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and energy assistance
resources available
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Benecial Electrication
programs and other
innovative solutions
SAFETY
Avoid utility scams
by following these
tips
Wishing
you and
yours
a joyful
and safe
Fourth of
July!
ECO Act
Passes!
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from upgrades to
Minnesota’s energy
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FOR DAKOTA ELECTRIC MEMBERS
JULY 2021
CIRCUITS
ECO Act Passes
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
Thank you to our Dakota County
legislators for supporting
signicant and benecial reform
to the state’s energy eciency
standards, a cornerstone of the
state’s energy policy.
Dakota Electric is excited about
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directly pass along to our members
because of the proactive provisions
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The ECO Act gives Dakota Electric
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respond to emerging technologies,
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Utility programs that encouraged
the adoption of technologies like
LED lighting and Energy Star
®
rated
appliances have provided more
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the state and supported local jobs
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have emerged, the Conservation
Improvement Program (CIP)
became outdated and needed
reforms to continue providing
tangible savings and environmental
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The CIP energy-reduction goal
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programs, like Dakota Electric’s



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technologies to help reduce total
energy use and save members
money, a groundbreaking reform
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— substituting electricity for a
member’s current fuel source — is
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
electricity for a member’s current
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
For more than eight decades,
Dakota Electric has provided
local homes, businesses, schools,
hospitals and other essential
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help members save money and
energy, and continue a decades-
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

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our Energy Experts
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CIRCUITS | JULY 2021
DISTRICT 1
John (Jack) DeYoe
David Jones

Chair
DISTRICT 2

Treasurer
Jim Sheldon

GRE Director
DISTRICT 3

Secretary


GRE Director
DISTRICT 4

Vice Chair


MREA Director
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®
and Dakota Electric
®
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Dakota Electric is an equal opportunity/
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BOARD
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BENEFICIAL
ELECTRIFICATION
PROGRAMS
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Dakota Electric's storage rate offers
members the lowest-cost off-peak
electricity for charging an EV, but
the hours available are the most
restrictive. Electricity for charging your
EV is available only during off-peak
hours. Power will not be supplied
outside of the off-peak hours and
the circuit must be dedicated to EV
charging.
Noon
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4.87¢/kWh
Charging Not Available
EVERY DAY
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A charger installed on Dakota Electric's time-of-use rate will always receive
electricity, so you can charge your vehicle whenever needed. A special
meter is installed that allows the rate to fluctuate based on the time of day
you charge your EV.
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the use of more all-electric
appliances and equipment,
such as electric heat pumps
and electric vehicles, and
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greenhouse gas emissions
and fosters a more robust and
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Dakota Electric’s electric vehicle
charging programs are the
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Act aims to unlock across the
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use program provides the most
Dakota Electric also
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to cover the cost of installing
a charging circuit on either
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Holidays include New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day
and Christmas Day.
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Additional cost for taxes and the Resource and Tax Adjustment (RTA)
applies. Other outlets for your EV that are not o-peak outlets are
prohibited when participating in this program.
Noon
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7.55¢/kWh
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Noon
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12.38¢–13.77¢/kWh
7.55¢/kWh
44.2¢/kWh
MONDAY – FRIDAY
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Heating with ASHPs
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are more expensive upfront than ASHPs, there is a potential for
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Cooling with ASHPs
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CIRCUITS | JULY 2021
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

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Unfortunately, Dakota Electric is not hosting the
Member Appreciation Event at the Minnesota Zoo

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“We are disappointed to have to cancel the Member
Appreciation Event for yet another year,” said Dakota
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of our community continues to be the top priority as
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Air-Source Heat Pumps
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The technology of today’s 
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in an Energy Wise
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Ductless Air-Source Heat Pumps
A  is a good
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sources, costs and emissions of fuels used in meeting the
needs of Dakota Electric’s members, is available by visiting
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