Fisher Named TWEC’s Operations Manager

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 […]

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Notice: High Chance of Increased Load Control This Winter

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 […]

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Capital Credit Retirement

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 […]

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Concern for Community: A Defining Principle for Co-ops // October 2022 CEO Column

Celebrated nationwide during the month of October, National Co-op Month is an annual opportunity to look at the many aspects that make cooperatives unique. Cooperatives are motivated by people and their needs, not by profit. The seven cooperative principles guide electric cooperatives to operate differently from other utilities, putting the needs of their members first. […]

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2023 Nominating Committee

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 (TWEC), 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 […]

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TWEC Members Enjoy Pancakes and EVs

Over 400 members and their families attended the annual Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) member appreciation event for pancakes and sausage, prepared by Sebeka Lions Club, and the electric vehicle ride & drive on Tuesday, August 23rd at the Co-op’s headquarters. TWEC lineworkers presented electrical safety demonstrations to attendees. TWEC mini members enjoyed the kids lineworker […]

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