1936: President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) providing a way to electrify rural homes. 1937: Dakota County Electric Cooperative was founded by a group of farmers with the help of the REA.1938: The first lights were turned on. (Photo 1)1939: The first annual meeting was held at Farmington high school. 1940: Kilowatthour Booster, [...]
Safety Tips for Farmworkers Farming is among the more dangerous occupations for several reasons, including potential for encounters with electrical hazards. Before taking to the fields, we want to remind farm workers to be aware of overhead power lines and to keep equipment and extensions far away from them. Plan AheadKnow [...]
Members of Dakota Electric Association who are on the dual fuel load management program are encouraged to make sure they have adequate supplies of their secondary fuel source this winter. Dakota Electric’s power supplier, Great River Energy, has notified its member cooperatives that it expects to increase control hours this winter due to high prices [...]
Dakota Electric Association and Lakeville Friends of the Environment are hosting the annual Energy Trends Expo at the Eagan Community Center, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 29. The 2022 Energy Trends Expo will focus on reliability and optimization. Attendees will have the opportunity to see electric vehicles up close, attend breakout sessions and talk [...]
Dakota Electric holding food drive in front of Hy-Vee store. Mom and child pose by the Dakota Electric bucket truck by Hy-Vee. Dakota Electric personnel collecting food in front of Hy-Vee Members of Dakota Electric Association, and other shoppers, at Hy-Vee in Lakeville were very generous during the food [...]
Dakota Electric Association is hosting a food drive for The Open Door on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hy-Vee on Pilot Knob Ave. in Lakeville. Dakota Electric will match cash donations and for every pound of food, Dakota Electric will donate $1 to the food shelf. Those who donate food [...]
At Dakota Electric, we are committed to a culture of safety that is integral to our daily operations. We strive to provide our communities with safe, reliable and affordable electricity and to serve as your trusted energy advisor, now and well into the future.Power Line SafetyDakota Electric’s concern for safety extends beyond our employees. We care [...]
K-8th grade Keep fingers, writing utensils, paperclips and other objects away from electrical outlets. When unplugging electronics, always hold the base of the plug to pull it out — never yank from the cord. Stay clear of pad-mounted transformers (big green box) and other electrical equipment. Never throw shoes onto power lines and if you [...]
As automakers roll out waves of new electric vehicle (EV) models, and improved battery technologies begin to vanquish “range anxiety” among prospective EV drivers, adequate public charging infrastructure will be a necessity. In 2021, 6.6 million EVs were sold in the U.S., more than double the number from 2020 and more than triple the amount from [...]
ChargeWise Electric Vehicle Programs Dakota Electric offers two voluntary options for charging your EV at home as well as a rebate of up to $500 to cover the cost of installing a charging circuit on either program. Off-peak storage rate This option offers members the lowest cost of off-peak electricity for charging an EV, but [...]
Dakota Electric Association
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Farmington, Minnesota 55024
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