News & Information
You’re invited to our Energy Trends Expo!
Join us for this free community event sponsored by Dakota Electric in cooperation with Lakeville Friends of the Environment.
Thursday, May 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway
- Vendor tradeshow
- Demonstration of […]
DIY: Three easy projects to save energy
Insulate your water heater. Insulating a water heater that’s warm to the touch can save 7 to 16 percent annually on your water heating bills. Check with the manufacturer for their recommendations on tank […]
Even your electric vehicle can be green!
Along with its wholesale power supplier, Great River Energy, Dakota Electric offers you an opportunity to power your electric vehicle with 100-percent wind energy, for the life of the vehicle, at no extra cost!
Great River Energy moving toward 50 percent renewables
A foundation of round-the-clock energy sources and strategic additions of wind energy and hydropower have Great River Energy, Dakota Electric’s wholesale power supplier, on track for 50 percent renewables by 2030.
Over the years, […]
Notice to Cogenerators
In compliance with Minnesota Rules Relating to Cogeneration and Small Power Production, Chapter 7835, Dakota Electric Association is required to interconnect with and purchase electricity from cogenerators and small power producers that satisfy the conditions […]
Save Energy, Save Money: Energy Wise Load Management Programs
SAVE EVEN MORE! Receive electricity at nearly half the regular rate by participating in one or more of the following load management programs. To learn more about a specific program, visit Energy Wise® Load […]
Message from your President and CEO
The board of directors recently approved our 2019 budget and construction work plan, which continues to provide for construction of new growth and maintenance of our 4,000 miles of electrical lines and related equipment.
FAQs: Energy Wise Rebates
All rebates under $400 will be issued as a credit on your electric bill. Rebates $400 and over are typically issued as a check in the mail.
Generally, it can take approximately 8-12 weeks to […]
Crops Day 2019
For the thirteenth year, Crops Day will bring specialists to Dakota County to share local research results and crop management strategies with producers and other agricultural professionals. This event is free and open to the […]
Application deadline for 2019 NRECA Youth Tour is Feb. 21
Dakota Electric is sending five high school juniors or seniors on an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. June 15-20 as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour.
Students […]
