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Double or Triple your rebate on select heat pumps

Some call this offer cool. Others call it hot. We say, it’s both! Cool and heat your home with an energy-saving air-source heat pump or a ductless air-source heat pump and receive a HOT promotional rebate! Equipment must be installed by a registered contractor and enrolled in an Energy Wise® off-peak rate to qualify. *Limited [...]

2019-10-08T13:43:43-05:00March 25th, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

Volunteers needed for annual GreenTouch event

Saturday, May 4 | 9 a.m. - Noon | Lebanon Hills Regional Park Dakota Electric seeks volunteers at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan as part of Touchstone Energy Cooperatives’ GreenTouch event. Members will help with natural resource restoration, including planting and seeding native wildflowers and grasses. After a morning of work and a free [...]

2019-03-28T08:09:03-05:00March 25th, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

Join us at the Energy Trends Expo!

You’re invited to our Energy Trends Expo! Join us for this free community event sponsored by Dakota Electric in cooperation with Lakeville Friends of the Environment. Thursday, May 9  |  6-8 p.m.  |  Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway Vendor tradeshow Demonstration of battery-powered yard tools Electric vehicle car show Breakout sessions 6:30 p.m. — [...]

2019-03-28T08:11:09-05:00March 25th, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

Minnesota Cold Weather Rule

The State of Minnesota set up the Cold Weather Rule to protect residential heat-affected customers — who make and keep a payment plan — from disconnection of service between Oct. 15 and April 15. Most Cold Weather Rule payment plans last until April 15 unless you make other arrangements with Dakota Electric. Your service could be [...]

2019-03-28T08:09:21-05:00March 25th, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

Considering solar? Here are some things to keep in mind.

Today’s consumers want and expect options, including the type of energy powering their homes. Many homeowners are looking for a less expensive form of energy with ongoing savings. Some are looking for a green energy source. These two motives are why many homeowners are exploring rooftop solar panels. However, as attractive and popular as rooftop [...]

2019-02-28T10:37:02-06:00February 28th, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

Nominating committee selects 2019 director candidates

In accordance with Article III, Section 3, of the Bylaws of this Association, the Nominating Committee, in a meeting assembled on January 28, 2019, in the office of Dakota Electric Association, have selected the following nominees for directorship of said Association to be on the ballot for the annual meeting to be held on April [...]

2019-02-28T10:37:10-06:00February 28th, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

Purchase renewable energy — no equipment, no hassle!

Maybe your home or location isn’t ideal for installing rooftop solar panels. Or maybe you just don’t want solar panels or a wind turbine installed on your home or property. You can still purchase renewable energy to power your home! By participating in Dakota Electric’s Wellspring Renewable Energy® program, you can support renewable energy and [...]

2019-02-28T10:37:17-06:00February 28th, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

What’s new? Update on Dakota Electric’s solar projects

As a member-owner of Great River Energy, we purchase 100 percent of our wholesale power from the cooperative. However, there is a provision in the wholesale power contract that allows distribution cooperatives, like Dakota Electric, to develop and install a small percentage of renewable energy for their own use. About 10 years ago, Dakota [...]

2019-06-20T08:27:33-05:00February 28th, 2019|Categories: Circuits|

You’re invited to our Energy Trends Expo!

Join us for this free community event sponsored by Dakota Electric in cooperation with Lakeville Friends of the Environment. Thursday, May 9  |  6-8 p.m.  |  Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway Vendor tradeshow Demonstration of battery-powered yard tools Electric vehicle car show Breakout sessions 6:30 p.m. — Home Audits: Opportunities, tools and DIY tips 6:50 [...]

2019-02-28T10:37:23-06:00February 28th, 2019|Categories: Circuits|