With our Annual Meeting coming up soon, it is a great time to reflect on what Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) accomplished over the past year. I am pleased to report that the Cooperative had another strong year in 2021. OperationsLast year was one of TWEC’s biggest construction years ever, with 152 new services installed. We […]
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative, along with other cooperatives in the state, are changing out the demand response units. The current Comverge system Todd-Wadena uses will reach end of life in January of 2026. Todd-Wadena will be installing a power line carrier demand response receiver from Aclara. This video shows, in real time, the step-by-step process of replacing a […]
Giving back to the community we serve is a core cooperative principal. The Operation Round Up Program from Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative is a great way for the co-op and its members to give back. Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s Community Trust Board recently met and awarded four Operation Round Up grants to local non-profit organizations, totaling $9,610. […]
When you purchase electricity from Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative, you are receiving more than just energy to power your home or business. Because we are a cooperative, you’re not just a customer, you are a member. As a member, you have a voice and a vote to help guide the direction of the cooperative. Democratic Member […]
Cooperatives are democratic entities, owned by those they serve and governed by elected representatives. In order to underscore this important cooperative principle, we offer multiple ways to cast your vote. 1) Vote by Mail or Drop Box Election ballots are scheduled to be mailed to all Todd-Wadena members March 15th. The ballots will look like […]
Kristine Spadgenske, Board Member of Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) Board of Directors, recently received the Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). An ever-changing business environment has imposed new demands on electric cooperative directors—requiring increased knowledge of changes in the electric utility business, new governance skills, and a solid knowledge […]
Last year, Great River Energy (GRE) announced its plans, along with member-owners and stakeholders, to close Coal Creek Station. As many of you know, plans have evolved in many ways since that first decision was made. Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors and staff are committed to working with GRE to achieve the best outcome […]
Save the date for our 2022 Annual Meeting! The meeting will be Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 at the Maslowski Wellness & Research Center in Wadena, MN. Bring the entire family! Children will be able to enjoy free swimming before and during the business meeting. A meal will follow the business meeting. SCHEDULE 3:30 p.m. Registration Opens […]
The 2022 Nominating Committee met on January 20th to select candidates for the 2022 director elections. Two seats on the Todd-Wadena Board of Directors will expire at the Annual Meeting on April 19th, 2022. The Committee nominated Marie Katterhagen and Mike Thorson (incumbents), as well as Judy Richer, Staci Stoerzinger*, and John Wolak*. Next month’s […]
Most of us use electricity, either directly or indirectly, at almost all times. Because electricity is so abundant and available with the simple flip of a switch, it’s easy to take it for granted. According to the Energy Information Agency (EIA), the typical U.S. household now uses more air conditioning, appliances, and consumer electronics than […]
