I recently had the pleasure of spending time with future Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) members at a few local high schools. The State of the Electric Industry presentation I shared covered the industry’s history, where we’re at in the present, and what the future holds. I started out the presentation by highlighting my history in […]
As 2023 comes to an end, I would like to take some time and look back. We have been busy at the cooperative this past year – serving our members, maintaining infrastructure, serving our community, developing and maintaining programs, and so much more. Here are a few of the 2023 accomplishments brought about as a […]
A quote I once read said something like “feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” This is why at my family’s Thanksgiving dinner each year, we all take turns saying something we are grateful for. Of course, my list always includes great family and friends and good […]
One of my favorite quotes has always been: “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Yet, sometimes, remembering our history with the goal of repeating it can actually be a good thing. As the nation’s 40,000 cooperatives celebrate National Co-op Month this October, it is a great time to take […]
Our homes are outfitted with more devices that require electricity than ever before as life has become increasingly dependent on them to function. As this demand for electricity rises, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative must continue providing the same affordable, round-the-clock service to its members—regardless of market conditions, or in Minnesota’s case: weather conditions. Demand for electricity […]
Great River Energy, wholesale power supplier to Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC), is transitioning from a historically coal-dependent cooperative to one with low carbon intensity. The cooperative is on track to meet Minnesota’s 80% greenhouse gas reduction goal decades ahead of schedule. This type of news makes headlines every day, but there’s a critical piece of […]
As a member of Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC), you make an investment in the co-op every time you pay your bill. In addition to the amount you pay per kilowatt hour (kWh) based on your individual usage, your payment covers the monthly facility charge that helps us cover the expenses of maintaining our overall electric […]
A large benefit of being a member of a cooperative like Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) is that our mission revolves around you. TWEC’s mission statement is to “be a trusted partner providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy options to our members.” Our community has weathered many storms over the last few years. From severe storm […]
There is a season for everything and, thankfully, I think winter is finally going to let go of its season and let spring come. As the weather warms up, people start to think about keeping cool instead of keeping warm – and TWEC is here to help! For the past several years, Todd-Wadena has […]
With Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s 2023 Annual Meeting fast approaching, I wanted to take an opportunity to explain the benefits of our annual meeting and why it is so important. When someone signs up for electric service at Todd-Wadena, they become a member-owner of the cooperative. This means they have a voice in how the […]
