News & Information
Dakota Electric and CoBank donate $20,000 to local organizations
(L-R): Alison Larson, grants manager, 360 Communities; Margaret Schreiner, Dakota Electric director; Laurie Bolin, 360 Communities; Cora Breeze, development database coordinator, […]
A Look Back
“Another year has come and gone — and what a great year it has been! This year was not without obstacles to overcome, but there have been a great many […]
Capital Credits
A Member Advantage
$6.3 Million Return Estimated in 2022
This year, the board of directors approved the retirement of $6.3 million in capital credits to be paid back to members. Dakota Electric is […]
Holiday Lighting Tips
Ice. A Weighty Subject.
Winter brings snow and outdoor fun, but ice is no reindeer game.
Ice can affect power lines by the weight of the ice, […]
Electric Gift Ideas
Our Commitment to Community
School Donations
Dakota Electric awarded a total of $47,000 of unclaimed capital credits money to the school districts of 192, 252, 659 and Dakota County Technical College. This money will […]
Dakota Electric pays out an estimated $5.8 million to its members
Dakota Electric Association’s Board of Directors recently announced the 2022 capital credit payout to its members of a projected $5.8 million. Those who received power from Dakota Electric in 1998 through 2002 will receive a […]
Opportunities to Serve Your Electric Cooperative
As a member-owned electric cooperative, Dakota Electric Association’s members have an opportunity to serve their cooperative.
As part of the annual election process, Dakota Electric is requesting volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee that interviews […]
Dakota Electric Donates to Local School Projects
Dakota Electric Association provided the school districts of 192, 252, 659 and Dakota County Technical College with donations from the unclaimed capital credits fund. Dakota Electric awarded a total of $47,000 of unclaimed capital credits […]
Giving Thanks
Here at Dakota Electric, we are thankful for our members and our employees who serve them. While our priority is always to provide safe, reliable and affordable electricity, community is at the root of […]
