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The board of directors recently approved our 2019 budget and construction work plan, which continues to provide for construction of new growth and maintenance of our 4,000 miles of electrical lines and related equipment. New smart meters As we wrap up our conversion to a new billing and customer information system, we embark on our Advanced [...]

All rebates under $400 will be issued as a credit on your electric bill. Rebates $400 and over are typically issued as a check in the mail. Generally, it can take approximately 8-12 weeks to get the rebate, due to the very large volume of rebates we issue each year. During busy times of [...]

For the thirteenth year, Crops Day will bring specialists to Dakota County to share local research results and crop management strategies with producers and other agricultural professionals. This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is requested. Please RSVP to Jackie at 651-463-6319 or [email protected]. WHERE Dakota Electric Association 4300 220th St. W [...]

Dakota Electric is sending five high school juniors or seniors on an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. June 15-20 as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour. Click here to apply! Students must be available for an in-person interview on March 14 or 19.

The Resource and Tax Adjustment (RTA) charge will increase on most members’ bills in 2019. How much is the increase? For residential members, the 2019 RTA charge will be $0.0025 per kilowatt-hour, which is $0.0013 higher than December 2018. This will increase the average residential member’s bill by less than $1 per month. Commercial accounts should [...]

Although your landlord or management company is ultimately responsible for your building's energy efficiency, you can reduce energy use in your apartment with the energy tips below: Set back your thermostat 7-10 degrees at night or when you’re away from home. During the winter, open drapes during the day to utilize the sun’s heat and [...]

Heat pump technology is one of the most advanced and energy-efficient heating and cooling technologies available. Heat pumps do not create heat, like combustion furnaces do. They simply transfer or “pump” heat using heat exchangers, compressors and refrigerant. Since more heat energy is transferred than consumed in the process, the efficiencies of heat pumps range [...]

The following summary lists the 2019 rebate programs offered by Dakota Electric. To qualify for any of these programs, you must live in Dakota Electric's service territory and meet the specific requirements set for each rebate offering. Funds are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to change without notice. To [...]

The most recent information on how the electric generation, transmission and distribution systems work, plus the sources, costs and emissions of fuels used in meeting the needs of Dakota Electric's members, is available here. You can also request to have a copy of the brochure mailed to you by calling 651-463-6212.

Last year, Dakota Electric and its employees held a variety of fundraising events and a pledge drive to raise money for three charities: United Way ($7,775) Community Health Charities ($15,683) Fallen Linemen Organization ($8,156) Activities included a fun shoot, silent auctions, fajita feed, and a pork chop feed.