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The sixteenth annual Crops Day, hosted by University of Minnesota and Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District experts, will take place on Wed., March 13, 2024, at the Dakota Electric Association office in Farmington. The event offers local research results and crop management strategies to producers and agricultural professionals, with free admission and lunch [...]

Imagine a virtual power plant (VPP) as a high-tech, interconnected system that doesn't exist in a single physical location but operates as if it were one. It's like having a bunch of power sources, like solar panels, wind turbines and batteries, spread out in different places but working together seamlessly.Here is a breakdown of how it [...]

Participate in one or more of the following load management (also known as off-peak) programs and receive electricity at nearly half the regular rate! Learn more on our Programs & Rebates page. To enroll, contact the Energy Experts® at 651-463-6243 or [email protected] ProgramsAvailable for electric water heaters, electric thermal storage heaters and slab storage floor heating systems.Interruptible [...]

Dakota Electric named The Drawer, Eagan, as the local 2023 Touchstone Energy Community Award winner. Kaitlyn's Kloset, Eagan, and DARTS, West St. Paul, were named runners-up. Each organization received an award along with $500, and The Drawer advances to the statewide competition for a chance to win $2,000. [...]

Check out this year's Energy Wise rebates for your home. For more information and for rebate forms, please visit our Programs & Rebates section. Click to Download PDF

There will be a decrease to residential members’ bills in 2024 due to the resource & tax adjustment (RTA) charge and advanced meter recovery fee.How Much is the Decrease?For residential members, the 2024 RTA will be -$0.0018 credit per kilowatt-hour, which is $0.0045 lower than 2023. The 2024 advanced meter recovery fee will be 66 cents [...]

As we enter the new year, we're excited to share key updates on Dakota Electric's strategic initiatives. Our unwavering commitment to safety, member service, and innovation drives us forward. Safety remains a top priority, with the second-year implementation of the Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP) and active participation in the "Commitment to Zero Contacts" [...]

Dakota Electric Association is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for area students to win an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. from June 18 – 23, 2024. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is part of the National Rural Electric Youth Tour, and Dakota Electric is calling on all eligible students to apply. Students who are [...]

Dakota Electric Association had the pleasure of hosting 17 Tesla owners at our headquarters in Farmington, MN in December, 2023. This is the Tesla Holiday Light Show we created that evening featuring the holiday classic, "Carol of the Bells." Thank you to all who participated, sharing their time and Teslas. Special thanks to [...]