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Dakota Electric Hosts 87th Annual Meeting
Dakota Electric held its 87th Annual Meeting on April 24 at its headquarters in Farmington. Members and guests gathered to hear updates from the cooperative’s leadership and Board of Directors, focusing on five key […]
Board Election Results 2025
Dakota Electric announced the 2025 Board of Directors election results at its April 24 annual meeting. One incumbent from each district was re-elected to a three-year term:
District 1: David Jones (3,872 votes or […]
Rate Case Update
On Dec. 30, 2024, Dakota Electric filed a rate case with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), requesting an 11% request in base rates. Dakota Electric last requested a rate increase in 2019. In […]
Who owns what?
Dakota Electric Owned Equipment vs. Member-Owned Equipment
This graphic depicts equipment owned by Dakota Electric (in yellow) and the member (in blue). The owner of the equipment is responsible for repairs if […]
Steps to Restoring Power
When a major outage occurs, our crews restore service to the greatest number of people in the shortest time possible until everyone has power.
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Small changes, powerful rates.
Dakota Electric’s summer rates better reflect the cost we pay for wholesale electricity when increased energy use drives up the demand and cost of electricity. Summer rates go […]
Summer Energy-Saving Tips & Rebates
Costs associated with cooling your home can make up a large portion of your summer electric bills. Stay cool and save money with these energy efficiency tips! Don’t Miss These Rebates […]
Save The Date: Member Appreciation Night at the MN Zoo
It’s that time of year again – time to mark your calendars for Dakota Electric’s Member Appreciation Event at the Minnesota Zoo! Registration for members to attend our annual celebration will begin on July 1. […]
Committed to the Environment
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 […]
Summer Pole Inspections
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 […]
