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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.

Energy-saving tips for your businessEnergy-saving tips for your business

Energy-saving tips for your business

August 17, 2023, Lauren Dublin

Running a business can be expensive. Help reduce your next electric bill with these easy energy-efficiency tips!

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Summer energy saving tips, rebates, and programsSummer energy saving tips, rebates, and programs

Summer energy saving tips, rebates, and programs

July 17, 2023, Lauren Dublin

Just because the temperature is rising doesn’t mean your electric bill has to! Save with these energy-efficiency tips.

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Learn more about WH’s newest Energy-Saving Program!Learn more about WH’s newest Energy-Saving Program!

Learn more about WH’s newest Energy-Saving Program!

June 28, 2023, Lauren Dublin

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to grow in popularity, Wright-Hennepin (WH) is working hard to ensure that members are able to affordably charge their vehicles from the comfort of their own home.

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How does WH prepare for large outages?How does WH prepare for large outages?

How does WH prepare for large outages?

June 19, 2023, Lauren Dublin

Last summer we wrote a blog about what happens behind the scenes at Wright-Hennepin (WH) during an outage. But what happens when there’s a big storm, creating lots of outages?

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Benefits of driving electric continue to growBenefits of driving electric continue to grow

Benefits of driving electric continue to grow

June 8, 2023, Guest Blogger

Driving an electric vehicle (EV) is becoming easier as technology and affordability improve, and performance and infrastructure are enhanced.

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Wright-Hennepin welcomes new District 7 DirectorWright-Hennepin welcomes new District 7 Director

Wright-Hennepin welcomes new District 7 Director

May 24, 2023, Lauren Dublin

Audrey Britton was elected as the new director of District 7 at WH’s Annual Meeting on April 20.

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During storm season, stay clear of downed power linesDuring storm season, stay clear of downed power lines

During storm season, stay clear of downed power lines

April 17, 2023, Guest Blogger

During Minnesota’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, April 17-21, Great River Energy and Wright-Hennepin want to remind and educate everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and remind you that we are prepared to keep the power flowing to homes, farms and businesses.

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What is an Annual Meeting?What is an Annual Meeting?

What is an Annual Meeting?

April 4, 2023, Lauren Dublin

If you’re a new WH member, or maybe even if you’ve been one for years, you may not know what an Annual Meeting is!

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Spring storm preparationSpring storm preparation

Spring storm preparation

March 20, 2023, Lauren Dublin

Spring in Minnesota often brings strong thunderstorms, winds, and even tornados. Be sure you’re prepared for storms with these weather tips.

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New look to WH’s online payment portal!New look to WH’s online payment portal!

New look to WH’s online payment portal!

March 10, 2023, Lauren Dublin

Wright-Hennepin (WH) is excited to announce an update to the online bill pay portal!

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Save money in the laundry roomSave money in the laundry room

Save money in the laundry room

February 6, 2023, Lauren Dublin

The average American family does about 300 loads of laundry a year, according to ENERGY STAR. Make the most of your laundry room’s energy use!

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Hennepin County receives grant for new electric vehicleHennepin County receives grant for new electric vehicle

Hennepin County receives grant for new electric vehicle

January 27, 2023, Lauren Dublin

The 2023 Mustang Mach E arrived in September and will be used by the county as a fleet vehicle.

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Transformer inspections begin in JanuaryTransformer inspections begin in January

Transformer inspections begin in January

January 9, 2023, Lauren Dublin

WH will begin inspecting padmount transformers in January.

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What makes an electric cooperative different?What makes an electric cooperative different?

What makes an electric cooperative different?

December 21, 2022, Lauren Dublin

Being a member of WH means you’re part of an electric cooperative, meaning that you have a voice in how the business is run. But what makes up a cooperative?

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Wright-Hennepin Board of Directors returns $4.55 million in capital credits to membersWright-Hennepin Board of Directors returns $4.55 million in capital credits to members

Wright-Hennepin Board of Directors returns $4.55 million in capital credits to members

December 7, 2022, Lauren Dublin

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association’s (WH) Board of Directors is proud to announce that this holiday season, members will receive a capital credit refund of $4.55 million.

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Learn more about the Cold Weather RuleLearn more about the Cold Weather Rule

Learn more about the Cold Weather Rule

December 5, 2022, Lauren Dublin

Are you having trouble making your electric payments? During the winter months, you may be protected from disconnection through the Cold Weather Rule.

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Save money with Wright-Hennepin Energy-Saving ProgramsSave money with Wright-Hennepin Energy-Saving Programs

Save money with Wright-Hennepin Energy-Saving Programs

November 17, 2022, Lauren Dublin

Winter often brings higher electric bills as many Minnesotans switch on the heat, space heaters, or electric fireplaces. With prices of everything on the rise, Wright-Hennepin (WH) offers several options to save members money through Energy-Saving Programs.

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Wright-Hennepin celebrates the Cooperative DifferenceWright-Hennepin celebrates the Cooperative Difference

Wright-Hennepin celebrates the Cooperative Difference

October 20, 2022, Lauren Dublin

National Co-op Month has been celebrated annually for over 50 years. The USDA estimates there are 350 million cooperative members across the country, and Wright-Hennepin (WH) is proud to serve 46,000 of them!

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Anatomy of a power outageAnatomy of a power outage

Anatomy of a power outage

September 25, 2022, Lauren Dublin

When the lights go out, so do WH line crews. But what happens to make that happen?

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