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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.

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
October 7, 2021, Jeph Novak
October is fire safety month, and Wright-Hennepin (WH) would like to share some safety tips to prevent electrical fires in your home.
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Scam Alert
September 14, 2021, Guest Blogger
Notice: Some WH members have received scam emails requesting immediate payment.
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Utility pole inspections begin in September
August 9, 2021, Jeph Novak
Wright-Hennepin (WH) will begin pole inspections in September 2021 and expects to complete the annual inspections in November.
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You have a choice in your source of power
July 12, 2021, Jeph Novak
Through WH’s Solar and Renewable Choice programs, WH members can choose where their power is coming from.
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WH Board of Directors appoints John Reynolds as new District 4 director
July 7, 2021, Jeph Novak
Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association’s (WH) Board of Directors recently appointed John Reynolds of Buffalo as the new director of District 4.
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Be prepared for summer storms
June 14, 2021, Jeph Novak
Summer is here, and with it comes the threat of severe storms and of course, outages. Now is a great time to remind yourself of what to do before, during and after a storm.
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Recommendation of restated Bylaws
March 24, 2021, Guest Blogger
The Board of Directors is proposing revisions to WH's Bylaws.
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Co-ops step up in the cold
February 26, 2021, Guest Blogger
As parts of the United States struggled to maintain electric service during a historic cold snap, Minnesota’s cooperatives went to great lengths to ensure their members had the energy they needed.
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