News & Information
Environmental School’s wind turbine installed
FARMINGTON, Minn. (Nov. 15, 2007) — Renewable energy is soon to be on tap for the School of Environmental Studies, Apple Valley, as crews recently completed the installation of a 160-foot tower topped with a […]
Touchstone Energy® Community Award applications being accepted
FARMINGTON, Minn. (Oct. 3, 2007 ) — Dakota Electric Association is now accepting applications for the Touchstone Energy Community Award, which recognizes individuals, businesses, non-profit and community groups that have shown a strong commitment to […]
McGruff safety kits made available to children
FARMINGTON, Minn. (September 10, 2007) — 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, provided local […]
Macy’s reduces electric use and receives rebate from Dakota Electric
FARMINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 31, 2007) — Dakota Electric Association today announced that through a partnership with Macy’s Burnsville, the suburban department store received an EnergyWise® energy-efficient rebate of $48,287 for a recent lighting upgrade.
As part […]
Dakota Electric members attend free zoo event
FARMINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 1, 2007) — Nearly 6,000 Dakota Electric Association members and their families attended the Tenth Annual Member Appreciation Event on July 26 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The annual event provides an opportunity […]
AACC International purchases wind energy
“AACC International is proud to partner with Dakota Electric in the Wellspring program,” Barbara Mock, vice president of finance, said. “The Wellspring Renewable Wind Energy program is a good fit for our organization, which is […]
Dakota Electric invites members to MN Zoo
FARMINGTON , Minn. (July 17, 2007) — Dakota Electric Association invites its members to enjoy a complimentary night at the Minnesota Zoo on Thursday, July 26. This marks the tenth year that Dakota Electric will […]
Teachers have opportunity to learn at Will Steger Institute
FARMINGTON , Minn. (July 12, 2007) — Dakota Electric Association’s power supplier, Great River Energy, is sponsoring area educators to participate in the second annual Will Steger Foundation Summer Institute.
The institute is scheduled for Aug. […]
Local students return from Washington D.C. trip
FARMINGTON , Minn. (July 11, 2007) — Five students from high schools in Dakota County recently returned from a trip-of-a-lifetime to Washington D.C. The group joined more than 1,400 students from around the nation (35 […]
Christmas in July drop location: Dakota Electric
FARMINGTON, Minn. (June 19, 2007) — Dakota Electric Association, Farmington, has joined with Thomson West and the Southwest YMCA, Eagan, to collect Christmas decorations for Hope Chest, an organization that raises money for breast cancer […]
