Rate Case
Dakota Electric recently filed a rate increase with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Read on to learn more about our need for a rate increase, the timeline, and how you can stay informed.
Learn about the process with the public utilities commission and understanding interim rates.
Make sure your voice gets heard. Find out ways to stay informed and participate in public hearings.
Your questions answered. Learn more about Dakota Electric’s rate increase plans.
Fees & Information
The AGi fee allows Dakota Electric to recover costs from installing advanced meters and communication equipment. The fee will eventually be eliminated. The 2025 AGi fee is 78 cents per residential meter per month.
The RTA allows Dakota Electric to adjust prices according to wholesale power cost fluctuations, property and real estate tax changes, and changes in conservation spending. The current residential RTA is $0.0113 per kWh.
Seasonal rates reflect the higher cost of wholesale electricity in the summer months for residential members. The net effective rate, including the RTA, is 14.90 cents per kWh in June, July and August and 13.51 cents per kWh for the remaining months.
Your Rights
Dakota Electric is regulated by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and is the only regulated electric cooperative in the state. To learn more about consumer laws, statutes and rules, visit the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
Created by the State of Minnesota to help those in need, the Cold Weather Rule protects Minnesota consumers from disconnection between Oct. 1 and April 30. Find out how to prevent disconnection during this time by downloading our Cold Weather Rule Notification of Rights brochure.
We understand the importance of protecting the Personally Identifiable Information (PII) provided by our members. Dakota Electric protects its members’ privacy in accordance with all regulatory and legal requirements. To learn more, download our Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Member Notice.
