Courtesy: National Cybersecurity Alliance October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Protecting yourself online doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. A few simple habits can…

General Manager Syd Briggs In October, electric cooperatives across the country take time to recognize National Co-op Month and reflect on the unique advantages of being part of a cooperative. It’s…

If you have a dual fuel heating system, also known as an off-peak system, now is the time to be sure your off-peak controls are functioning, and your backup system is prepared. Your fuel supply…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

General Manager Syd Briggs When we flip a light switch, we expect a light to turn on. We usually don’t give much thought to the processes or people behind it, until the light doesn’t turn on because…

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…

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…

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…