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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 [...]

Energy Assistance Available For energy assistance resources visit www.dakotaelectric.com/member-services/billing-payment/financial-assistance. Contact us Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 651-463-6212 or 1-800-874-3409, or email [email protected]. Beneficial Electrification Beneficial electrification supports the use of more all-electric appliances and equipment, such as electric heat pumps and electric [...]

SCHOOL DONATIONS Dakota Electric provided independent school districts 196, 197 and 199 and Inver Hills Community College with this year’s donations from the unclaimed capital credits fund. A total of $50,000 was awarded to the schools (distributed based on enrollment size), which will be used to fund specific educational projects and reach district goals. Read [...]

OVER 100,000 METERS INSTALLED By January 2022, we will have an estimated 120,000 advanced meters installed. The project remains under budget and on time, even with supply chain issues. This is due to the extra efforts Dakota Electric employees are making to ensure the updates run smoothly. Fixing meter issues Updating to advanced meters [...]

$6.1M BACK TO MEMBERS $6.1 million return estimated in 2021 This year, the board of directors approved the retirement of $6.1 million in capital credits to be paid back to members. Dakota Electric is returning the remaining 1995, 100% of the 1996-97 and 80% of the 1998 allocation. Members who [...]