Dakota Electric demonstrated its ongoing environmental commitment this spring by donating trees to seven member cities, with each city selecting and planting one of its choice. Additionally, 3,000 tree seedlings were distributed across the service territory as part of the cooperative’s annual celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day. Since launching the program in 1997, [...]

Utili-Tech, a pole inspection contractor hired by Dakota Electric, is conducting annual pole inspections in Inver Grove Heights from May through August. The inspector will attempt to contact each member before performing inspections and might need to walk through backyards and private properties. The use of an ATV may be required to access certain pole [...]

At Dakota Electric, our members are at the heart of everything we do. As a not-for-profit cooperative, we are dedicated to delivering safe, reliable and affordable electricity while continuously improving our services. Prioritizing Safety and Reliability Our commitment to safety remains a top priority. In 2024, Dakota Electric successfully completed phase two of our Commitment [...]

2025 Board Election Information As a member of Dakota Electric, you have the opportunity to participate in our annual election and vote for the Directors who serve on the Board and govern your cooperative. Dakota Electric 2025 annual election ballots will be mailed on April 7 from Survey & Ballot Systems, an independent election [...]

The NRECA Youth Tour inspires future leaders by offering students an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., where they learn about the cooperative business model, meet officials, visit monuments, and discuss key issues. Since 1967, Dakota Electric has sent about 165 students, demonstrating our commitment to the community. Below are the students Dakota Electric is sponsoring [...]

Dakota Electric Association has asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) for permission to increase electric utility rates and service charges. The proposed increase in total cooperative annual revenues will be about 11.0% or $23.8 million overall. The actual percent will vary depending on customer class and usage. The MPUC is expected to make its [...]

Lakeville Franchise Fee The Lakeville City Council approved franchise fees on December 2, 2024, which will be charged to all electric and natural gas customers within the city. These fees, collected through utility bills starting in April 2025, will fund fire station improvements and a regional public safety training facility. Residential customers will pay [...]

Effectively managing your energy bill involves adopting energy-efficient practices and utilizing programs designed to help you save. Dakota Electric provides a variety of tools and tips for members to lower their energy consumption and costs. Energy-Efficiency Tips Implementing small changes in your daily routine can lead to significant energy savings: Window management: Use window coverings [...]

Check out this year’s EnergyWise® rebates for your home. For more information and for rebate forms, please visit our EnergyWise® Rebates page.

Load Management Programs Participate in one or more of the following load management (also known as off-peak) programs and receive electricity at nearly half the regular rate! Learn more at our Home Rebates page. To enroll, contact the Energy Experts® at 651-463-6243 or [email protected]. Storage Programs Available for electric water heaters, electric thermal storage [...]