SCHOOL DONATIONS Dakota Electric provided independent school districts 196, 197 and 199 and Inver Hills Community College with this year’s donations from the unclaimed capital credits fund. A total of $50,000 was awarded to the schools (distributed based on enrollment size), which will be used to fund specific educational projects and reach district goals. Read [...]

OVER 100,000 METERS INSTALLED By January 2022, we will have an estimated 120,000 advanced meters installed. The project remains under budget and on time, even with supply chain issues. This is due to the extra efforts Dakota Electric employees are making to ensure the updates run smoothly. Fixing meter issues Updating to advanced meters [...]

$6.1M BACK TO MEMBERS $6.1 million return estimated in 2021 This year, the board of directors approved the retirement of $6.1 million in capital credits to be paid back to members. Dakota Electric is returning the remaining 1995, 100% of the 1996-97 and 80% of the 1998 allocation. Members who [...]

12 DAYS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY If you’re making a list and checking it twice, finding ways to save on energy would be nice. With baking, entertaining and festive decor, your energy bill might be higher than usual. We’ve asked our energy experts for some tips on how to save energy this holiday season.  [...]

HELPING NEIGHBORS Layoffs, medical emergencies, unexpected repairs — these things could happen to anyone and can leave families struggling to make ends meet. Dakota Electric members who contribute to the Helping Neighbors trust help local families pay utility bills when facing unexpected financial struggles. Dakota Electric distributes Helping Neighbors funds to the local CAP [...]

The severe weather that swept across southern Minnesota in the early hours of Friday, Sept. 17, caused significant damage and the largest number of widespread outages Dakota Electric’s system has endured in over nine years. It was also the first major storm we experienced with updated systems and newer technology in place. At the time the [...]

“It was a very eventful day that took a coordinated effort. Communication was key to keeping our crews safe.” “The entire process was discussed before each job so that we could work as safely and efficiently as possible.” “Members were patient and understanding. We had all the crews out [...]

Deadline for board candidates is Dec. 7 In adherence with Dakota Electric’s bylaws and policies, any eligible member may seek election for the board of directors in the district in which they reside. The following incumbent directors will be seeking reelection to the board of directors at Dakota Electric’s annual meeting on Apr. 28, 2022: [...]

Install an electric water heater  For a limited time only, you can upgrade to an electric thermal storage (ETS) water heater to receive a rebate of up to $500, 0% financing and a lifetime of energy savings. This offer is only available until Dec. 31, 2021. ETS water heaters draw electricity at night when [...]