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- 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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Heat pumps built for summer cooling, colder winter weather
Advancements in air source heat pump (ASHP) technology for colder climates have led to increased adoption of these systems in recent years. Great River Energy (GRE) serves members across Minnesota, including Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric, and is part of the Minnesota ASHP Collaborative, a joint effort that also includes Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), Minnesota […]
Seykora, Kindseth thankful for Youth Tour experience in Washington, D.C.
Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric’s 2022 Youth Tour delegates, Nate Seykora and Alex Kindseth, each expressed gratitude in having the opportunity to travel with Minnesota’s delegation and experience Washington, D.C., June 14-19. Nate shared that from the Arlington National Cemetery to Mount Vernon, the NRECA (National Rural Electric Cooperative Association) tour “was an unforgettable experience.” “I am […]
Manager Connection: Rebates
By Syd Briggs,General Manager Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric member-owners seeking to add value to their energy dollar may utilize rebates offered by the co-op in 2022. Rebates for central air conditioners ($50 with a SEER rating 14.5 and higher) and air source heat pumps (ASHPs) require a quality installation. To find a qualified installer, visit Steele-Waseca’s […]
Lundberg retires after 49 years with Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric
Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric Finance Division Manager Dave Lundberg retired Thursday, June 30, following a 49-year career with the co-op. “I’m 70 and it’s time to pass the baton on,” said Dave. Lundberg joined Steele-Waseca on June 1, 1973, as an accountant after being recruited while attending Willmar Technical Institute. “I was recruited—yes,” said Dave. “They […]
Grid authorities issue warnings about summer energy demand
Great River Energy (GRE) has sufficient resources, but weather may warrant added measures The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently issued its 2022 Summer Reliability Assessment.In it, NERC—the United States’ authority on electric reliability—warned that several parts of the country are at risk of energy shortfalls this summer due to predicted above-normal temperatures and […]