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- Home Lighting 101: Feeling good about available choices
- School visit regarding electrical safety
- SWCE seeking bids for truck
- Great River Energy, ITC Midwest, and Xcel Energy propose transmission line project with application for Certificate of Need
- Minnesota electric cooperatives: 2026 legislative priorities
- Manager Connection: Full System Rate Increase 2026
- Metallic balloon safety for all times during the year
- The Power Surge: Factors driving the rising demand for electricity
- Manager Connection-Grid Improvements
- Roetman, Kjersten volunteer to assist recovery efforts in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa
- MISO says power grid ready for winter, but stresses risks remain
- Great River Energy board approves 2026 budget and rates
- Wilson retiring from Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric, Nordahl promoted to member services manager
- 2026 Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., scheduled June 15-20
- Manager Connection – Record Capital Credits
- Board of directors approves record retirement of capital credit equity
- Steele-Waseca awarding $1,000 scholarships to high school graduates in 2026
- SWCE EV Chargers: 28 cents/kWh
- What to do when you lose power
- Remember electrical safety when decking the halls
- One stop online shop for all things electric
- Empowering the next generation in the energy sector
- Manager Connection: Concern for Community
- PowerOn Midwest open houses wrap up across southern Minnesota
- Great River Energy’s E3 Commercial Financing Program brings value to communities
- Faribault data center clears review amid Twin Cities growth
- Nuclear Power: Facts and Myths
- Air source heat pumps provide year-round comfort that is efficient and cost-effective
- Manager Connection: Town Hall Meeting Questions
- 2026 Nominating Committee appointments announced
- Steele-Waseca members pose questions during town hall meetings in Owatonna
- Neurons boost grid capacity
- Four best bets to stay cyber safe
- Manager Connection: Member-Owned Co-ops
- Is your dual fuel system ready for cold weather?
- Cold Weather Rule notification
- Consider adding a home power station to your outage toolbox
- Sending a child to college? Discuss safety first
- Unlocking the full potential of renewables with batteries
- Sparking an interest with Cooperative Careers Camp
- Manager Connection: Employees form the infrastructure of the cooperative
- Late July storms cause 1,300 outages in Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric’s service territory
- Steele-Waseca among southern Minnesota cooperatives celebrating 10 years of landmark acquisition
- Three smart home technologies to help you save energy
- Annual meeting donor appreciation
- Manager Connection: Summer Energy Consumption
- Schwab reflects on career with Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric
- Moving soil
- Lithium-ion battery safety on flights
- Midwest grid operator projects sufficient generation capacity
- SWCE awards 17 scholarships in 2025 to high school graduates
- Manager Connection: Addressing Annual Meeting Questions
- Two new directors elected by mail-in ballot announced at Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric’s 89th Annual Meeting
- SWCE board of directors and corporate services
- SWCE Annual Meeting, 89 years lighting the way
- Beyond weather: Key drivers that determine load control events
- Great River Energy: Powering what’s possible
- Get energized about a career in energy!
- Manager Connection: Director Elections & Annual Report
- May is Electrical Safety Month
- Annual Cogeneration Notification to Membership 2025
- Electric Cooperatives PAC cites success in 2024
- Districts 2, 4 & 6 Board Candidates 2025
- Federal action not likely to impact local energy bills
- Schwab retires from Steele-Waseca
- Manager Connection: annual meeting & mail in ballots
- Auto Pay Members: sign up for SmartHub starting May 5
- Annual meeting details, voting with the mail-in ballot
- Great River Energy, ITC Midwest and Xcel Energy move forward with Upper Midwest’s first 765-kV electric transmission backbone
- Minnesota Nuclear Energy Alliance calls for end to nuclear moratorium to secure clean energy future
- No foolin’: April is safe digging month
- Lineworker Appreciation
- Manager Connection: Outages
- Steele-Waseca board candidates for 2025 announced by co-op’s Nominating Committee
- Wrapped in savings with proper insulation
- “War of the Currents” assembly at Medford School
- Manager Connection: Dual Fuel
- After nearly 37 years, Don Bos retires from Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric
- Soil Health Winter Workshop Highway 14 tour stop coming to Owatonna Feb. 18
- MISO predicts adequate resources to meet winter demand
- MISO approves historic portfolio of high-voltage electric transmission lines
- Manager Connection: WMA Increases
- Residential rebates for co-op members in 2025 announced by Steele-Waseca
- 2025 Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. scheduled June 16-21
- Data center site in Faribault fetches $4.5 million
- Manager Connection – Electric Sources, Planning and Looking Ahead
- Wholesale provider Great River Energy increasing rates in 2025
- Steele-Waseca expands qualifications for awarding $1,000 scholarships to high school graduates in 2025
- Non-Discrimination Statement
- Prevent holiday fires by practicing safety around your home
- Options for paying your Steele-Waseca electric bill
- Manager Connection: Capital Credit Equity Retired
- Steele-Waseca board of directors learn of co-op’s line crew assistance in South Carolina and Florida
- New record established with retirement of capital credit equity approved by SWCE board of directors
- SWCE dump truck for sale
- Steele-Waseca among electric co-ops sending lineworkers to aid power restoration after Hurricane Helene
- Fire extinguisher safety
- Members updated on co-op activities during four town hall meetings in Owatonna
- Manager Connection – Transmission Line Projects
- 2025 Nominating Committee appointments announced
- Roetman reflects on power restoration experience in Jamaica
- SWCE Sends Line Technicians to South Carolina – WCCO Reports on Delegation
- Growing rooftop solar scams prompt action from government, co-ops
- Is your dual fuel system ready for cold weather?
- Go above and beyond for a safe harvest
- Cybersecurity tips for a safer digital world
- Manager Connection: Co-op Community
- Roetman volunteers to help rebuild electric service in Jamaica
- Cold Weather Rule Notification
- Beginner’s guide to the electric grid
- Paving the Way
- Manager Connection: Benefits of Electricity
- Steele-Waseca utilizes Great River Energy contribution to benefit six community organizations
- MREA perspective on state’s completed legislative session
- Manager Connection: Rebates
- Youth Tour experience in Washington, D.C.—“unforgettable”
- Field of Heroes
- Grid project: drone installation
- Twins Community Fund Youth Baseball Clinic
- Members on dual fuel program: updates
- Downloading the SWCE app
- Move over for flashing lights—it’s the law
- 18 scholarships awarded to high school grads
- 88th Annual Meeting Recap
- Mail-in ballot results announced at 88th annual meeting
- Steele-Waseca’s 2024 Nominating Committee
- Five common myths about how to save energy at home
- Richter to represent Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric in Washington, D.C., for the 2024 Youth Tour
- Hydro power generation project
- Integrated resource plan gets OK from Minnesota PUC
- Great River Energy: Powering what’s possible for Steele-Waseca
- Heat pumps offer benefits for consumers, the environment
- Manager Connection: Annual Review of the Co-op
- Steele-Waseca annual meeting reminders
- Mail-in ballots are on their way
- SWCE 2024 board of director nominees
- Steele-Waseca implementing time-of-use rate May 1
- Gopher State One Call
- Annual Cogeneration Notification to Membership
- Tips to help you find and correct electrical hazards around your home
- Manager Connection: 88th Annual Meeting Details
- Steele-Waseca annual meeting details with first year of mail-in ballots
- Are you covered if your electronics sustain damage after an outage?
- National Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 8
- Manager Connection – Your Trusted Energy Advisor
- Board candidates for 2024 announced by Steele-Waseca’s Nominating Committee
- What can we expect from the legislature in 2024?
- What does it mean when you see the Energy Star® label?
- Residential rebates available to members in 2024
- Manager Connection – Tree Trimming Benefits
- Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric seeking assistance to locate former members
- Expanding the grid while maintaining reliability, resiliency
- Manager Connection: Cost of Power Increases
- Steele-Waseca board of directors approve mail-in ballot option for annual meeting voting
- Making a Winter Driving Survival Kit
- 2024 Washington, D.C. Youth Tour scheduled June 18-23
- Midwest electric system ready for winter weather
- New study reveals Minnesota electric cooperatives contribute nearly $20 billion to the state’s economy
- Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric awarding $1,000 scholarships to qualified high school graduates in 2024
- Manager Connection – Reliable, affordable electricity continues in 2024
- Budget, rates set for ’24 by wholesale provider Great River Energy
- Steele-Waseca installs two electric vehicle chargers
- Five ways to safeguard your home this winter
- Stan Eaton memorial plaque moved
- Grid North Partners to implement 19 transmission upgrades to reduce system congestion
- Manager Connection: $2.135 million capital credit equity approved
- Steele-Waseca board appoints Schlaak District 3 director
- New record retirement of capital credit equity approved by Steele-Waseca board of directors
- Learn how to avoid common phone utility scams
- When should you replace your water heater?
- Manager Connection: 2023 Rebates
- Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric announces 2024 Nominating Committee appointments
- Steele-Waseca host town hall meetings for first time since pandemic
- Spooky energy savings in the spirit of efficiency
- Electric co-ops grow for the communities they serve
- Farm Safety Field Day
- Is your dual fuel system ready for cold weather?
- Manager Connection: Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- Board Director Duane Edwardson dies at the age of 84
- Cold Weather Rule notification
- Steele-Waseca tours member businesses
- Questions to consider before installing rooftop solar
- Are you covered if your electronics sustain damage after an outage?
- GRE doubles joins nationwide electric vehicle initiative
- Manager Connection: Gopher State One Call
- Rebate check presentation-Absolute Air
- Olson pleased with line technician opportunity at Steele-Waseca
- GRE doubles commitment to pollinator-friendly habitat restoration
- Electricity: An everyday value when compared to other common expenses
- Manager Connection – Reliable Energy Created in Tree Trimming & Planned Outages
- Washington, D.C. Youth Tour, “It was an amazing trip and experience!”
- The Buzz about Pollinator Gardens: Celebrating the Significance of Pollinator Week
- Minnesota’s legislative session will impact everyone in the state who uses electricity
- Efficiency upgrades to help you save this summer
- SWCE awards scholarships to “Class of 2023” high school graduates
- Manager Connection: Annual Meeting Recap & Review of Articles of Incorporation & Bylaw Changes
- Members in attendance for annual meeting approve proposed articles of incorporation, bylaws, and elect directors
- A new PAC identity unveiled by NRECA
- SWCE Annual Meeting reminders 2023
- Nominating Committee completes duty for board of director nominees
- Klokonos representing Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric for the 2023 Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.
- Great River Energy delivers on its triple bottom line in 2022
- Wacek thrilled with accounting position at Steele-Waseca
- SWCE 2023 board of director and corporate services
- Manager Connection: Annual Meeting, Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws
- Annual Cogeneration Notification to Membership
- Gopher State One Call
- SWCE 2023 board of director nominees
- Manager Connection: Annual Meeting 2023
- Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric preparing for 87th annual meeting
- Steele-Waseca’s Nominating Committee announce board candidates for 2023
- Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric representatives meet with state legislators
- Play it safe: 10 do’s and don’t when using portable generators
- National Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 10th
- Manager Connection – 100% carbon free by 2040 & National Lineworker Appreciation Day
- Generic chargers can cause serious injury
- Do you have or know someone dealing with an ice dam issue this winter season?
- Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric bringing back auditions for national anthem singer at co-op’s 87th annual meeting
- Heat pumps prove efficient, effective in cold climates
- Burns enjoying Steele-Waseca’s customer service representative position
- FAQ’s on Electric Vehicles (EVs)
- Energy efficiency tax credits for homeowners
- Applications being accepted for 2023 Washington, D.C. Youth Tour
- Steele-Waseca partners with Voices for Cooperative Power on legislative policies impacting rural energy consumers
- Manager Connection – Increases in Cost of Power
- Steele-Waseca announce 2023 residential rebates available to members
- 2023 Washington, D.C. Youth Tour scheduled June 13-18
- Shopping for a space heater? Choose wisely
- How electricity gets to your home, farm, or business
- Stelter reflects on new challenges as Steele-Waseca’s finance division manager
- Manager Connection – Opportunity to Serve
- Great River Energy’s wholesale rates projected to increase in 2023
- Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric awarding $1,000 scholarships in 2023 to qualified high school graduates
- Load Management Schedule: 11-18-22 & 11-19-22
- Five ways to fight the winter chill and save energy
- Manager Connection – Record Capital Credit Equity
- Record retirement of capital credit equity approved by Steele-Waseca board of directors
- USDA funding available for qualified individuals and families to buy or repair homes
- Minnesota co-op “spreads the word” about hybrid electric bucket trucks
- Iverson among Quilt of Valor recipients
- Dual fuel program participants encouraged to have adequate supplies of your secondary fuel source
- Wilson utilizing Steele-Waseca experience to develop division manager position
- Manager Connection – Utility Fraud
- Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric announces appointments for 2023 Nominating Committee
- Cooperatives handle the heat, even during the hottest times of the year
- Is your dual fuel system ready for cold weather?
- Manager Connection – National Co-op Month: Focused on You
- Four ways to boost your cyber hygiene
- Cold Weather Rule notification
- Suds and savings: 10 ways to save energy in the laundry room
- Short Circuits Issue 101: Cooperation
- Gopher State One Call
- Electric system resilient during sweltering heat
- Manager Connection – Distracted Driving
- Master Electrician Joel Dulas having an active start with Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric
- Heat pumps built for summer cooling, colder winter weather
- Seykora, Kindseth thankful for Youth Tour experience in Washington, D.C.
- Manager Connection: Rebates
- Lundberg retires after 49 years with Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric
- Grid authorities issue warnings about summer energy demand
- Top tips to stay cool and save energy this summer
- Scholarships awarded by Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric to “Class of 2022” high school graduates
- Manager Connection: Popularity of Electric Appliances & Equipment Rise
- Incumbent directors re-elected during SWCE’s 86th annual meeting
- Incumbent directors re-elected during SWCE’s 86th annual meeting
- SWCE conducting in-person annual meeting Tuesday, June 7
- June 2022 Sparks Ad Connection
- April 12 storm damage
- Your membership to affordable, reliable, responsible power
- Nominating Committee determines board of director nominees
- Fire safety training at Steele-Waseca
- GRE members elect directors; board elects officers
- SWCE 2021 annual meeting minutes
- Kindseth, Seykora to represent Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric during 2022 Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.
- SWCE annual meeting reminders
- Low-carbon future comes into focus
- SWCE board of directors and corporate services members
- DeVries retires after 37-year career at Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric
- Portion of Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric members to receive survey in June
- Message to our owners by SWCE General Manager Syd Briggs
- SWCE’s 86th Annual Meeting Agenda
- KW Saves kWhs: Kitchen Appliances
- May 2022 Sparks Ad Connection
- Manager Connection – In-person Annual Meeting 2022
- Legislative Day at the Capitol
- Annual Cogeneration Notification to Membership
- 811 5 Steps for Safe Digging & Gopher State One Call
- SWCE 2022 board of director nominees
- For sale at SWCE – 06′ Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
- Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric prepares for in-person annual meeting
- KW Saves kWhs: Microwave vs. Stove
- 1955 SWCE Service Truck Repainted
- KW Saves kWhs: Water Heating Expenses
- April 2022 Sparks Ad Connection
- Downed and Dangerous
- Considering a home wiring project?
- April 12 storm damage
- National Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 11
- Would you like your Sparks newsletter delivered to your inbox?
- GRE members reaffirm approval of sale of Coal Creek Station, HVDC transmission system; approve Discovery Wind project
- Manager Connection – Lineworker Appreciation
- Email notifications available to SWCE members
- SWCE Nominating Committee announce board candidates for 2022
- March Sparks Ad Connection
- Let us know if you plan to build
- Great River Energy to sign agreement with Apex Clean Energy for 400-megawatt Discovery Wind
- Manager Connection – Beware of Utility Scams
- Former Steele-Waseca General Manager Donald Larson dies at age 91
- Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric hosts electric vehicle safety training for area fire departments
- KW Saves kWhs: Fans & Filters
- Steele-Waseca details residential rebates available to members in 2022
- Powering Up After an Outage
- Why is my bill higher in the winter?
- Be Safe
- Manager Connection – Top 5 Reasons We Love Serving Our Member-Owners
- Ensuring the electric grid can bounce back quickly
- USDA funding available to help low-income individuals and families buy or repair homes
- SWCE seeking applicants for Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.
- Behind the Scenes with Jen: National Clean Off Your Desk Day
- Heating your home accounts for up to 48 percent of your utility bill
- Electrical safety training in Claremont
- Manager Connection – Legislative Involvement
- KW Saves kWhs: Rugs & Pipes
- GRE clean energy transition brings era of rate stability
- SWCE awarding scholarships in 2022
- KW Saves kWhs: Air Vents & Smart Thermostats
- Behind the Scenes with Jen-SWCE 1936 Replica Service Truck, Bids Due
- Extension cord safety
- 10 Outdoor Lighting Tips to help you stay jolly
- USDA funding available to help low-income individuals and families buy or repair homes
- Manager Connection – Record-Breaking Capital Credit Equity
- Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric board approves new record retirement of capital credit equity
- Our focus is you—the member
- KW Saves kWhs: Sun in the day-Drapes at night & Bundle up
- Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric nominating committee appointments announced for 2022
- Supporting electric co-op members across Minnesota, Connexus Energy successfully challenges unlawful BNSF practices
- Manager Connection – Cooperative Principles
- Storage Water Heating Program
- Sobrack among Jay York Scholarship recipients
- Getting proper rest can make a huge difference in staying safe during harvest
- Protecting against cyberattacks
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Cold Weather Rule notification
216B.097 Cold Weather Rule; Cooperative or Municipal Utility Subdivision 1. Application; notice to residential customer. (a) A municipal utility or a cooperative electric association must not disconnect and must reconnect the utility service of a residential customer during the period between October 1 and April 30 if the disconnection affects the primary heat source for […]
Consider adding a home power station to your outage toolbox
Courtesy: Great River Energy (GRE) Batteries, flashlights, and bottled water are all traditional items kept in an emergency kit to potential outages, but adding a portable power station can help keep you connected until electricity is restored. More convenient and affordable than a generator, rechargeable power stations can serve as a handy backup during short-term […]
Sending a child to college? Discuss safety first
When you are shopping for dorm room supplies, decor, snacks and other back-to-campus items, take a moment to discuss safety tips with your child before hugs and goodbyes. Here are some safety topics to help keep your college student safe. Electrical safety tips • When shopping for items that run on electricity, look for a […]
Unlocking the full potential of renewables with batteries
As the world moves toward cleaner energy solutions and states continue implementing carbon-free policies, renewable resources like wind and solar will play an increasingly significant role in powering our lives. But these resources inherently come with a challenge: the variability of their production. Wind and solar are not dispatchable resources by themselves—meaning they cannot simply […]
Sparking an interest with Cooperative Careers Camp
Courtesy: Great River Energy (GRE) According to the U.S. Department of Energy, jobs in the energy industry are growing 25% faster than overall employment in the country. “We are seeing a generation of skilled workers retiring from our industry,” said Great River Energy Talent and Outreach Partner Heather Bittle. “Now is the time to spark […]