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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.

Heating safety during colder monthsHeating safety during colder months

Heating safety during colder months

October 18, 2018, Grant Bowman

Learn how to take safety precautions with your heat sources.

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MyMeter part 2: ApplicationsMyMeter part 2: Applications

MyMeter part 2: Applications

September 24, 2018, Grant Bowman

Learn how to apply the information within MyMeter to your daily life to save money and energy!

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MyMeter part 1: FeaturesMyMeter part 1: Features

MyMeter part 1: Features

September 17, 2018, Grant Bowman

Learn about the different features within MyMeter!

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What you need to know about generatorsWhat you need to know about generators

What you need to know about generators

August 21, 2018, Nathan Karels

There are typically two different classes of generators: smaller portable generators and permanent stand-by systems.

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2018 August pole inspections2018 August pole inspections

2018 August pole inspections

July 30, 2018, 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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A glimpse into how solar panels workA glimpse into how solar panels work

A glimpse into how solar panels work

July 18, 2018, Guest Blogger

Powering a home using the sun’s energy is not a new concept, especially with recent technological advances and lower costs, solar has become an attractive option to many homeowners.

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Why do cooperatives participate in their communities?Why do cooperatives participate in their communities?

Why do cooperatives participate in their communities?

June 21, 2018, Stacie Nielsen

By the late mid-1930s, 9 out of 10 rural homes were still without electric service and investor-owned utilities continued to ignore requests to provide power to those rural areas.

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Slow down and move overSlow down and move over

Slow down and move over

June 14, 2018, Stacie Nielsen

You’ve heard the saying - in Minnesota there are two prominent seasons: winter and construction.

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WH is conducting surveys in AprilWH is conducting surveys in April

WH is conducting surveys in April

April 23, 2018, Stacie Nielsen

When a phone call or email comes and you are asked to take a survey, you may react by pressing “end call” or the “delete” button. But have you considered of how taking certain surveys may benefit you?

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Rebates and Energy Saving ProgramsRebates and Energy Saving Programs

Rebates and Energy Saving Programs

March 16, 2018, Stacie Nielsen

Questions on Wright-Hennepin (WH) rebates and Energy Saving Programs? Find some answers here!

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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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