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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.
Snowbird Preparation: how to keep your Off-Peak heating rate
November 9, 2021, Nathan Karels
As the days get colder, some of us go south for the winter. How do we winterize our homes if we have Energy Saving Programs (Off-Peak) installed?
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Wright-Hennepin hosts Fall Festival to celebrate National Co-op Month
November 4, 2021, Jeph Novak
To celebrate National Co-op Month in October, WH hosted its annual Fall Festival complete with pumpkin decorating, a magician and more!
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Celebrating co-ops and the community
October 11, 2021, Jeph Novak
October is National Co-op Month, and Wright-Hennepin (WH) is excited to celebrate with the community.
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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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From wagons to Cybertrucks: How electric vehicles have evolved
September 7, 2021, Jeph Novak
Electric vehicles (EVs) are anything but a modern invention. While they have picked up a lot of popularity and news in recent years, EVs have been around for over 130 years!
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Join our electric vehicle (EV) pilot study!
August 23, 2021, Jeph Novak
Wright-Hennepin (WH) is seeking 25 participants for our electric vehicle (EV) subscription program pilot study beginning in September.
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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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Ten ways to save energy in the laundry room
June 28, 2021, Guest Blogger
Your clothes washer and dryer account for a significant portion of energy consumption from major appliances, and let’s face it––laundry is no one’s favorite chore.
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One of America's most popular vehicles just became electric
June 16, 2021, Jeph Novak
Recently, Ford unveiled its new all-electric F-150 Lightning which will be on roads in 2022.
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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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Electric cooperatives ask members to do their part to conserve energy today
June 10, 2021, Guest Blogger
The heat wave we are experiencing has prompted the operator of the electric transmission system in our region to issue a maximum generation emergency event. Wright-Hennepin is asking its members to conserve electricity.
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Plug in to safety
May 12, 2021, Jeph Novak
May is electrical safety month, which is a great time to examine the safety of the electrical outlets in your home more closely.
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Summer load control to begin May 1
April 29, 2021, Jeph Novak
Wright-Hennepin (WH) will switch its winter Energy-Saving Program to summer load management on May 1.
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Wright-Hennepin celebrates 84 years
April 16, 2021, Jeph Novak
Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association’s (WH) 2021 Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, April 15.
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Evs are safe to drive. Learn more on our blog.
April 15, 2021, Jeph Novak
Evs are safe to drive. Learn more on our blog.
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Thank you, lineworkers!
April 12, 2021, Jeph Novak
April 12 is lineworker appreciation day, and Wright-Hennepin (WH) wants to thank all its lineworkers for the great work they do at keeping the lights on for the members of the cooperative.
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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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