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Your source for all things energy-related: the WH blog offers energy-saving tips, maintenance guidelines, program information and much more.

Tony’s Tech Tip - How do you know if a website is secure?Tony’s Tech Tip - How do you know if a website is secure?

Tony’s Tech Tip - How do you know if a website is secure?

February 21, 2018, Guest Blogger

How can you know your information is safe on the internet from identity theft?

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How Space and Engine Block Heaters affect winter billsHow Space and Engine Block Heaters affect winter bills

How Space and Engine Block Heaters affect winter bills

January 17, 2018, Grant Bowman

With winter now in full effect, many of us adapt our ways of life to keep cars working and houses warm and comfortable for the winter. The problem is we forget how this may influence our pocket books at the end of the month.

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ORU helps families in needORU helps families in need

ORU helps families in need

December 29, 2017, Heather Reinhart

An Operation Round Up (ORU) grant awarded to the Buffalo Rotary is helping families in Buffalo and Montrose this winter.

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2017 Capital Credit Refunds2017 Capital Credit Refunds

2017 Capital Credit Refunds

December 11, 2017, Stacie Nielsen

To cap off 2017, Wright-Hennepin (WH) is proud to announce a $3.6 million capital credit refund to members!

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Why do my lights blink on and off in bad weather?Why do my lights blink on and off in bad weather?

Why do my lights blink on and off in bad weather?

December 6, 2017, Stacie Nielsen

Why do the lights blink during bad weather? You may be asking these questions of your electric cooperative, so we want to try and answer them.

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What is a substation?What is a substation?

What is a substation?

December 4, 2017, Heather Reinhart

As part of ongoing efforts to ensure electric reliability, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) recently energized its newest substation in Plymouth, Minn. So, what is a substation anyway?

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Providing light and savings to Camp CourageProviding light and savings to Camp Courage

Providing light and savings to Camp Courage

November 30, 2017, Heather Reinhart

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) recently provided True Friends Camp Courage with a grant to replace all the lighting at its facilities in Maple Lake with LEDs.

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Ways to improve your energy efficiencyWays to improve your energy efficiency

Ways to improve your energy efficiency

October 30, 2017, Darrell Erickson

Being efficient is a good thing and it’s interesting how efficient we can become when we are the ones paying for that resource. Especially if you run into a situation where your electric bill is just too high.

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Understanding clearances and right of wayUnderstanding clearances and right of way

Understanding clearances and right of way

October 23, 2017, Nathan Karels

When members plant or place items in front of our equipment, we have a hard time performing our work.

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Beware of Power Shut Off ScamsBeware of Power Shut Off Scams

Beware of Power Shut Off Scams

October 19, 2017, Heather Reinhart

Scammers have been calling homes in our service area claiming to be from a utility company.

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Cooperatives--Communities at their very bestCooperatives--Communities at their very best

Cooperatives--Communities at their very best

October 9, 2017, Guest Blogger

Electric cooperatives have been a part of the fabric of Minnesota for more than 80 years. Fourth and fifth-generation members today enjoy the same benefits of membership as the pioneers who strung the first wires into Minnesota’s countryside.

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Wright-Hennepin invites you to a Halloween event for cooperative monthWright-Hennepin invites you to a Halloween event for cooperative month

Wright-Hennepin invites you to a Halloween event for cooperative month

October 2, 2017, Heather Reinhart

October is cooperative month. To celebrate, we are hosting an event from 3 – 5 p.m. on October 31 at our headquarters in Rockford, Minn. This event is for children, who will receive a bag of candy and…

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Electric vehicles look to boom as prices come down and big automakers get involvedElectric vehicles look to boom as prices come down and big automakers get involved

Electric vehicles look to boom as prices come down and big automakers get involved

August 20, 2017, Nathan Karels

It is estimated that multiple electric vehicles (EV) will be similarly priced as their gas-powered counterparts by 2020.

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Operation Round Up donations help fund Lunch Box Fever programOperation Round Up donations help fund Lunch Box Fever program

Operation Round Up donations help fund Lunch Box Fever program

August 13, 2017, Josh Randt

Eight years ago, Lunch Box Fever began as an idea by college student Emily Pennuto to help feed children who don’t always have reliable access to food. In 2014, RiverWorks Community Development in…

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Pole inspections begin in AugustPole inspections begin in August

Pole inspections begin in August

August 1, 2017, Josh Randt

Each year, Wright-Hennepin (WH) performs pole maintenance, which begins with an inspection of all poles within a designated portion of WH’s service territory. The inspection is designed to identify…

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Storms, trees and responsibilitiesStorms, trees and responsibilities

Storms, trees and responsibilities

June 27, 2017, Josh Randt

Though we’re barely into the summer season, we’ve already experienced storms that have downed, damaged or weakened trees. Given the volatility of summer weather, we could experience additional severe…

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Tips to help you maintain your AC this summerTips to help you maintain your AC this summer

Tips to help you maintain your AC this summer

June 19, 2017, Grant Bowman

It’s that time of year again that we all dream about – time to get outside and enjoy all the great outdoor experiences Minnesota offers during summer. That also means you are going to be shutting up…

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New water heating program introduced for 2017New water heating program introduced for 2017

New water heating program introduced for 2017

April 4, 2017, Nathan Karels

In the market for a new water heater? We've got a program for you! 

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Could air infiltration be sucking money from your wallet?Could air infiltration be sucking money from your wallet?

Could air infiltration be sucking money from your wallet?

March 14, 2017, Grant Bowman

Air infiltration is a natural occurrence. Differences in air temperature and pressures are always at work trying to even out the pressure between the inside and outside of your home. Every time you…

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