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Estimating Electricity Use & Cost  Step 1: Your electric bill is determined by the number of kilowatt-hours (kWh) used during a billing period. For 2021, the average kWh cost was 12.8¢. Step 2: Wattage determines electrical use per hour and can be found on the serial plate of the appliance. Electric load may also be [...]

Dakota Electric Owned Equipment vs. Member-Owned Equipment  This graphic depicts equipment owned by Dakota Electric (in yellow) and the member (in blue). The owner of the equipment is responsible for repairs if they are damaged. Members should hire a licensed electrician when making any repairs to member-owned equipment.  Spot [...]

Take advantage of these promotional rebates! Install a qualifying, energy-saving air-source heat pump or ductless air-source heat pump and save. Reminder! Many of you recently had your load control receiver upgraded. We encourage you to start your AC to make sure everything is connected properly before the [...]

2022 Electricity Brochure Available The most recent information on how the electric generation, transmission and distribution systems work, plus the sources, costs and emissions of fuels used in meeting the needs of Dakota Electric’s members, is available here. You may also request a copy of the brochure be mailed to you by calling 651-463-6212. [...]

Low-Carbon Future Comes Into Focus  A step forward in Great River Energy’s vision to be the ideal power provider for Minnesota’s cooperative members has been taken. This step was the sale of Great River Energy’s Coal Creek Station power plant and high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission system to Rainbow Energy Center and Nexus Line, respectively. The [...]

Business on a Human Scale  At Dakota Electric, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of member service and integrity while maintaining a close-knit, family-friendly working environment. Dakota Electric’s success depends on the skills and collective strength of all of our employees and their motivation to help our members. This month we are featuring a few of [...]

Benefits of an Air-Source Heat Pump (ASHP) An ASHP can provide efficient heating and cooling for your home. Since they have the ability to provide both cooling and heating, they serve as a single solution to keeping your home’s internal temperature comfortable year-round.One of our Dakota Electric members, Greyson W., recently installed an ASHP at [...]

Election Results Dakota Electric’s board of directors act on behalf of the membership to guide operations and future planning for the cooperative. The board of directors is made up of three members from each of its four districts. Directors serve three-year terms and are elected by you, our member-owners. Voting is done at large and [...]