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, [...]

A Message From the CEO As we wrap up 2025, Dakota Electric’s commitment to safety, reliability, and stewardship remains at the center of how we serve you. Safety The safety of our employees and members remains our highest priority. Our team trains year-round to ensure we are prepared to respond quickly and effectively in any [...]

At Dakota Electric, giving back is part of our mission - both to members and to our community. Capital Credit$ What are capital credits? Your share of Dakota Electric's profits and allocations from our power provider Returned to members, not to outside investors A special perk of being a cooperative member [...]

A 12-person Board of Directors, consisting of and elected by members, governs the cooperative. Dakota Electric’s Board of Directors acts on behalf of the membership to guide operations and future planning for the cooperative. The Board of Directors is comprised of three members from each of its four districts. Directors serve three-year terms and are [...]

Dakota Electric’s EV time-of-use periods will change as part of upcoming rate updates, expected in early 2026. Off-peak hours will be 10 p.m.–7 a.m., Monday–Friday, with a new morning peak from 7–9 a.m. Weekends and holidays remain fully off-peak. Questions? Contact our Energy Experts® at 651-463-6243.