Lauren Dublin

Lauren Dublin is a Communications Specialist at WH. She graduated from Iowa State University with a double major in Marketing & Public Relations. In her free time, Lauren loves to read, build puzzles, and is on a mission to visit all 64 Minnesota state parks. 

Articles by Lauren Dublin

"Someday, it could be us."

WH linemen answer the call for help after Hurricane Helene.
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Wright-Hennepin Board returns $3.77 million in capital credits to members

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association’s (WH) Board of Directors proudly announces that this holiday season, members will receive a capital credit refund of $3.77 million.
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Why was the Halloween snow so impactful?

While it didn’t compare to the 1991 Halloween Blizzard, this year’s Halloween snowstorm still caused hundreds of outages across Wright-Hennepin’s (WH) service territory.
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Celebrate Careers in Energy Week

October 21-25 is Careers in Energy Week, and whether you prefer working outside or inside, or enjoy a mix of both, there’s a career in energy for you!
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WH’s Tesla road trip

Wright-Hennepin (WH)’s Lead Designer Lisa and Accounts Receivable Supervisor Kim recently took WH’s Tesla on a trip to Wisconsin for an on-site meeting with WH’s bill printing company. So how did the trip go? We got some feedback from Lisa and Kim.
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Small change. Big difference.

WH’s Operation Round Up (ORU) program donates to a variety of local organizations and charities each year. Learn how your small change is making a big difference.
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May is National Electrical Safety Month

Keep yourself and your family safe with these tips!
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What is an Annual Meeting?

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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WH launches new EV charging pilot

WH members are invited to participate in Wright-Hennepin's (WH) new electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot, Quick Cash Charging. 
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WH conducts annual Emergency Response Plan

On December 20, WH hosted its annual Emergency Response Plan (ERP) Drill.
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Heinz named to GRE Board of Directors

WH’s Board Chair Erick Heinz was recently elected to serve on the Great River Energy (GRE) Board of Directors. 
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Behind on your bill? Here’s what you can do

It can happen quickly – getting behind on your electric bill isn’t something you plan for. Whether it’s because you had unexpected expenses, forgot about it, or couldn’t make ends meet, Wright-Hennepin (WH) wants to work with you to keep your electricity connected.
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Wright-Hennepin Board returns $4.9 million in capital credits to members

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association’s (WH) Board of Directors proudly announces that this holiday season, members will receive a capital credit refund of $4.9 million.
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How snowbirds can keep their electric bills low this winter

Snowbirds who move south for the winter likely already have their bags packed. If you are part of one of Wright-Hennepin’s (WH) Energy-Saving Programs (ESPs), there are a few extra steps to take to ensure you get a lower rate for heating your home.
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Wright-Hennepin celebrates the Cooperative Difference

WH has been celebrating the cooperative difference for 87 years – but what does that mean?
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Save money and energy as fall weather arrives!

In just a few easy steps, you can easily save on your next electric bill this fall.
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Wright-Hennepin Board of Directors approves $2.4 million in member savings

The Wright-Hennepin (WH) Board of Directors approved a complete elimination of one of the major components of members’ electric bills for the month of September.
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Energy-saving tips for your business

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 programs

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!

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?

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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Wright-Hennepin welcomes new District 7 Director

Audrey Britton was elected as the new director of District 7 at WH’s Annual Meeting on April 20.
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Wright-Hennepin Board of Directors approves special $4 million capital credit retirement

A special capital credit retirement of $4 million will be returned to Wright-Hennepin (WH) members in April.
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What is an Annual Meeting?

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 preparation

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!

Wright-Hennepin (WH) is excited to announce an update to the online bill pay portal!
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Save money in the laundry room

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 vehicle

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 January

WH will begin inspecting padmount transformers in January.
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What makes an electric cooperative different?

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 members

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 Rule

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 Programs

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 Difference

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 outage

When the lights go out, so do WH line crews. But what happens to make that happen?
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Comparing gas and electric powered vehicles

As gas prices have skyrocketed over the last several months, interest in electric vehicles (EVs) has grown right along with them.
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Call 811 before you dig

Every summer, little colorful flags are a ubiquitous sight near roads and sidewalks. But what are they for?
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Monitor electricity usage with MyMeter

Being cognizant of your electric use is an important part of managing your bill.
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Summer energy efficiency tips

Save on your electric bill this summer with these energy-saving tips!
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