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Co-op News
How to apply for energy assistance
We want to help our members find energy assistance resources that can help bring their account current. Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP) recently expanded its eligibility requirements and […]
Community Events & Programs
Electrical Safety Demonstrations
Manager of safety services, Brandon Lunde, promotes safety education in our schools and local communities through electrical safety programs and safety camps.
Kids
Play It Safe Around […]
Dakota Electric and CoBank donate $20,000 to local organizations
Dakota Electric Association, along with CoBank, one of its lenders, recently donated $20,000 to three community organizations. 360 Communities received $10,000, and Dakota Woodlands and Hastings Family Services received $5,000 each.
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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 board affirms Great River Energy’s plan
Dakota Electric Association’s board of directors voted on Thursday, July 29, to approve the plan presented by Great River Energy, its wholesale power supplier, to sell Coal Creek Station generation plant in Bismarck, North Dakota, […]
Power Supply Transformation Continues
New ownership group for Coal Creek Station plans carbon capture and renewables
Great River Energy is the second largest electric power supplier in Minnesota and one of the largest generation and transmission cooperatives […]
Energy Mix Progression
Learn more about Great River Energy and their power supply transition by reading their recent press releases.
How Electricity Works
Generation (Great River Energy)
Electricity is produced with diverse energy sources and technologies at generation facilities. These facilities require the energy from fuels like coal, natural gas, hydroelectric energy and renewable energy such […]
Clean and Convenient Electricity
As Great River Energy transforms its power supply portfolio to include more renewable resources, the electricity generated will get cleaner and cleaner. Additionally, participating in energy conservation and load management (off-peak) programs helps delay the […]
How Much Does It Cost?
Estimating Electricity Use and Cost
Step 1: Your electric bill is determined by the number of kilowatt-hours (kWh) used during a billing period. Your average kWh cost equals the dollar amount […]
