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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.

WH supplies generator for new Maple Grove Hy-Vee grocery storeWH supplies generator for new Maple Grove Hy-Vee grocery store

WH supplies generator for new Maple Grove Hy-Vee grocery store

October 24, 2019, Stacie Nielsen

WH recently finished installing and testing the generator at the newly opened Hy-Vee in Maple Grove.

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Electricity in our livesElectricity in our lives

Electricity in our lives

October 17, 2019, Stacie Nielsen

Electricity is an integral part of our lives and remains at a great value.

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Learn about our Energy Savings Programs at the Fall Parade of HomesLearn about our Energy Savings Programs at the Fall Parade of Homes

Learn about our Energy Savings Programs at the Fall Parade of Homes

September 5, 2019, Heather Reinhart

Two homes in the 2019 Fall Parade of Homes participate in Energy Savings Programs through Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association

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Lighting your way to energy efficiencyLighting your way to energy efficiency

Lighting your way to energy efficiency

August 19, 2019, Stacie Nielsen

Learn about the different types of energy efficient bulbs and what to look for when shopping for new bulbs.

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2019 August pole inspections2019 August pole inspections

2019 August pole inspections

August 12, 2019, Stacie Nielsen

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.

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Reinvesting in our system helps keep costs downReinvesting in our system helps keep costs down

Reinvesting in our system helps keep costs down

July 22, 2019, Stacie Nielsen

We make investments in our system to help ensure we continue to bring affordable and reliable energy to you!

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Electrical meter sealsElectrical meter seals

Electrical meter seals

July 12, 2019, Ted Inman

Learn what meter seals are and why they are used.

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What is settled service?What is settled service?

What is settled service?

June 25, 2019, Grant Bowman

One term you may hear and not completely understand, is settled service. Learn about it here!

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Teaching electrical safety at schools and eventsTeaching electrical safety at schools and events

Teaching electrical safety at schools and events

May 16, 2019, Nathan Karels

One of Wright-Hennepin’s top priorities each year is the safety of our employees and members.

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Landscaping with electrical equipment in mindLandscaping with electrical equipment in mind

Landscaping with electrical equipment in mind

April 29, 2019, Nathan Karels

What exactly is the large green box in your yard and the small device on the side of your home?

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WH Tree Services to host emerald ash borer seminarsWH Tree Services to host emerald ash borer seminars

WH Tree Services to host emerald ash borer seminars

March 19, 2019, Heather Reinhart

WH Tree Services will be hosting free seminars about Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

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Special capital credit refund of $1.6 million in MarchSpecial capital credit refund of $1.6 million in March

Special capital credit refund of $1.6 million in March

March 4, 2019, Guest Blogger

In March, a special capital credit refund of $1.6 million will be returned to Wright-Hennepin (WH) members as the result of surplus margins from 2018 electric operations.

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HeatMyFloors.com is closedHeatMyFloors.com is closed

HeatMyFloors.com is closed

February 26, 2019

After careful consideration, the owners of HeatMyFloors.com have decided to close the business. We are no longer selling the STEP Warmfloor or Dan Foss radiant heating products.  

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You can be a Ghostbuster too!You can be a Ghostbuster too!

You can be a Ghostbuster too!

February 11, 2019, Ted Inman

Did you know there could be phantom loads lurking around your home?

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Winter chills and electric billsWinter chills and electric bills

Winter chills and electric bills

January 29, 2019, Grant Bowman

Take control of your energy usage with MyMeter!

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Choose how to pay your electric billChoose how to pay your electric bill

Choose how to pay your electric bill

December 20, 2018, Stacie Nielsen

With a different bill to pay each day, WH provides choices to help make paying your electric bill easy, so you can focus on what's important.

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A winter evening: Brought to you by electricityA winter evening: Brought to you by electricity

A winter evening: Brought to you by electricity

November 29, 2018, Guest Blogger

Days are getting shorter as winter sets in, but electricity is help keeping us warm!

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Cooperative equipment for sale by sealed bidCooperative equipment for sale by sealed bid

Cooperative equipment for sale by sealed bid

November 14, 2018, Stacie Nielsen

Wright-Hennepin is selling equipment and receiving bids through December 3, 2018.

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