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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.

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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EV charging stations 101

February 12, 2022, Stacie Nielsen

Learn about charging stations and ways you can save energy and money.

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Be safe around electricity

February 7, 2022, Jeph Novak

Take some time to remind yourself, your children and your family of these important electrical safety tips.

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Capital credits 101

December 15, 2021, Jeph Novak

What exactly are capital credits? Who gets them, and how are they calculated? These are common questions for new and long-tenured members of Wright-Hennepin (WH), and we are here to answer them!

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Fire safety tips for you and your family