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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.
Career path of a lineworker
March 25, 2025, Lauren Dublin
Lineworkers have lots to learn before they’re able to work on the live wires that bring power to your home or business.
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Why was the Halloween snow so impactful?
November 25, 2024, Lauren Dublin
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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May is National Electrical Safety Month
May 22, 2024, Lauren Dublin
Keep yourself and your family safe with these tips!
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WH conducts annual Emergency Response Plan
February 16, 2024, Lauren Dublin
On December 20, WH hosted its annual Emergency Response Plan (ERP) Drill.
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Behind on your bill? Here’s what you can do
January 11, 2024, Lauren Dublin
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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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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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 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?
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 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!
March 10, 2023, Lauren Dublin
Wright-Hennepin (WH) is excited to announce an update to the online bill pay portal!
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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?
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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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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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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Call 811 before you dig
July 26, 2022, Lauren Dublin
Every summer, little colorful flags are a ubiquitous sight near roads and sidewalks. But what are they for?
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Region’s electric grid faces possible risks this summer
June 16, 2022, Tim Sullivan
“Midwest, including Minnesota, at greater risk for rolling blackouts this summer” – Star Tribune, May 14, 2022. You may have seen headlines (like the one above) about the increased risk of rolling blackouts this summer. So, what are we to make of them?
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Electric vehicle frequently asked questions
April 18, 2022, Guest Blogger
Want to learn more about the different electric vehicles, how much they cost and ways to save money? The answers to these and more can be found below.
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Celebrating WH’s lineworkers
April 6, 2022, Jeph Novak
April is Lineworker Appreciation Month. Wright-Hennepin’s (WH) lineworkers work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep your lights on and help bring power to the 57,500 accounts in our territory.
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Electricity remains a good value
March 2, 2022, Jeph Novak
Electricity remains a good value. Wright-Hennepin (WH) works hard to keep costs low and pass the savings onto you, our member-owners, through low rates, capital credits and Energy-Saving Programs.
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