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We are so excited to announce our 2023 Holiday Lights Competition! Whether you live in an apartment, a house, or run a small business, we want to see your light display! A prize will be awarded for the most liked post in each category. Snap a photo of your holiday lights display. Share it on [...]

As the season of Thanksgiving approaches, we wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for each and every one of you. We're proud to be your partner in lighting up homes, businesses and lives.Through your contributions, we've been able to make a difference in our communities in so many ways:Keeping the Lights On: [...]

Install Electric Heating There are many benefits to installing electric thermal storage (ETS) heating in your home. If you are considering electric heat for those hard-to-heat areas, purchase an ETS heating system and receive $50/KW ENHANCED REBATE when you enroll in one of Dakota Electric’s off-peak programs. This offer is only available Nov. 1 [...]

Sales Tax Exemption For Residential Heat A tax exemption is available for the months of November through April if you heat your home primarily with electricity. To determine eligibility, see the Minnesota Department of Revenue Sales Tax Fact Sheet 157 or get your questions answered at www.revenue.state.mn.us.If you have questions regarding your eligibility for sales tax [...]

The Member Advantage Cooperatives (co-ops) are a vital contributor to the American economy and way of life. Nationally observed every October since 1964, Co-op Month is a chance to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions made by those who work in or benefit from co-ops. What is an electric co-op?Electric co-ops have a history and business model [...]

As part of the collaboration, Collins Aerospace's Burnsville facility committed to enrolling in the Wellspring program for the next five years. The agreement, executed in June, involves the purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECs) to offset their energy consumption. These RECs represent the environmental attributes of renewable energy generation and serve as tangible proof of their [...]

The new Lunds & Byerlys in Apple Valley — located on the corner of Pilot Knob Road and 155th Street — is not just a grocery store; it's a destination that offers a remarkable culinary experience, a rooftop escape and a commitment to sustainability that sets a high standard for environmentally responsible retail. The Apple Valley [...]

Address confidentiality program Safe at Home helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and other crimes, and anyone who fears for their safety, by establishing a confidential mailing address and providing a mail forwarding service. While Dakota Electric needs members’ actual addresses to establish and maintain electric service, we use Safe at Home addresses [...]

A Win-Win Partnership for a Sustainable Future Dakota Electric teamed up with Habitat for Humanity Twin Cities to transform two homes in Lakeville, Minnesota. This initiative was born out of a unique collaboration, as the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) reached out to Dakota Electric to explore opportunities to support Habitat for Humanity [...]