River Valley Project Explore and Cheerful Givers named runners-upFARMINGTON, Minn. (Jan. 08, 2008) — Dakota Electric Association named the Apple Valley Senior Center as winner of the local 2007 Touchstone Energy Community Award. River Valley Project Explore, Apple Valley, and Cheerful Givers, Eagan, were named runners-up and each of the three applicants received a plaque and [...]

FARMINGTON , Minn. (December 18, 2007) — On Dec. 18, the School of Environmental Studies dedicated a renewable energy project that will generate learning opportunities for years. The project, which involved students in planning and development, culminated in a 20-kilowatt wind turbine and two 1-kw solar arrays on site at the School of Environmental Studies . [...]

FARMINGTON, Minn. (November 20, 2007) — Dakota Electric Association members will surpass more than $300,000 worth of donations to the cooperative's Helping Neighbors® program this year. Since 1993, Dakota Electric has offered its member-owners the option to donate to the Helping Neighbors program through monthly contributions on their electric bill or a one-time donation.The Helping Neighbors' [...]

FARMINGTON, Minn. (Nov. 15, 2007) — Renewable energy is soon to be on tap for the School of Environmental Studies, Apple Valley, as crews recently completed the installation of a 160-foot tower topped with a 20-kilowatt turbine at the District 196 optional school.The 20-kw turbine and two 1-kw solar arrays will generate renewable energy, but more [...]

FARMINGTON, Minn. (Oct. 3, 2007 ) — Dakota Electric Association is now accepting applications for the Touchstone Energy Community Award, which recognizes individuals, businesses, non-profit and community groups that have shown a strong commitment to the community. The award acknowledges those whose efforts have impacted large numbers of people, collaborated and shared resources, addressed unmet community [...]

FARMINGTON, Minn. (September 10, 2007) — McGruff Safe Kids Identification kits for school children are now available from law enforcement agencies throughout Dakota County and nearby communities.Dakota Electric Association, a member-owned electric cooperative, provided local law enforcement agencies around Dakota County and Northfield and Cannon Falls with McGruff identification kits. Police officers will distribute the kits [...]

FARMINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 31, 2007) — Dakota Electric Association today announced that through a partnership with Macy's Burnsville, the suburban department store received an EnergyWise® energy-efficient rebate of $48,287 for a recent lighting upgrade.As part of Macy's promise to provide an outstanding shopping experience for its customers, including better and brighter, yet energy-efficient lighting, the retailer [...]

FARMINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 1, 2007) — Nearly 6,000 Dakota Electric Association members and their families attended the Tenth Annual Member Appreciation Event on July 26 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.The annual event provides an opportunity for Dakota Electric, a customer-owned Touchstone Energy cooperative, to say “thank you” to its member-owners. During the event, zoo admission is [...]

“AACC International is proud to partner with Dakota Electric in the Wellspring program,” Barbara Mock, vice president of finance, said. “The Wellspring Renewable Wind Energy program is a good fit for our organization, which is on the cutting edge of scientific and technical information for those working with grain.”Dakota Electric members have had the option to [...]

FARMINGTON , Minn. (July 17, 2007) — Dakota Electric Association invites its members to enjoy a complimentary night at the Minnesota Zoo on Thursday, July 26. This marks the tenth year that Dakota Electric will host this annual Member Appreciation Event for its member-owners at the Minnesota Zoo.Members and their families are invited to attend the [...]