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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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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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What you need to know about generators
August 21, 2018, Nathan Karels
There are typically two different classes of generators: smaller portable generators and permanent stand-by systems.
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2018 August pole inspections
July 30, 2018, 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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A glimpse into how solar panels work
July 18, 2018, Guest Blogger
Powering a home using the sun’s energy is not a new concept, especially with recent technological advances and lower costs, solar has become an attractive option to many homeowners.
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Why do cooperatives participate in their communities?
June 21, 2018, Stacie Nielsen
By the late mid-1930s, 9 out of 10 rural homes were still without electric service and investor-owned utilities continued to ignore requests to provide power to those rural areas.
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Slow down and move over
June 14, 2018, Stacie Nielsen
You’ve heard the saying - in Minnesota there are two prominent seasons: winter and construction.
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WH is conducting surveys in April
April 23, 2018, Stacie Nielsen
When a phone call or email comes and you are asked to take a survey, you may react by pressing “end call” or the “delete” button. But have you considered of how taking certain surveys may benefit you?
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Rebates and Energy Saving Programs
March 16, 2018, Stacie Nielsen
Questions on Wright-Hennepin (WH) rebates and Energy Saving Programs? Find some answers here!
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Tony’s Tech Tip - How do you know if a website is secure?
February 21, 2018, Guest Blogger
How can you know your information is safe on the internet from identity theft?
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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.
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Why do my lights blink on and off in bad weather?
December 6, 2017, Stacie Nielsen
Why do the lights blink during bad weather? You may be asking these questions of your electric cooperative, so we want to try and answer them.
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