News & Information
Dakota Electric donates to local school projects
Dakota Electric Association provided the school districts of Burnsville and Hastings with this year’s donations from the unclaimed capital credits fund. Dakota Electric awarded a total of $50,000 of unclaimed capital credits money to the […]
Rowan Wins Dakota Electric’s Township Leader Award
Tony Rowan was awarded the Township Leader Award in 2020.
Dakota Electric Association recently awarded Tony Rowan, Greenvale Township supervisor, the Outstanding Township Leader of […]
Power On
National Co-op Month
Greg Miller, President & CEO
You are more than just a customer. You are a member-owner of Dakota Electric. Because we are not-for-profit, we are focused […]
Co-op Month!
Energy Trends
Electric Farming Equipment and Harvest Safety
In 2017, John Deere showcased the first, fully battery-powered tractor. Nicknamed SESAM, for Sustainable Energy Supply for Agricultural Machinery, this all-electric tractor is modeled after John Deere’s 6r […]
DIY
Home Weatherization
‘Tis the season for sweaters, apple orchards and pumpkin-spice everything. It’s also the right time to start weatherizing your home for the heating season because those cold temperatures tend to sneak up […]
Donations
360 Communities, ProAct and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Dakota Electric Association, along with CoBank, one of its lenders, recently donated $20,000 to three community organizations. Dakota Electric’s $5,000 donation to 360 Communities, […]
Co-op News
Apply for the 2020 Touchstone Energy Community Award
The Touchstone Energy Community Award allows Dakota Electric to recognize and support local businesses, non-profit organizations and community needs. In 2020, Dakota Electric will […]
Dakota Electric provides McGruff safety kits for children
McGruff Safe Kids Identification kits for school children are now available from law enforcement agencies throughout Dakota County and nearby communities.
Dakota Electric Association, a member-owned electric cooperative, provides local law enforcement agencies throughout Dakota County, […]
Suståne chooses 100 percent renewable energy for facilities
Suståne Natural Fertilizer, a leading manufacturer-exporter of renewable, organic and natural slow release fertilizers and plant/soil amendments, announced today that its Cannon Falls facilities’ electricity requirements are now powered by 100-percent renewable energy. The renewable […]
