News & Information
Dakota Electric Goes to Washington D.C.
Representatives from Dakota Electric recently traveled to Washington D.C. as part of a delegation from the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA), which is the statewide organization that supports the interests of rural cooperatives.
CyberSecurity
Maintaining Cyber, Physical Security are High Co-op Priorities
Dakota Electric strives to protect the grid and safeguard our members’ assets and data against cyberattacks. Co-ops work together and share cybersecurity information with […]
Energy Saving Tips for Winter
After a hot summer, it’s exciting to welcome cooler weather as we transition into winter, but if you’re not careful, higher energy consumption can sneak in too. Fall is the ideal time […]
2023 Board Election Information
Interested Director Candidates
In adherence with Dakota Electric’s bylaws and policies, an annual election is held where any eligible member may seek election to the board of directors in […]
November Co-op News
Sympathies
Long-time board member Judy Kimmes passed away on Oct. 1 after a battle with cancer. She was elected to the board in 1997 and lived in rural Hampton, where she and […]
Nicolai Wins Township Leader Award
Dakota Electric Association recently awarded David Nicolai, Castle Rock Township supervisor, the 2022 Outstanding Township Leader of the Year award. Each year, Dakota Electric seeks to recognize outstanding rural leadership with the award. Dakota Electric […]
Touchstone Energy® Community Award applications being accepted
Dakota Electric Association is now accepting applications for the Touchstone Energy Community Award, which recognizes non-profit groups and community organizations that have shown a strong commitment to the community. The award acknowledges the efforts of […]
October Co-op News
Apply for the Touchstone Energy Award!
Dakota Electric is now accepting applications for the Touchstone Energy Community Award, which recognizes nonprofit groups and community organizations that have shown a strong commitment to […]
National Co-op Month
The Membership Advantage
Cooperatives (co-ops) are a vital contributor to the American economy and way of life. Nationally observed every October since 1964, Co-op Month is a chance to acknowledge and celebrate […]
Co-op Careers
Help Power The Future
Those that work in the energy industry power life at home and the places we learn, play and work. These people, whether they work outside or in an […]








