On Thursday, July 18, Dakota Electric hosted its annual Member Appreciation Event at the Minnesota Zoo, showing our gratitude to our dedicated members. Around 8,000 members enjoyed complimentary admission to the zoo, making for an evening filled with excitement and discovery. Attendees explored popular exhibits like the Wings Financial World of Birds Show, ventured into [...]
Dakota Electric sparked excitement by sending five outstanding high school students on an unforgettable adventure to Washington, D.C. Matthew Vengal and Tanisha Senapati from Eastview High School, along with Elizabeth Aars and Makayla Magnuson from Lakeville North High School and Adonias Ketema from Rosemount High School, earned an all-expense-paid trip to the nation’s capital. They [...]
The electric rates you pay are made up of TWO parts: Wholesale power costs are related to the energy and services provided by our power supplier, Great River Energy. This includes costs to operate power plants, transmission lines to move electricity over long distances and contracts to buy electricity. Wholesale cost recovery is [...]
Mean Green Mowers is currently providing week-long trials of their commercial electric lawn mowers to various cities in Minnesota. Some of our member cities like Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount are expected to participate in this innovative trial. These all-electric mowers eliminate the need for gas-powered equipment, offering significant cost savings, reduced [...]
Sunday, August 11 is National 811 Day. Whether you're planting a tree or building a deck, always call 811 before you dig — it's the law. Underground utility lines may be only inches below the surface and may be ruptured with a shovel or other household tools. Hitting a line could cause an outage, property [...]
Meet Dakota Electric's 2023 Holiday Glow-off winner! Established in 1952, Bremer Family Farms is always buzzing with life and the spirit of togetherness. Bremer Family Farms is a three-generation dairy farm owned and operated by Karen, her son John and daughter-in-law Janet. John and Janet's children, Sara and Michael, also contribute [...]
Power Lines Keep kits and other flying objects away from power lines. Never climb trees, poles or towers that are contacting power lines. When using a ladder, be aware of overhead power lines. Patios Install weatherproof boxes or covers on outdoor outlets. Make sure all lighting is designed [...]
Today's scammers are sneaky and sophisticated - targeting potential victims by phone, online and in-person. Scammers often target individuals or communities that are in need or susceptible to their schemes. By knowing what you can expect from Dakota Electric, you'll be better prepared to spot and stop a scam. Dakota [...]
More than 100 area high school students received scholarships this spring for their post-secondary education from Dakota Electric Association. Other students receiving part of the $160,000 in unclaimed capital credits this year are students at Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College, who will receive their scholarships in the fall. Dakota Electric has [...]
Dakota Electric is excited to share that we've donated a tree to cities in our service area! Each city chose and planted their own tree between April 19 and May 9. We're also thrilled to announce that we've donated 3,000 dogwood tree seedlings across our service area this year. Since 1997, we've given [...]
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