Saturday, May 4 | 9 a.m. - Noon | Lebanon Hills Regional Park Dakota Electric seeks volunteers at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan as part of Touchstone Energy Cooperatives’ GreenTouch event. Members will help with natural resource restoration, including planting and seeding native wildflowers and grasses. After a morning of work and a free [...]

You’re invited to our Energy Trends Expo! Join us for this free community event sponsored by Dakota Electric in cooperation with Lakeville Friends of the Environment. Thursday, May 9  |  6-8 p.m.  |  Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway Vendor tradeshow Demonstration of battery-powered yard tools Electric vehicle car show Breakout sessions 6:30 p.m. — [...]

The State of Minnesota set up the Cold Weather Rule to protect residential heat-affected customers — who make and keep a payment plan — from disconnection of service between Oct. 15 and April 15. Most Cold Weather Rule payment plans last until April 15 unless you make other arrangements with Dakota Electric. Your service could be [...]

Today’s consumers want and expect options, including the type of energy powering their homes. Many homeowners are looking for a less expensive form of energy with ongoing savings. Some are looking for a green energy source. These two motives are why many homeowners are exploring rooftop solar panels. However, as attractive and popular as rooftop [...]

In accordance with Article III, Section 3, of the Bylaws of this Association, the Nominating Committee, in a meeting assembled on January 28, 2019, in the office of Dakota Electric Association, have selected the following nominees for directorship of said Association to be on the ballot for the annual meeting to be held on April [...]

Maybe your home or location isn’t ideal for installing rooftop solar panels. Or maybe you just don’t want solar panels or a wind turbine installed on your home or property. You can still purchase renewable energy to power your home! By participating in Dakota Electric’s Wellspring Renewable Energy® program, you can support renewable energy and [...]

As a member-owner of Great River Energy, we purchase 100 percent of our wholesale power from the cooperative. However, there is a provision in the wholesale power contract that allows distribution cooperatives, like Dakota Electric, to develop and install a small percentage of renewable energy for their own use. About 10 years ago, Dakota [...]

Join us for this free community event sponsored by Dakota Electric in cooperation with Lakeville Friends of the Environment. Thursday, May 9  |  6-8 p.m.  |  Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway Vendor tradeshow Demonstration of battery-powered yard tools Electric vehicle car show Breakout sessions 6:30 p.m. — Home Audits: Opportunities, tools and DIY tips 6:50 [...]

Insulate your water heater. Insulating a water heater that’s warm to the touch can save 7 to 16 percent annually on your water heating bills. Check with the manufacturer for their recommendations on tank insulation. You can purchase a pre-cut jacket or blanket for about $20. Before you start, turn the water heater off. Wrap [...]