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What’s Behind Your Electric Bill? Understanding the Cost of Reliable Power

If your electric bill was higher than expected this summer, you're not alone. August is typically one of Minnesota's warmest months, and when temperatures climb into the 90s or higher, home cooling systems run longer and more frequently to keep homes comfortable. Higher energy use is often the biggest reason bills increase, but it's only [...]

2026-09-01T11:09:03-05:00September 1st, 2026|Categories: Blog Post|Tags: , , , |

Shift Timing, Shift Savings

As we settle into the summer heat, our homes naturally use more electricity. Air conditioners run longer, refrigerators work harder, and daily routines—from cooking dinner to doing laundry—often overlap during the warmest hours of the day. That’s also when electricity demand across our community peaks. At Dakota Electric Association, our top priority is delivering safe, [...]

2026-06-30T13:16:02-05:00June 30th, 2026|Categories: Blog Post|Tags: , , |