A Greener, More Renewable Energy Source Is Powers the Cities of Burnsville and Eagan The cities of Burnsville and Eagan made the decision to power all city-owned facilities served by Dakota Electric, with Wellspring Renewable Energy®. Through the Dakota Electric renewable energy program, these city facilities will be powered with wind energy, which is made possible [...]
2021 Award Winners Since 2005, Dakota Electric’s Touchstone Energy Community Award has recognized local non-profit organizations that make a difference in the communities we serve. One winner and two runners-up are chosen from the applications received. Each receives $500, and the winner is entered into a statewide competition for a chance at a $1,000 prize. [...]
Nominating Committee In accordance with Section 3, Article III, of the Bylaws of this Association, we the undersigned Nominating Committee, in a meeting held on January 25, 2022, have selected the following nominees for directorship of said Association to be on the ballot for the 2022 board elections:DISTRICT 1 David Jones (incumbent), Jeff Nelson, Raj [...]
Through its Helping Neighbors® program, Dakota Electric Association distributed $32,898 in 2021 to the Community Action Program, The Salvation Army and 360 Communities for local energy assistance. “This money is available because of our members’ generous donations to our Helping Neighbors program,” Greg Miller, Dakota Electric president and chief executive officer, said. “Dakota Electric is merely [...]
OVERVIEW Due to several large-scale trends, electricity’s role in the future of energy and environmental policy is in the midst of a major change that could have a significant impact on electric cooperatives. While historically the principal way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions was to reduce energy consumption through energy conservation and energy efficiency, now [...]
Beneficial electrification encourages the use of more all-electric appliances and equipment, like electric vehicles, water heaters, weed trimmers, etc., provides members with clean products and benefits the environment. Dakota Electric members can use our rebates and programs to help transform their homes to be more energy efficient and environmentally friendly, while saving them money. [...]
RESOURCE & TAX ADJUSTMENT (RTA) CHARGE & ADVANCED METER RECOVERY FEE There will be a slight increase to residential members’ bills in 2022 due to the RTA charge and advanced meter recovery fee. HOW MUCH IS THE INCREASE? For residential members, the 2022 RTA will be $0.0020 per kilowatt-hour, which is $0.0019 higher than [...]
Check out this year’s Energy Wise rebates for your home. For more information and for rebate forms, please visit www.dakotaelectric.com/programs-rebates.
Below are some frequently asked questions and answers regarding our Energy Wise rebates. If you have further questions, call 651-463-6243 or email [email protected].
SAVE MONEY! 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! To enroll, visit our load management page or contact the Energy Experts® at 651-463-6243 or email [email protected]. STORAGE PROGRAMS Available for electric water heaters, [...]
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