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- 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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FAQ’s on Electric Vehicles (EVs)
It’s no secret that consumer interest in electric vehicles (EVs) is growing, and Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric has been receiving general inquiries about EVs, along with requests for specific information on charging requirements, incentives, etc. You have probably also heard that most automakers are transitioning many or all their new vehicles to electric-only models over the […]
Energy efficiency tax credits for homeowners
Courtesy: Energy Star® As part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, federal tax credits for energy efficient home upgrades have been increased and extended until 2032. This not only means that you may be eligible to claim credit for qualifying home improvements on your 2022 federal tax return, but you can also plan […]
Applications being accepted for 2023 Washington, D.C. Youth Tour
Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric is sponsoring two eligible students Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric is accepting applications from eligible high school sophomores or juniors for an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., for the 2023 Youth Tour, June 13-18. The tour is coordinated through the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) and hosted by the National Rural Electric Cooperative […]
Steele-Waseca partners with Voices for Cooperative Power on legislative policies impacting rural energy consumers
Courtesy: Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) As a local energy co-op, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric works daily to provide reliable, affordable power to the communities and member-owners we serve. The cooperative has a long history of coming together to turn on the lights for rural energy consumers. Over the years, we have adapted our business practices […]
Manager Connection – Increases in Cost of Power
By Syd Briggs,General Manager Recently, our two major power providers announced expected increases to vary from 5.3% to 7.9%. As successful as Steele-Waseca is at reducing costs without reducing service … it is necessary to pass the increased cost on to our members in 2023. As most of our members know, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric passes […]