AI Among Us

Artificial Intelligence, or “AI”, is making headlines in the news and seems like a new concept to many; however, AI has been incorporated into our everyday lives and workplaces for years. When you search online, you’ve probably started to see targeted ads that reflect your interests on your social media. Or perhaps you use Alexa […]

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Honoring Our History This Co-op Month

Eighty-five years ago, a small group of determined neighbors in central Minnesota set out to bring light and opportunity to their rural communities. With the help of the 1936 Rural Electrification Act, they formed Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative in 1940. Though the early years were uncertain (membership cost $5 during the Great Depression, and wiring a […]

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Understanding the Financial Board Meeting Minutes // September 2025 CFO Column

A close-up of a hand with a pen analyzing data on colorful bar and line charts on paper.

Each month, our board reviews financial reports that track the cooperative’s performance against our budget. If you’ve ever looked at the board minutes and wondered what terms like “kWh sales,” “energy revenue,” “purchased power expense,” “TIER,” or “equity” mean, here’s a breakdown. Monthly Budget for kWh SalesWe budget the number of kilowatt-hours (kWh) we expect […]

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Understanding Demand & Load Control

As a Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative member, you’ve likely heard us talk about load control or seen headlines like “Electric Demand on the Rise.” But what exactly is demand when it comes to electricity? In simple terms, demand refers to how much electricity is being used at any one time. It’s not just about how much […]

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2025 Scholarships

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 […]

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Powering Communities with Purpose

Throughout October, cooperatives across the U.S. celebrate National Co-op Month. It’s a time to reflect on all the aspects that set cooperatives apart from other types of businesses, but more importantly, it’s a time to celebrate the power of co-op membership. Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative is deeply committed to our members-owners, and we’re glad you are […]

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Meet Our Load Management Techs

Members who are enrolled in one of our load management programs (i.e. dual fuel or water heating) may notice a TWEC pickup and one of our Energy Management Technicians at your property conducting a device change out. The current Comverge system is nearing its end of life, and our technicians will be replacing them with […]

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