2022 Energy Trends Expo Join us for our annual Energy Trends Expo!Thursday, Sept. 29, 5-7 p.m.Eagan Community Center1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN 55121 FREEVendor trade showElectric vehicle car showBreakout sessions Registration requested at:https://2022EnergyTrendsExpo.eventbrite.com Change in Call Center & Drive-Up Window Hours Starting October 3, 2022, our member services call [...]

Low Chance of Rolling Blackouts You may have read about the possibility of energy shortages and rolling blackouts this summer. While the chance of this is very low, we want to provide more information on this topic and alleviate concern.What are rolling blackouts?Rolling blackouts are controlled, temporary power outages that help bring balance to the supply [...]

At Dakota Electric, we proactively manage our electrical infrastructure using a variety of automation technologies that improve power reliability, shorten outage times and reduce labor time for crews. Here are a few ways we monitor and improve our reliability. 

The United States is projected to have 4.6 GW of large-scale battery energy storage capacity by 2023. With various grid benefits and decreasing costs, the battery energy storage market will likely see continued growth in the coming decades. What is battery energy storage? Battery storage is a technology that enables power system operators and utilities to [...]

Advancements in technology and battery power, coupled with decreasing costs, are winning over consumers looking for comparable utility and versatility. Indoor use Inside the home, consumers and homebuilders alike are turning to electric appliances to increase energy efficiency and savings. Electric induction stoves, which cook food without any flame, help reduce indoor air pollution and can bring water [...]

During Youth Tour, students have the chance to be selected to represent their state on the NRECA Youth Leadership Council (YLC). This year, Sarah Rauf from Lakeville North High School was selected to represent Minnesota. She will return to Washington, D.C., in July for a leadership workshop which will focus on [...]

2022 Energy Tours Sign up now! Dakota Electric’s energy tours offer an up-close look at three types of power generation. The cost is $10 per person and includes transportation and lunch. Children must be at least 12 years old and accompanied by an adult. Tours fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Dates: Thursday, [...]

An Update On All Things Dakota Electric  Board of Directors Reorg Paul Bakken has been appointed as the new board chair; Bill Middlecamp is now the vice chair; Jerry Pittman is the treasurer, and Bill Holton is the secretary. Strategic Planning Management and staff are working to achieve goals defined during the board retreat held in early May. We [...]

2021 Dakota Electric Solar Performance *Based on the eia.gov 2020 average monthly electricity use per residential household in Minnesota. Electric Vehicle Update *Based on the eia.gov 2020 average monthly electricity use per residential household in Minnesota.

Estimating Electricity Use & Cost  Step 1: Your electric bill is determined by the number of kilowatt-hours (kWh) used during a billing period. For 2021, the average kWh cost was 12.8¢. Step 2: Wattage determines electrical use per hour and can be found on the serial plate of the appliance. Electric load may also be [...]