News & Information
What’s New?
An Update On All Things Dakota Electric
Board of Directors Reorg
Paul Bakken has been appointed as the new board chair; Bill Middlecamp is now the vice chair; Jerry Pittman is […]
Solar Performance and EV Updates
2021 Dakota Electric Solar Performance
*Based on the eia.gov 2020 average monthly electricity use per residential household in Minnesota.
Electric Vehicle Update
*Based on the eia.gov 2020 average […]
How Much Does It Cost?
Estimating Electricity Use & Cost
Step 1: Your electric bill is determined by the number of kilowatt-hours (kWh) used during a billing period. For 2021, the average kWh cost was 12.8¢. […]
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 […]
Rebates and Promotions
Take advantage of these promotional rebates! Install a qualifying, energy-saving air-source heat pump or ductless air-source heat pump and save.
Reminder!
Many of you recently had […]
July Co-op News
2022 Electricity Brochure Available
The most recent information on how the electric generation, transmission and distribution systems work, plus the sources, costs and emissions of fuels used in meeting the needs of Dakota Electric’s […]
Dakota Electric named five-time Employer of Excellence
Representing Dakota Electric Association at the award event was (L-R): director Bill Middlecamp, director Margaret Schreiner, human resources generalist Kaitlyn Simon, human resources […]
Dakota Electric awards $160,000 in scholarships
One-hundred and one area high school students received scholarships this spring for their post-secondary education from Dakota Electric Association®. Others receiving part of the $160,000 unclaimed capital credits this year are students at Inver Hills […]
Dakota Electric rallies park volunteers for the 18th year of helping in local parks
About 35 Dakota Electric Association members volunteered their time on May 7 at Lake Byllesby Regional Park near Cannon Falls as part of the annual, statewide, Touchstone Energy GreenTouch Day.
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Great River Energy Update
Low-Carbon Future Comes Into Focus
A step forward in Great River Energy’s vision to be the ideal power provider for Minnesota’s cooperative members has been taken.
This step was the […]
