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Rate case update

Dakota Electric submitted a general rate case petition to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Sept. 19, 2019, requesting an overall annual revenue increase of about $8.7 million or […]

Dakota Cares Committee (L-R): Wendy Apitz, Dave Reinke, Kaitlyn Simon, Corey Willert, Cherry Jordan, Bernie Kolnberger, Susan Strong and Tom Riste. Not pictured: Mel Belschner.

Last year, Dakota Electric and its […]

Dakota Electric will send five local high school juniors or seniors on an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., June 20-25 as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour.

Sponsored by the […]

Holiday lighting technology over the years

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The tradition of stringing electric lights during the holidays may have started in […]

Devise a plan for festive holiday lights, check. Unearth the box of tangled string lights from the closet, check. Test outdoor outlet GFCI to ensure it’s working. Wait, what?

Before you deck the halls, be […]

How to choose the right LED bulb

Step One

LED bulbs come in a number of shapes and sizes. To guarantee a good fit, start by checking the shape […]

Take a screenshot of our handy light bulb guide to help you navigate through the lighting aisle. Choose the right bulb shape, color and brightness to fit your needs.

The diagrams below shows a typical home’s electrical connections and who is responsible for the different components. The homeowners own the electrical equipment highlighted in red. Be sure to consult our

Rate case update

Dakota Electric submitted a general rate case petition to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Sept. 19, 2019, requesting an overall annual revenue increase of about $8.7 million or 4.3%.