Cambridge Energy Storage Project Wind farms produce electricity when it’s breezy. Solar panels generate energy during the day. Low-cost, long-duration battery storage has the potential to serve our members when the wind isn’t blowing and the sun isn’t shining. Dakota Electric’s wholesale [...]

During these uncertain times, Dakota Electric is providing enhanced rebates and special promotions to help its members. Offers are only available for equipment purchased June 1, 2020, through September 30, 2020. Learn more by contacting the Energy Experts® at 651-463-6243 or email [email protected] Please shop locally and support our communities! Learn More [...]

Utili-Tech, a pole inspection contractor hired by Dakota Electric Association, is conducting annual pole inspections in our service territory throughout June and July. Areas included are Eureka and Castle Rock townships. The pole inspector will be identified as a Utili-Tech employee, contracted by Dakota Electric to gather pole data as it relates to the above-ground [...]

Electric co-op owned equipment vs member-owned equipment Dakota Electric delivers electricity to members through either overhead or underground service. Please be aware of which type of service you receive at your home or business. This graphic depicts equipment owned by the co-op (in gold) and the member (in blue). If a storm damages any [...]

More than 100 area high school students received scholarships this spring for their post-secondary education from Dakota Electric Association. Others receiving part of the $160,000 in unclaimed capital credits this year are students at Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College, who will receive their scholarships in the fall. Dakota Electric has donated [...]

Rate Case Update The state agency review process for Dakota Electric’s general rate case continues. At the time of publication, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission will deliberate various issues and make a decision on the overall outcome around mid-June. Learn More Your Electricity Brochure 2020 The [...]

Delivering what members want Dakota Electric’s wholesale power provider, Great River Energy, recently announced plans to transform its portfolio of power supply resources, reducing Dakota Electric’s wholesale power costs by over 10% in the coming years. Great River Energy plans to phase out remaining coal resources and add renewable energy in Minnesota [...]

Great River Energy’s president and chief executive officer, David Saggau. Board members Margaret Schreiner and Clay Van De Bogart represent Dakota Electric on the board of directors at Great River Energy. Great River Energy’s vice president and chief power supply officer, Jon Brekke. [...]

Special Savings Available During these uncertain times, Dakota Electric would like to provide enhanced rebates and special promotions for its members. Offers are available beginning June 1, 2020, through September 30, 2020. Learn more by contacting the Energy Experts® at 651-463-6243 or email [email protected] Please shop locally and support our communities! Learn More [...]

Summer Rates Now in Effect Summer rates better reflect the cost of electricity in the summer when increased electricity use drives up the demand and cost of electricity. Dakota Electric pays more for wholesale power each summer, which is why members pay more per kWh each June, July and August. By [...]