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360 Communities & DARTS receive Dakota Electric donation and CoBank matching grant

Dakota Electric Association and CoBank presented Jeff Mortensen (center) and Laurie Bolin (2nd from left) of 360 Communities with a $10,000 donation. CoBank’s Cliff Bolstad (2nd from right) and representatives of Dakota Electric’s Board of Directors are pictured (L-R): Margaret Schreiner, Paul Bakken, Jack DeYoe and Janet Lekson. Dakota Electric Association, along with CoBank, [...]

2019-09-12T14:15:47-05:00September 12th, 2019|Categories: Press Release|

Charging Ahead

Visit PlugInConnect.com View EV Model List Electric vehicles (EV) are a growing market for new car purchases with more people making the switch from the gas station to an electrical outlet to fuel their vehicles. In the early 20th century, electric vehicles made up nearly 40% of the [...]

2019-08-30T11:12:57-05:00August 30th, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

Advanced Meter Upgrade

More information Dakota Electric is in the process of upgrading old meters to advanced digital meters. Benefits Increased system efficiencies Improved outage notification & restoration More energy information for members Replacement of aging infrastructure Information This fall we plan to install a limited number of meters and equipment to verify [...]

2019-08-30T14:11:10-05:00August 30th, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

September Programs

Featured Programs: Members can support renewable energy technologies by buying solar or wind energy in 100 kWh blocks. Two options available. Pick your charging program! Our two electric vehicle charging programs help you save money every time you charge your plug-in electric car. Take advantage of our Revolt program and power [...]

2019-08-30T11:11:18-05:00August 30th, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

Important Monthly Notices

When a household member has been ordered into active military duty, for deployment or for a change of duty station, they may find it hard to pay their utility bills. According to Minnesota Statute 325E.028, these military personnel may be protected from disconnection if they cannot pay their utility bills in full. To apply for [...]

2019-08-30T11:10:53-05:00August 30th, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

Local students return from Washington D.C. trip

Dakota Electric’s Youth Tour students pose for a picture in front of the capitol building while in Washington D.C. (L-R): Davin Blix, Sanjana Molleti, Sarah Zipf, Emma Veldhuis and Nils Peterson. Five area high school students, sponsored by Dakota Electric Association, recently returned from a Washington D.C. trip-of-a-lifetime. Dakota Electric’s students joined more than [...]

2019-08-07T10:20:00-05:00August 7th, 2019|Categories: Press Release|

Llama trek, music and magic part of the fun at the MN Zoo during Dakota Electric’s Member Appreciation Event


Dakota Electric Association had 5,833 people attend the company’s 22nd annual Member Appreciation Event at the Minnesota Zoo on July 25. During the event, zoo admission was free to all Dakota Electric members and their families. A llama poses for a selfie with a couple at Llama Trek. A child greets LED Lucy [...]

2019-08-01T14:05:50-05:00August 1st, 2019|Categories: Press Release|