New smart meters are alerting us to potential problems ahead of time, so we can provide better reliability for our members. We are excited to annouce that our new meter project is on track to be 40% complete by the end of 2020.  Since June of 2020, Dakota Electric [...]

2020 in review Greg Miller President & CEO As 2020 comes to an end, I want to express how proud I am of our employees’ accomplishments this year. We tested and refined our business continuity plan, remote work capabilities and operations without sacrificing service to our members. Their knowledge, [...]

Please shovel a path to your meter Reading meters can be dangerous work. An icy and snowy surface can cause life-changing slips, trips and falls. As the snow flies this winter, please remember to shovel a clear path to your electric meter and make sure your meter is not blocked by snow or [...]

$4.4 million returned to members One of the benefits of being a member of Dakota Electric means you get a portion of the cooperative’s margins. When Dakota Electric’s annual revenue exceeds expenses, it returns the margins — or capital credits — to members based on their annual electric bill. [...]

Community Schools Since 2013, Dakota Electric has donated more than $340,000 of unclaimed capital credits to school districts in its service area. This year, Burnsville and Hastings school districts received $25,000 each, which will be used to fund specific educational projects and reach district goals. Burnsville [...]

Could rolling blackouts happen here? "Resiliency is a 24/7, year-round task." Great River Energy A record-breaking heat wave hit California in August, causing the state’s three biggest utilities to cut power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses for about an hour at a time until [...]

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Utility scams are common because of the vast number of utilities that exist, plus consumers are understandably anxious with the threat of disruption to their electric, heating or water service. Protect yourself by being aware of common utility scams. If you are ever contacted by a person or company you can’t verify, hang up and [...]

The energy industry is undergoing rapid change, and technology is paving the way for innovation in the way energy is used, produced, stored and shared. While the changing energy market has created more options for members, it has also resulted in more utility scams and misleading information surrounding solar installations in particular. [...]

We’ll Work With You This year has been difficult for many of our commercial and residential members. We recognize that Dakota Electric Association is a critical service and that we play an important role as we keep the lights on for you, our members. We also recognize that many of our [...]