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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.
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Wright-Hennepin's "Stay at Home" action plan
March 25, 2020, Guest Blogger
A message from the CEO.
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Your basic charge pays for lineworker gear
March 23, 2020, Stacie Nielsen
Your basic charge helps to cover expenses like safety equipment for our lineworkers.
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Wright-Hennepin COVID-19 action plan
March 17, 2020, Guest Blogger
A message from the CEO.
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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.
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Equipment for sale by sealed bid
February 19, 2020, Stacie Nielsen
WH is selling two pieces of equipment by sealed bid. Bids to be in by Feb 26, 2020.
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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.
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Pay your bill the EZ way with automatic payments
December 12, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
Learn how to pay your bill the easy way with EZ Pay.
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WH supplies generator for new Maple Grove Hy-Vee grocery store
October 24, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
WH recently finished installing and testing the generator at the newly opened Hy-Vee in Maple Grove.
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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.
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2019 August pole inspections
August 12, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
Each year, Wright-Hennepin (WH) performs pole maintenance, which begins with an inspection of all poles within a designated portion of WH’s service territory.
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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!
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Electrical meter seals
July 12, 2019, Ted Inman
Learn what meter seals are and why they are used.
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What is settled service?
June 25, 2019, Grant Bowman
One term you may hear and not completely understand, is settled service. Learn about it here!
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Teaching electrical safety at schools and events
May 16, 2019, Nathan Karels
One of Wright-Hennepin’s top priorities each year is the safety of our employees and members.
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Landscaping with electrical equipment in mind
April 29, 2019, Nathan Karels
What exactly is the large green box in your yard and the small device on the side of your home?
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WH Make a Difference donated to local organizations during the holiday season
January 21, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
There's a new committee at Wright-Hennepin: WH Make a Difference!
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Choose how to pay your electric bill
December 20, 2018, Stacie Nielsen
With a different bill to pay each day, WH provides choices to help make paying your electric bill easy, so you can focus on what's important.
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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!
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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!
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MyMeter part 1: Features
September 17, 2018, Grant Bowman
Learn about the different features within MyMeter!
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