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How your cooperative maintains a safe and reliable electric system After the February power failures in Texas, Dakota Electric members may be concerned about the reliability of their electricity. Rest assured, your electric cooperative is more than prepared. Our focus on planning, proactive maintenance and investment in infrastructure improves our ability [...]

Visit Safe Electricity Dakota Electric on YouTube It was an average Illinois day in May — one that started like any other, when Cody Conrady was at work for an ag fertilizer company. He was an assistant manager, and it was his next-to-last day on the job. They were understaffed [...]

Landscaping is a great way to increase the value of your property and save energy, but trees and shrubs planted too close to power lines and other electrical equipment can create both safety and reliability concerns. You can help maintain power line access and clearance by planning ahead before planting trees and shrubs. These guidelines [...]

Many power outages are caused by trees and limbs falling on power lines during bad weather, interrupting the continuous electrical service our members have come to expect. In 2020, Dakota Electric embarked on a five-year vegetation management plan allowing us to spot potential issues ahead of time, perform line maintenance and provide safe and reliable [...]

Air-Source Heat Pumps Air-Source Heat Pump Promo Rebate* ≥ 8.2 HSPF $1,000 ≥ 9.0 HSPF $2,000 Unlike a central air conditioner, the technology of today's central air-source heat pumps cool and heat your home, even in sub-zero temps, providing efficient, dependable and reliable comfort year-round. A central air-source heat pump uses [...]

Financial assistance available to help with utility bills We know that COVID-19 has created additional financial hardships, placing an even larger burden on families already struggling to pay their bills or bring their accounts current. If you are experiencing difficulty paying your electric bill, the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay for [...]

From Your President/CEO and Board Chair On behalf of the board and the employees of Dakota Electric Association, thank you for the privilege of serving you. Thanks to a sound business continuity plan, technology investments and 200 amazing employees, your cooperative not only maintained during the COVID-19 outbreak we [...]

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On this year’s election ballot, the board is proposing bylaw changes. The proposed revisions provide additional guidance for the removal of a director who becomes totally incapacitated by a health condition, impairment, accident, death or other condition. Currently, the bylaws do not provide a clear provision for the removal of a director who has passed [...]