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ChargeWise EV Programs & Wellspring Renewable Energy

ChargeWise Electric Vehicle (EV) Programs Dakota Electric offers three voluntary options for charging your EV at home as well as a rebate of $500 to assist with the cost of installing a charging circuit on the storage or time-of-use programs. Off-peak storage rate This option offers members the lowest cost of off-peak electricity for [...]

2024-09-03T11:17:13-05:00August 30th, 2024|Categories: Circuits|

Member Appreciation Night at the Zoo

On Thursday, July 18, Dakota Electric hosted its annual Member Appreciation Event at the Minnesota Zoo, showing our gratitude to our dedicated members. Around 8,000 members enjoyed complimentary admission to the zoo, making for an evening filled with excitement and discovery. Attendees explored popular exhibits like the Wings Financial World of Birds Show, ventured into [...]

2024-08-05T17:15:41-05:00August 1st, 2024|Categories: Circuits|Tags: , , |

Youth Tour 2024 Recap

Dakota Electric sparked excitement by sending five outstanding high school students on an unforgettable adventure to Washington, D.C. Matthew Vengal and Tanisha Senapati from Eastview High School, along with Elizabeth Aars and Makayla Magnuson from Lakeville North High School and Adonias Ketema from Rosemount High School, earned an all-expense-paid trip to the nation’s capital. They [...]

2024-08-05T18:37:31-05:00August 1st, 2024|Categories: Circuits|

Your Rates Explained

The electric rates you pay are made up of TWO parts: Wholesale power costs are related to the energy and services provided by our power supplier, Great River Energy. This includes costs to operate power plants, transmission lines to move electricity over long distances and contracts to buy electricity. Wholesale cost recovery is [...]

2024-08-05T18:51:28-05:00August 1st, 2024|Categories: Circuits|

Innovative Sustainability – Mowing Green

Mean Green Mowers is currently providing week-long trials of their commercial electric lawn mowers to various cities in Minnesota. Some of our member cities like Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount are expected to participate in this innovative trial. These all-electric mowers eliminate the need for gas-powered equipment, offering significant cost savings, reduced [...]

2024-08-05T18:53:19-05:00August 1st, 2024|Categories: Circuits|

Bremer Family Farms & Lights

Meet Dakota Electric's 2023 Holiday Glow-off winner! Established in 1952, Bremer Family Farms is always buzzing with life and the spirit of togetherness. Bremer Family Farms is a three-generation dairy farm owned and operated by Karen, her son John and daughter-in-law Janet. John and Janet's children, Sara and Michael, also contribute [...]

2024-07-01T17:23:15-05:00July 1st, 2024|Categories: Circuits|Tags: , |

Electrical Safety Outside the Home

Power Lines Keep kits and other flying objects away from power lines. Never climb trees, poles or towers that are contacting power lines. When using a ladder, be aware of overhead power lines. Patios Install weatherproof boxes or covers on outdoor outlets. Make sure all lighting is designed [...]

2024-07-01T17:49:57-05:00July 1st, 2024|Categories: Circuits|Tags: |

2024 Scholarships Awarded

More than 100 area high school students received scholarships this spring for their post-secondary education from Dakota Electric Association. Other students receiving part of the $160,000 in unclaimed capital credits this year are students at Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College, who will receive their scholarships in the fall. Dakota Electric has [...]

2024-07-01T14:16:52-05:00July 1st, 2024|Categories: Circuits|