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November Co-op News

Energy Assistance Available We want to help our members find energy assistance resources to help bring their account current. Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP) increased the amount of funding available to help members pay costs associated with heat and electricity. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is crucial to contact an [...]

2021-10-25T13:11:28-05:00October 25th, 2021|Categories: Circuits|

The People Behind Your Power

“Dakota Electric is a wonderful place to work, learn and grow within your career. I’ve lived and worked within our service territory for over 20 years and am honored to have taken part in its expansion. I’ve really enjoyed collaborating on projects with my talented coworkers as we all strive to make the cooperative [...]

2021-09-28T08:30:59-05:00September 28th, 2021|Categories: Circuits|

Step Into Energy

Careers In Energy The electric power industry is responsible for more than 7 million American jobs in communities large and small.1 And as the world focuses on improving and diversifying energy production, job opportunities are expanding.Dakota Electric exists to serve our members not only with safe, affordable and reliable electric power, but also with community [...]

2021-09-28T08:37:15-05:00September 28th, 2021|Categories: Circuits|

Community Awards

Apply for the 2021 Touchstone Energy Community Award The Touchstone Energy Community Award allows Dakota Electric to recognize and support local businesses, non-profit organizations and community needs. In 2021, Dakota Electric will provide up to three awards to local organizations, earning each winner a $500 cash prize. One local award winner will compete for a [...]

2021-09-28T08:29:27-05:00September 24th, 2021|Categories: Circuits|

Harvest Safety Tips for Farmworkers

Every year, we see collisions where tractors and other farming equipment accidentally collide with utility poles and power lines, causing injuries and power outages. These dangerous accidents can be avoided by looking up and around your surroundings when operating large farm machinery. If you’re preparing for harvest season, please keep the following safety tips in [...]

2021-09-28T08:29:16-05:00September 24th, 2021|Categories: Circuits|

October Co-op News

Energy Assistance We want to help our members find energy assistance resources that can help bring their account current. Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP) increased the amount of funding available to help members pay costs associated with heat and electricity. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is crucial to contact an [...]

2021-09-28T08:43:21-05:00September 24th, 2021|Categories: Circuits|

To Our Members

Learning, Listening and Improving Greg Miller (L), President & CEO  Jerry Pittman (R), Board Chair At Dakota Electric’s July board meeting, our board of directors voted to accept Great River Energy’s proposal to sell Coal Creek Station in North Dakota. The board is responsible for placing the interests [...]

2021-08-31T07:06:33-05:00August 30th, 2021|Categories: Circuits|

Focus On: Electric Bikes

Dakota County Sheriff’s Office use new e-bikes on patrol Earlier this year, the Beneficial Electrification League (BEL) announced a grant opportunity for projects promoting beneficial electrification. Beneficial electrification means powering something with electricity that was not previously powered or was powered by an alternative source. Doing so can reduce emissions, lower [...]

2021-08-31T06:37:06-05:00August 30th, 2021|Categories: Circuits|