News & Information
2024 Scholarships Awarded
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 […]
Committed to the Environment
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. […]
Dakota Electric Association® Awards Scholarships to Local Students
FARMINGTON, MN (June 27, 2024) — Dakota Electric recently awarded scholarships to 100 talented high school students in the local area, empowering them to pursue their post-secondary education. Additionally, students enrolled at Inver […]
Dakota Electric Association® and Great River Energy Host Twins Youth Clinic in Farmington
(FARMINGTON, MN) June 19, 2024 – On June 8, Dakota Electric and its wholesale power supplier, Great River Energy, came together to co-present the Twins Youth Clinic at Dodge Middle School Fields in […]
Bee-ing Prepared For Power Outages
Summer storms, accompanied by heavy wind and lightning, are major causes of power outages, which can be a frustrating and sometimes dangerous experience. Here are some things you can do to be prepared […]
Summer Energy-Saving Tips
You can receive a $25 rebate from Dakota Electric for having your AC tuned up by a licensed contractor of your choice.
You can also sign up for our Cycled Air […]
Rate Evaluation and Cost of Materials
Dakota Electric strives to provide you with safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. We work meticulously to keep costs low, rates stable and only raise rates when necessary. While the cost of supplies and […]
Annual Meeting Recap
Dakota Electric held its annual meeting on April 25, where members heard reports from Board Chair Paul Bakken, Treasurer Jerry Pittman and President & CEO Ryan Hentges.
In his report, Ryan Hentges […]
Summer Rates Now In Effect
Dakota Electric’s summer rates go into effect every June, July and August, and reflect the cost we pay for wholesale electricity when increased energy use drives up the demand and cost of electricity.
By […]
Dakota Electric Association® Donates Trees to Member Cities
(FARMINGTON, MN) May 21, 2024 – Dakota Electric Association® is proud to announce a tree donation to seven member cities. Each city picked out and planted one tree of their choice. The plantings took […]
