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Safety Guide

Downed and Dangerous If you see a downed power line, always assume it is energized and dangerous. Avoid going near it, getting anything in contact with it and call our 24-hour outage line at 651-463-6201. Downed power lines can energize the ground up to 35 feet away ­— so keep your distance. Never [...]

2021-12-29T12:15:51-06:00December 29th, 2021|Categories: Circuits|

Youth Tour

Dakota Electric will send five local high school sophomores, juniors and seniors on an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., June 14-19 as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour.  Sponsored by the nation’s electric cooperatives since 1958, the NRECA Youth Tour is designed to [...]

2021-12-29T12:15:43-06:00December 29th, 2021|Categories: Circuits|

January Co-op News

Energy Assistance Available For energy assistance resources visit www.dakotaelectric.com/member-services/billing-payment/financial-assistance. Contact us Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 651-463-6212 or 1-800-874-3409, or email [email protected]. Beneficial Electrification Beneficial electrification supports the use of more all-electric appliances and equipment, such as electric heat pumps and electric [...]

2021-12-29T12:15:36-06:00December 29th, 2021|Categories: Circuits|

Dakota Electric pays out an estimated $6.1 million to its members

Dakota Electric Association’s Board of Directors recently announced the 2021 capital credit payout to its members of a projected $6.1 million. Those who received power from Dakota Electric in 1995 through 1998 will receive a check this month. Capital credits reflect each member’s ownership in the cooperative. Any excess revenue beyond expenses that is collected each [...]

2021-12-09T14:55:00-06:00December 9th, 2021|Categories: Press Release|

Community

SCHOOL DONATIONS Dakota Electric provided independent school districts 196, 197 and 199 and Inver Hills Community College with this year’s donations from the unclaimed capital credits fund. A total of $50,000 was awarded to the schools (distributed based on enrollment size), which will be used to fund specific educational projects and reach district goals. Read [...]

2021-11-29T09:37:21-06:00November 29th, 2021|Categories: Circuits|

Meter Update

OVER 100,000 METERS INSTALLED By January 2022, we will have an estimated 120,000 advanced meters installed. The project remains under budget and on time, even with supply chain issues. This is due to the extra efforts Dakota Electric employees are making to ensure the updates run smoothly. Fixing meter issues Updating to advanced meters [...]

2021-11-29T09:36:53-06:00November 22nd, 2021|Categories: Circuits|

Capital Credits

$6.1M BACK TO MEMBERS $6.1 million return estimated in 2021 This year, the board of directors approved the retirement of $6.1 million in capital credits to be paid back to members. Dakota Electric is returning the remaining 1995, 100% of the 1996-97 and 80% of the 1998 allocation. Members who [...]

2021-11-29T09:36:35-06:00November 22nd, 2021|Categories: Circuits|

December Co-op News

HELPING NEIGHBORS Layoffs, medical emergencies, unexpected repairs — these things could happen to anyone and can leave families struggling to make ends meet. Dakota Electric members who contribute to the Helping Neighbors trust help local families pay utility bills when facing unexpected financial struggles. Dakota Electric distributes Helping Neighbors funds to the local CAP [...]

2021-11-29T09:35:51-06:00November 22nd, 2021|Categories: Circuits|

Opportunities to serve your electric cooperative

As a member-owned electric cooperative, Dakota Electric Association’s members have an opportunity to serve their cooperative. As part of the annual election process, Dakota Electric is requesting volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee that interviews director candidates. Volunteers are drawn by lot for each district with two members and an alternate selected to serve for [...]

2021-11-10T10:26:40-06:00November 10th, 2021|Categories: Press Release|