News & Information
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 […]
2019 RTA Change
The Resource and Tax Adjustment (RTA) charge will increase on most members’ bills in 2019.
How much is the increase?
For residential members, the 2019 RTA charge will be $0.0025 per kilowatt-hour, which is $0.0013 higher […]
Apartment Living: Energy Efficiency Style
Although your landlord or management company is ultimately responsible for your building’s energy efficiency, you can reduce energy use in your apartment with the energy tips below:
- Set back your thermostat 7-10 degrees […]
A Guide to 3 Main Types of Heat Pumps
Heat pump technology is one of the most advanced and energy-efficient heating and cooling technologies available. Heat pumps do not create heat, like combustion furnaces do. They simply transfer or “pump” heat using heat exchangers, […]
2019 Energy Wise Rebates
The following summary lists the 2019 rebate programs offered by Dakota Electric. To qualify for any of these programs, you must live in Dakota Electric’s service territory and meet the specific requirements set for each […]
Dakota Electric members donate more than $21,000 to those who need assistance
Dakota Electric Association distributed $21,480 in 2018 through its Helping Neighbors® program to the Community Action Program, The Salvation Army and 360 Communities for local energy assistance.
“This money is available because of our members’ generous […]
Dakota Electric offers students free trip to Washington D.C.
Dakota Electric Association will provide five high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour, June 15-20.
Employee charity program raises more than $31,000 for worthy causes
Dakota Electric Association and its employees have raised $31,614 for charities — the most ever — through its employee-led program called Dakota Cares.
The Dakota […]
