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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, [...]

What to Expect in 2022 Greg Miller, President & CEO It is a new year, which means new opportunities, challenges and growth. We look forward to what is to come in 2022. GENERAL UPDATE At the December board [...]

Downed and Dangerous If you see a downed power line, always assume it is energized and dangerous. Avoid going near it, getting anything in contact with it and call our 24-hour outage line at 651-463-6201. Downed power lines can energize the ground up to 35 feet away ­— so keep your distance. Never [...]

Dakota Electric will send five local high school sophomores, juniors and seniors on an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., June 14-19 as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour.  Sponsored by the nation’s electric cooperatives since 1958, the NRECA Youth Tour is designed to [...]