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Crops Day 2019

For the thirteenth year, Crops Day will bring specialists to Dakota County to share local research results and crop management strategies with producers and other agricultural professionals. This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is requested. Please RSVP to Jackie at 651-463-6319 or [email protected]. WHERE Dakota Electric Association 4300 220th St. W [...]

2019-01-31T11:19:03-06:00January 31st, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

Application deadline for 2019 NRECA Youth Tour is Feb. 21

Dakota Electric is sending five high school juniors or seniors on an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. June 15-20 as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour. Click here to apply! Students must be available for an in-person interview on March 14 or 19.

2019-01-31T11:19:28-06:00January 31st, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

2019 RTA Change

The Resource and Tax Adjustment (RTA) charge will increase on most members’ bills in 2019. How much is the increase? For residential members, the 2019 RTA charge will be $0.0025 per kilowatt-hour, which is $0.0013 higher than December 2018. This will increase the average residential member’s bill by less than $1 per month. Commercial accounts should [...]

2019-01-31T11:19:36-06:00January 31st, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

Apartment Living: Energy Efficiency Style

Although your landlord or management company is ultimately responsible for your building's energy efficiency, you can reduce energy use in your apartment with the energy tips below: Set back your thermostat 7-10 degrees at night or when you’re away from home. During the winter, open drapes during the day to utilize the sun’s heat and [...]

2019-01-31T11:19:52-06:00January 31st, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

A Guide to 3 Main Types of Heat Pumps

Heat pump technology is one of the most advanced and energy-efficient heating and cooling technologies available. Heat pumps do not create heat, like combustion furnaces do. They simply transfer or “pump” heat using heat exchangers, compressors and refrigerant. Since more heat energy is transferred than consumed in the process, the efficiencies of heat pumps range [...]

2019-01-31T14:49:51-06:00January 31st, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

2019 Energy Wise Rebates

The following summary lists the 2019 rebate programs offered by Dakota Electric. To qualify for any of these programs, you must live in Dakota Electric's service territory and meet the specific requirements set for each rebate offering. Funds are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to change without notice. To [...]

2019-01-31T11:20:49-06:00January 31st, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

Dakota Electric members donate more than $21,000 to those who need assistance

Dakota Electric Association distributed $21,480 in 2018 through its Helping Neighbors® program 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 the Helping Neighbors program,” Greg Miller, Dakota Electric president and chief executive officer, said. “Dakota Electric is merely [...]

2019-01-31T09:43:22-06:00January 31st, 2019|Categories: Press Release|

Dakota Electric offers students free trip to Washington D.C.

Dakota Electric Association will provide five high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour, June 15-20. Join hundreds of young people from across the U.S. Each June, more than 1,500 students from across the country travel to Washington, [...]

2019-01-30T14:05:58-06:00January 30th, 2019|Categories: Press Release|

Employee charity program raises more than $31,000 for worthy causes

Dakota Electric Association and its employees have raised $31,614 for charities — the most ever — through its employee-led program called Dakota Cares. The Dakota Cares Committee: Julie Simonsen, Bernie Kolnberger, SusanStrong, Corey Willert, Mel Belschner, Cherry Jordan, Dave Reinke and TomRiste. Each year Dakota Electric’s employees hold a variety of fundraising events and [...]

2019-01-07T16:48:46-06:00January 7th, 2019|Categories: Press Release|