that reflect our core values of [...]
In October, electric cooperatives nationwide celebrate National Co-op Month and reflect on the unique benefits of belonging to a cooperative. It’s also the perfect time to thank you—the members who make it all possible. For us, it’s not just a celebration; it’s an opportunity to reaffirm the core values that guide everything we do. Unlike investor-owned [...]
Smart technologies make our homes more comfortable, convenient, and energy efficient. By connecting to your home Wi-Fi network, smart devices automate everyday tasks like lighting, heating, cooling, and home security—they can even communicate with other smart devices. Although not all smart home products are specifically designed for energy savings, several innovative technologies can help reduce [...]
Conserving electricity during peak energy use times not only lowers your monthly bill, but it can also benefit our entire community.“Peak times” refer to periods of the day when the electricity demand is highest. Think early mornings when people are getting ready for work or school and evenings when families return home, cook dinner and unwind [...]
Dakota Electric Association
4300 220th Street West
Farmington, Minnesota 55024
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