Circuits

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 [...]

Source: NRECA

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 [...]

Board Election Information Do you want to serve on Dakota Electric’s Nominating Committee? Dakota Electric Association is requesting member volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee for the board of directors election. Members who desire to serve should email Melissa Cherney at [email protected] or call 651-463-6252. Requests must be received [...]

National Co-op Month Greg Miller, President & CEO You are more than just a customer. You are a member-owner of Dakota Electric. Because we are not-for-profit, we are focused on your street — not Wall Street. Our employees and board members are devoted to this cooperative, our communities and [...]

Electric Farming Equipment and Harvest Safety In 2017, John Deere showcased the first, fully battery-powered tractor. Nicknamed SESAM, for Sustainable Energy Supply for Agricultural Machinery, this all-electric tractor is modeled after John Deere’s 6r series tractors. The 21st century has brought about major advances in agricultural technology including real-time crop [...]

Home Weatherization ‘Tis the season for sweaters, apple orchards and pumpkin-spice everything. It’s also the right time to start weatherizing your home for the heating season because those cold temperatures tend to sneak up on us when we least expect it. Assessing your home for energy-saving measures helps pinpoint where your house is losing [...]