News & Information
Saving Energy During Peak Times Benefits All
Conserving electricity during peak energy use times not only lowers your monthly bill, but it can also benefit our entire community.
“Peak times” refer to periods of the day when the electricity demand is highest. Think […]
National Farm Safety & Health Week
This week serves as a reminder to prioritize safety in every aspect of farm operations — especially electrical safety and roadway awareness.
Farm electrical safety tips
Electricity is essential on […]
Back-to-School Electrical Safety Tips
As kids head back to school, here are some electrical safety tips that are useful whether they’re starting college, or getting on the school bus for the first time.
Considering Solar? Know the Facts and Avoid the Scams
Residential solar can be a great way to reduce your electric bill and support renewable energy — but it’s important to make informed decisions and watch out for misleading claims. At Dakota Electric, we […]
EV Programs & National Drive Electric Month
Plug In America has announced that its annual National Drive Electric Week campaign is expanding to National Drive Electric Month, running from Sept. 12 to Oct. 12, 2025. The extended format gives communities […]
Cold Weather Rule, 4-H Winners & Other News
Assistance for Military Personnel
If a member is ordered into active duty, for deployment or for a change of active military duty station, Minnesota law may protect these military personnel and their families from […]
Breaking Ground on Energy Center in Lakeville
Dakota Electric officially broke ground in June on a new headquarters facility in Lakeville, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the cooperative.
The new Energy Center will be […]
Rate Case Update & Other News
Rate Case Update
On June 6, Dakota Electric and the parties to our rate case signed a Settlement Agreement that, if approved by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, would reduce our requested rate increase […]
Annual Member Appreciation Night at the MN Zoo
On Thursday, July 17, Dakota Electric welcomed thousands of members to the Minnesota Zoo for our annual Member Appreciation Event — an evening dedicated to celebrating and thanking those […]
Youth Tour 2025 Wrap Up
Dakota Electric sent five exceptional students — Ankit Mukhopadhyay, Makenna Becker, and Victoria Fierst of Eagan High School, and Geyasree Badri and Johan Vengal of Eastview High School — on an unforgettable, all-expenses-paid trip […]
