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New Meter Upgrade Learn More Benefits Replacement of aging infrastructure Increased system efficiencies Improved outage notification & restoration More energy information for members Update Installation of the first 5,000 meters, in and around Farmington, Lakeville and rural Hampton, began the last week of September and will continue throughout the month [...]

360 Communities and Darts Dakota Electric Association, along with CoBank, one of its lenders, recently donated $15,000 to two local community organizations. Dakota Electric’s $5,000 donation to 360 Communities and its $2,500 donation to DARTS were matched by CoBank through the company’s “Sharing Success” grant program, providing $10,000 to 360 Communities and $5,000 [...]

Play it Safe “Safety” is a serious issue that is regularly discussed at Dakota Electric. In fact, it is our number one priority. This is not empty talk. Over time, Dakota Electric has created a culture of safety by putting our employees’ safety, and that of the community, [...]

Harvest Safety Tips for Farmworkers Maintain a 10-foot clearance around all utility equipment in all directions. Use a spotter and deployed flags to maintain safe distances from power lines and other equipment when doing field work. If your equipment makes contact with an energized or downed power line, contact Dakota Electric immediately [...]

Visit PlugInConnect.com View EV Model List Electric vehicles (EV) are a growing market for new car purchases with more people making the switch from the gas station to an electrical outlet to fuel their vehicles. In the early 20th century, electric vehicles made up nearly 40% of the [...]

Board Chair Jerry Pittman welcomes the group to the solar ribbon cutting event. The board cuts the ribbon at Dakota Electric's third solar site. (L-R): Board Chair Jerry Pittman, Jack DeYoe, Jim Sheldon, David Jones, Janet Lekson, Stacy Miller and Margaret Schreiner. CEO Greg Miller speaks [...]

More information Dakota Electric is in the process of upgrading old meters to advanced digital meters. Benefits Increased system efficiencies Improved outage notification & restoration More energy information for members Replacement of aging infrastructure Information This fall we plan to install a limited number of meters and equipment to verify [...]

Featured Programs: Members can support renewable energy technologies by buying solar or wind energy in 100 kWh blocks. Two options available. Pick your charging program! Our two electric vehicle charging programs help you save money every time you charge your plug-in electric car. Take advantage of our Revolt program and power [...]

When a household member has been ordered into active military duty, for deployment or for a change of duty station, they may find it hard to pay their utility bills. According to Minnesota Statute 325E.028, these military personnel may be protected from disconnection if they cannot pay their utility bills in full. To apply for [...]