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April News

Board Election Information As a member of Dakota Electric, you have the opportunity to participate in our annual election and vote for the directors who serve on the board and govern your cooperative. Due to COVID-19, the board of directors will not hold an in-person annual meeting in 2022. The 2022 annual meeting reports will be available [...]

2022-03-29T10:54:07-05:00March 28th, 2022|Categories: Circuits|

The Discovery Wind Project

Great River Energy Announces Agreement with Apex Clean Energy for 400-Megawatt (MW) Wind Project in North Dakota  Great River Energy has reached an agreement in principle with Apex Clean Energy to purchase renewable energy from a 400-megawatt (MW) wind energy project in McLean County, North Dakota. The Discovery Wind project, expected to reach commercial [...]

2022-02-28T09:25:57-06:00February 28th, 2022|Categories: Circuits|

Sustainable Cities

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 [...]

2022-02-28T09:19:47-06:00February 28th, 2022|Categories: Circuits|

Touchstone Energy Awards

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. [...]

2022-02-28T09:19:36-06:00February 28th, 2022|Categories: Circuits|

March News

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 [...]

2022-02-28T09:19:02-06:00February 28th, 2022|Categories: Circuits|

What Beneficial Electrification Means For Members and Co-ops

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 [...]

2022-01-31T13:08:31-06:00January 31st, 2022|Categories: Circuits|

Beneficial Electrification Explained

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.  [...]

2022-01-31T13:08:26-06:00January 31st, 2022|Categories: Circuits|

February News

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 [...]

2022-01-31T13:03:12-06:00January 31st, 2022|Categories: Circuits|