In 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Among other things, this bill aims to invest in energy production and reduce carbon emissions in the United States. Please note, information regarding the IRA is constantly being updated. For more information, see this list of current resources: National Rural Electric Cooperative […]
As a local energy cooperative, TWEC works daily to provide reliable, affordable power to the communities and member-owners we serve. We have a long history of working together to turn on the lights for rural energy consumers. Over the years, we have adapted our business practices to continue providing reliable, affordable energy even though the […]
All of us have had our budgets top of mind lately, from groceries to gas and everything in between. Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) is no different. We are seeing significant increases across the board – from the cost of poles to transformers and equipment. Not only are we seeing cost increases in our day-to-day operations, […]
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative holds a contest each year to select one local sophomore or junior high school student to attend the NRECA Youth Tour. The 2023 Youth Tour is scheduled for June 13th-18th, 2023. The trip to Washington, D.C. is an all-expenses-paid trip to see our nation’s capital. The winner will travel with approximately 40 […]
This year, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative is offering up to four $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors, and up to two $1,000 scholarships to adult students. Scholarship applications must be postmarked by February 10th, 2023. Learn more and find applications on our Scholarships page. Scholarships are made available with unclaimed capital credits. After a period […]
Our 2023 calendars are ready to pick up! Stop by to pick up a calendar at our office or at one of our pick up locations (listed below). Thank you to all our members who submitted photos! Browerville: Pro-Ag Farmers’ Co-op // 501 Railroad Ave. Long Prairie: Long Prairie Chamber of Commerce/Great River Regional Library’s […]
Happy holidays from Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative! All of the employees and Board of Directors would like you, our members, to know how much we appreciate you. We hope you have a happy and safe holiday season and a prosperous new year! As 2022 comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on the […]
Winters in Minnesota present challenges to members and Todd-Wadena’s line workers. A daily or even hourly question: Where do we put all this snow? Keep safety in mind when clearing snow from your driveway and other areas around your home or business. Electric cooperative members need to be mindful of the location of power equipment […]
Wadena, MN, November 30, 2022- Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Tyler Fisher to Operations Manager on December 1, 2022. With more than a decade of experience in the electric industry, Fisher’s primary focus will be to oversee the construction, operation and maintenance of TWEC’s distribution system and act as […]
1) Check Your Back-up System Fuel Supply Members of Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) who are on the dual fuel load management program are encouraged to make sure they have adequate supplies of their secondary fuel source this winter. TWEC’s power supplier, Great River Energy, has notified its member cooperatives that there could be increased control […]
