Blog
Your source for all things energy-related: the WH blog offers energy-saving tips, maintenance guidelines, program information and much more.
Track energy usage during COVID-19 with an energy marker
April 15, 2020, Stacie Nielsen
With the stay-at-home order in place, it’s likely you and your family are spending more time indoors. You can track your energy use over time using a free online tool called MyMeter.
Learn More
Getting started with MyMeter
February 24, 2020, Stacie Nielsen
Finding ways to save energy or keep track of how you use it can be difficult. However, WH offers a free program to our members called MyMeter.
Learn More
Is an EV right for you?
January 20, 2020, Stacie Nielsen
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common, it can be hard to know if one is right for you. Here are a couple ways to help determine if an EV is right for you.
Learn More
Managing your energy with efficient products
December 16, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
The Energy Wise MN Store is a great tool to find and buy energy efficient products to help manage your energy use.
Learn More
EV charging stations 101
November 25, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
Learn about charging stations and ways you can save energy and money.
Learn More
Electricity in our lives
October 17, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
Electricity is an integral part of our lives and remains at a great value.
Learn More
Why electric vehicles? Savings, convenience, environmental benefits
September 24, 2019, Guest Blogger
Electric vehicles could seem like a difficult switch, but they could be a more practical option than you may think.
Learn More
Lighting your way to energy efficiency
August 19, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
Learn about the different types of energy efficient bulbs and what to look for when shopping for new bulbs.
Learn More
Reinvesting in our system helps keep costs down
July 22, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
We make investments in our system to help ensure we continue to bring affordable and reliable energy to you!
Learn More
Electric vehicle frequently asked questions
June 26, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
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.
Learn More
There is an electric vehicle for everybody
February 18, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
Check out which EV might fit your lifestyle!
Learn More
You can be a Ghostbuster too!
February 11, 2019, Ted Inman
Did you know there could be phantom loads lurking around your home?
Learn More
Winter chills and electric bills
January 29, 2019, Grant Bowman
Take control of your energy usage with MyMeter!
Learn More
A winter evening: Brought to you by electricity
November 29, 2018, Guest Blogger
Days are getting shorter as winter sets in, but electricity is help keeping us warm!
Learn More
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!
Learn More
MyMeter part 1: Features
September 17, 2018, Grant Bowman
Learn about the different features within MyMeter!
Learn More
The best bang for your buck!
May 16, 2018, Stacie Nielsen
Electricity. A powerful tool that we tend to take for granted daily.
Learn More
What you need to know about electric vehicles
April 16, 2018, Nathan Karels
We hear about electric vehicles (EV) in the news every week and see more on the roads every year. In this blog, we address some key concerns that may help you understand the EV world.
Learn More
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.
Learn More
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.
Learn More