(L-R): Alison Larson, grants manager, 360 Communities; Margaret Schreiner, Dakota Electric director; Laurie Bolin, 360 Communities; Cora Breeze, development database coordinator, 360 Communities. Margaret Schreiner, Dakota Electric director (2nd from R), (L-R) Rhonda Rademacher, Kris Akin and Sue Strese, board members for Dakota City Heritage Village. (L-R): Kelly Kenley, Exec. Dir., [...]
"Another year has come and gone — and what a great year it has been! This year was not without obstacles to overcome, but there have been a great many accomplishments as well." - Message from the CEO, Greg Miller General UpdateWe saw tremendous growth in residential and [...]
A Member Advantage $6.3 Million Return Estimated in 2022This year, the board of directors approved the retirement of $6.3 million in capital credits to be paid back to members. Dakota Electric is returning the remaining 1998,1999, 2000, and 2001 allocations, and 75% of the 2002 allocation.What Are Capital Credits?Capital credits reflect each member’s ownership in Dakota [...]
Ice. A Weighty Subject. Winter brings snow and outdoor fun, but ice is no reindeer game. Ice can affect power lines by the weight of the ice, tree branches breaking and falling onto the line or wind causing the lines to gallop.WeightIce is heavy and can cause power lines to sag and snap. [...]
School Donations Dakota Electric awarded a total of $47,000 of unclaimed capital credits money to the school districts of 192, 252, 659 and Dakota County Technical College. This money will be used to fund specific educational projects and reach district goals. To learn more about the projects, visit www.dakotaelectric.com/news-events/newsroom. Photo: Board members pose [...]
Dakota Electric Association’s Board of Directors recently announced the 2022 capital credit payout to its members of a projected $5.8 million. Those who received power from Dakota Electric in 1998 through 2002 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 [...]
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 with two members and an alternate selected to serve for each district. The [...]
Dakota Electric Association provided the school districts of 192, 252, 659 and Dakota County Technical College with donations from the unclaimed capital credits fund. Dakota Electric awarded a total of $47,000 of unclaimed capital credits money to the schools this year, which will be used to fund specific educational projects and reach district goals. Board [...]
Here at Dakota Electric, we are thankful for our members and our employees who serve them. While our priority is always to provide safe, reliable and affordable electricity, community is at the root of who we are as an electric cooperative. We are purposeful in partnering with local charitable causes, and work closely with our [...]
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