As electricity demand grows across the region, Dakota Electric relies on long‑term power‑supply planning to maintain reliable, affordable service for members. As part of this work, Dakota Electric’s Board of Directors continually evaluates how power‑supply needs shift over time. Our priority is maintaining a balanced mix of resources that can adapt as technology, policy and member [...]

Annual Election Information As a member of Dakota Electric, you have the opportunity to participate in our annual election and vote for the Directors who serve on the Board and govern your cooperative. Dakota Electric 2026 annual election ballots will be mailed on March 30 from Survey & Ballot Systems, an independent election service. [...]

Check out this year’s Energy Wise rebates for your home. For more information and for rebate forms, please visit www.dakotaelectric.com/programs-rebates. To qualify for any of these programs, you must live in Dakota Electric’s service area and meet the specific requirements set for each rebate offering. Funds are limited and available on a first-come, first-served [...]

Load Management Participate in one or more of the following load management (also known as off-peak) programs and receive electricity at nearly half the regular rate! To enroll, contact the Energy Experts® at 651-463-6243 or [email protected]. Storage ProgramsAvailable for electric water heaters, electric thermal storage heaters and slab storage floor heating systems.Interruptible ProgramsAvailable for electric water heaters, [...]

Rate Case Update On January 16, 2026, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued its formal order approving the settlement agreement reached in June 2025 regarding Dakota Electric’s rate case.On February 13, 2026, Dakota Electric filed its compliance documentation with the PUC, confirming that final rates align with the approved order.New rates are expected to take [...]

A new, easier way to manage your electric accountDakota Electric is launching My Dakota Electric Account (MyDEA), a new portal and billing system designed to make managing your electric account simpler, more flexible, and more informative.What’s changingAccount numbers will be updated.A new online portal and billing system will be available.A redesigned electric bill will provide clearer [...]

Getting Started with MyDEA   Members who have provided an email address to Dakota Electric will receive an individualized message in late February when account setup opens. Be sure to check your junk mail! Members who do not have an email address on file can visit this website after February 23 to set [...]

New bill features — front You will have a new account number. Designed to be cleaner and easier to read. See your balance at a glance. Payment options are listed in one place, including: online, phone, mail, and in person. A simple monthly comparison shows how this month stacks up against last month and last year. [...]

Each year Dakota Electric selects five winners from our pool of applicants to attend the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. The window for applications for 2026 runs from December 29 to February 20.  Click on the image to learn more.

Rate Case Update On December 11, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Dakota Electric’s rate case settlement. The approved settlement reduces the overall rate increase from about 11% to 9.6%. Some final housekeeping items are still in process, but Dakota Electric expects the new rates to take effect in early spring. Until then, [...]