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Late July storms cause 1,300 outages in Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric’s service territory

Late Monday night, July 28, storms in Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric’s service territory contributed to 1,300 meter location outages. Operations Division Manager Dan Meier reported outage calls started around 10:30 that night. The area most impacted was in Rice County with lots of trees in the lines. Steele-Waseca received assistance from crews with Freeborn Mower Electric […]

Steele-Waseca among southern Minnesota cooperatives celebrating 10 years of landmark acquisition

Courtesy: Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) July 31 marked the 10-year anniversary of the successful acquisition of Alliant Energy’s Minnesota service territory by Southern Minnesota Energy Cooperative (SMEC). The $127 million deal, completed in 2015, represents the largest-ever acquisition of an investor-owned utility (IOU) service territory by electric cooperatives in the United States. The historic […]

Three smart home technologies to help you save energy

by Abby Berry, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Smart technologies make our homes comfortable, convenient, and energy efficient. By connecting your home Wi-Fi network, smart devices automate everyday tasks like lighting, heating, cooling, and home security—they can even communicate with other smart devices in the home. While not all smart home products are specifically […]

Annual meeting donor appreciation

Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric members attending the co-op’s annual meeting, June 3, received a free LED lightbulb with a donation to an area food shelf. The 219 pounds in non-perishable items and $276 collected were donated this year to the New Richland Area Food Shelf. Steele-Waseca wanted to share the appreciative thank you letter above for […]

Manager Connection: Summer Energy Consumption

General Manager Syd Briggs When we experience the heat of summer, our electric bills tend to increase as air conditioners work overtime, driving up home energy consumption. Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric is your local not-for-profit electricity provider, and we are committed to helping you beat the heat without breaking the bank. As we experience those hot […]

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