Take advantage of these hot summer rebates Battery-powered yard tools weigh less, produce less noise, cost less over the life of the tool, and are better for the environment. Eliminate fuel costs and the need for preventative maintenance and repair of a combustion engine by purchasing a battery-powered yard [...]
Election Results Jerry Pittman District: 1 | Incumbent Clay Van De Bogart District: 2 | Incumbent Kenneth Danner District: 3 | Incumbent Judy Kimmes District: 4 | Incumbent While this year’s Annual Meeting was canceled due to COVID-19, the [...]
Dakota Electric human resources manage Malinda Mehrhoff (c), Directors (L-R) Bill Holton, Bill Middlecamp, David Jones and board chair Jerry Pittman hold the banner acknowledging the honor of being named and Employer of Excellence. The Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board has named Dakota Electric Association one of the Employers of Excellence for the fourth time. [...]
Always be aware of power line locations Farming equipment has become more massive and technologically advanced over time. While these welcome improvements help farmers cover more ground in less time, taller equipment and longer extensions can bring added challenges around power lines. As farmers start entering the fields for planting, Dakota Electric Association urges everyone in [...]
Dakota Electric Association’s membership let their voices be heard in the cooperative’s annual election. This year, four incumbents were re-elected and the bylaw change was approved. The election results were as follows: District 1 – Jerry Pittman, Lakeville, (incumbent) received 5,821 votes; Kevin Grass, Burnsville, received 2,191 votes. District 2 – Clay Van De Bogart, Lakeville, [...]
How your cooperative maintains a safe and reliable electric system After the February power failures in Texas, Dakota Electric members may be concerned about the reliability of their electricity. Rest assured, your electric cooperative is more than prepared. Our focus on planning, proactive maintenance and investment in infrastructure improves our ability [...]
Visit Safe Electricity Dakota Electric on YouTube It was an average Illinois day in May — one that started like any other, when Cody Conrady was at work for an ag fertilizer company. He was an assistant manager, and it was his next-to-last day on the job. They were understaffed [...]
Landscaping is a great way to increase the value of your property and save energy, but trees and shrubs planted too close to power lines and other electrical equipment can create both safety and reliability concerns. You can help maintain power line access and clearance by planning ahead before planting trees and shrubs. These guidelines [...]
Many power outages are caused by trees and limbs falling on power lines during bad weather, interrupting the continuous electrical service our members have come to expect. In 2020, Dakota Electric embarked on a five-year vegetation management plan allowing us to spot potential issues ahead of time, perform line maintenance and provide safe and reliable [...]
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