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In October, electric cooperatives nationwide celebrate National Co-op Month and reflect on the unique benefits of belonging to a cooperative. It’s also the perfect time to thank you—the members who make it all possible. For us, it’s not just a celebration; it’s an opportunity to reaffirm the core values that guide everything we do. Unlike investor-owned [...]

2025-10-01T15:57:00-05:00October 1st, 2025|Categories: Blog Post|Tags: , , |

Three Smart Home Technologies to Help You Save Energy and Cut Energy Bills

Smart technologies make our homes more comfortable, convenient, and energy efficient. By connecting to your home Wi-Fi network, smart devices automate everyday tasks like lighting, heating, cooling, and home security—they can even communicate with other smart devices. Although not all smart home products are specifically designed for energy savings, several innovative technologies can help reduce [...]

Savings for Home Energy Upgrades Ending Soon

If you’re a homeowner with plans to make any energy-efficient upgrades, now is the time to see if those projects qualify you for a federal tax credit before they expire. If you’ve been thinking about installing new windows, purchasing an electric vehicle or even conducting a home energy audit to see what improvements you could [...]

2025-09-12T12:19:27-05:00September 12th, 2025|Categories: Blog Post|

Saving Energy During Peak Times Benefits All

Conserving electricity during peak energy use times not only lowers your monthly bill, but it can also benefit our entire community.“Peak times” refer to periods of the day when the electricity demand is highest. Think early mornings when people are getting ready for work or school and evenings when families return home, cook dinner and unwind [...]

2025-09-04T13:14:52-05:00September 3rd, 2025|Categories: Blog Post|Tags: , , |

Waiver for Energy Fest 2024

Download Waiver WAIVER AND RELEASE   I, _______________________, HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE Dakota Electric Association and all of its directors, officers, agents, employees, representatives and volunteers from liability, claims, actions and causes of action pertaining to the matters set forth below. I understand that, by signing this Waiver and Release, I expressly and willingly agree [...]

2024-09-22T18:39:59-05:00September 22nd, 2024|Categories: Blog Post|