As the year comes to a close and the holiday season is here, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) wants to take this opportunity to let you, our members, know how much we appreciate you. All of the TWEC employees and Board of Directors wish you and your family warm wishes this holiday season and a happy […]
Members who were active (had patronage) in 2006 and 2007 are receiving $741,666 of capital credits from TWEC. Members who were active during 1988-1990 are receiving $262,500 in retirements from Great River Energy, our wholesale energy provider. The capital credit retirements will appear as a credit on active members’ December billing statements. […]
We will have coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies, along with office tours (1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) on Thursday, December 16th! We are also holding a food drive, so if you can, please bring along a non-perishable food item to donate to members in need. Holiday Hours Our office will be closed on Friday, December […]
The 2022 Nominating Committee is scheduled to meet on January 20th to make selections for director elections taking place at TWEC’s 2022 annual meeting. This year, the three-year terms of Marie Katterhagen and Mike Thorson will expire at the Annual Meeting on April 19th, 2022. The grassroots participation in nominating and electing directors is one […]
Stop by to pick up a calendar at our office or at one of our pick up locations throughout the service territory! Limited quantities are available at each location. Thank you to all our members who submitted photos! BrowervillePro-Ag Farmers’ Co-op501 Railroad Ave. Long PrairieLong Prairie Chamber of Commerce/Great River Regional Library’s Foyer43 3rd St. […]
In 2007, Minnesota set a goal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the state by 80 percent by the year 2050. Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative is proud to be part of a group of cooperatives that is on track to achieve that goal while keeping energy reliable and affordable. Our wholesale power provider, Great River Energy […]
The grassroots participation in nominating and electing directors is one of the most important powers that you, the member-owners of Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative, have in order to guide the decisions of your cooperative. Part of this participation involves the Nominating Committee, which is made up of between 5 and 11 members who are selected so […]
As a member, you earn capital credits each year based on your patronage. This means if you purchase more electricity in a year, your allocation of capital credits is more for that year. Your Board of Directors makes a decision annually on whether to retire (or pay out) old capital credits based on the financial […]
The cooperative business model has a history of building community from the ground up. Nearly a century ago when utilities chose not to serve rural areas of America, it was farmers and ranchers who banded together to create the electric cooperatives that would power not only their homes and businesses, but also create opportunities for […]
We have a fun month lined up here in October to celebrate National Co-op Month. Check out all the fun below! Co-op Month TriviaFollow us on Facebook for Co-op Month Trivia. Each Wednesday in October, a new question will be posted to win a prize or energy credit. Reader’s ContestThis month we will be choosing FIVE Reader’s Contest winners […]
