One local sophomore or junior will win a trip of a lifetime to explore Washington, D.C. for the 2025 NRECA Youth Tour: JUNE 16-21, 2025. Each year, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative holds a contest to select one high school student to attend the NRECA Youth Tour. The trip to Washington, D.C. is an all-expense-paid trip to […]
Scholarships are made available with unclaimed capital credits. After a period of seven years, Minnesota law allows cooperatives to use unclaimed capital credits for charitable or educational purposes. Each year, Todd-Wadena is able to use these unclaimed capital credits to offer student scholarships in our service area. This year, we are offering up to four […]
In 2024, the Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) Board of Directors approved a capital credit retirement that totals $534,000. TWEC is retiring $298,000 to members active in 2009; and Great River Energy, our wholesale energy provider, is retiring $236,000 of capital credits that will be refunded to TWEC members who had patronage from 1997-2003. Active members: […]
At Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) our mission is to deliver reliable and affordable electricity to our members. However, with upcoming power cost increases from our wholesale suppliers, Great River Energy (GRE) and Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), the TWEC Board of Directors approved the implementation of a Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) during the November board […]
Both of Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s (TWEC) wholesale power suppliers, Great River Energy (GRE) and Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), have announced rate increases for 2025. These adjustments reflect strategic investments aimed at improving grid reliability, supporting mandated renewable energy, and ensuring financial stability. Great River Energy (GRE) Great River Energy, TWEC’s primary wholesale power provider, […]
As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, I find myself reflecting on the deep sense of gratitude that defines our cooperative community. At its core, a cooperative is about people coming together, united by a common purpose. We work not just for ourselves, but for each other, and in doing so, we […]
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) proudly celebrates a momentous achievement by one of its most esteemed leaders, Mike Thorson, who has reached the incredible milestone of 50 years serving on the board of directors. Since 1974, Mike has played a pivotal role in guiding and shaping the cooperative’s mission and vision, ensuring the members of TWEC […]
When Hurricane Helene slammed into the southern coast, it didn’t just knock down trees and flood roads—it plunged thousands of Americans into darkness. In the aftermath of the storm’s fury, power outages swept through communities. Families and businesses were left stranded without electricity. In late September, the call for mutual aid rang out across the […]
TWEC’s Board of Directors is essential to the success of the co-op. Directors attend monthly meetings to discuss issues and make decisions on behalf of the members. They attend conferences and read many reports/papers to understand the policies for which they are responsible and the issues with which they grapple. Their responsibilities include mitigating risk, […]
As we progress through this year, I want to take a moment to update you on Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s financial scorecard. Although the cooperative’s commitment to providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric service remains unwavering, a myriad of financial headwinds will require careful attention to ensure continued stability. In August, TWEC’s sales were 2.1 […]
