After thoughtful discussion at a recent strategic planning session, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors approved a new mission, vision, and values statement for the Cooperative. This statement reflects Todd-Wadena’s commitment to best serve our membership in a changing industry. […]
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What Does the Board of Directors Do?
Cooperatives are owned and democratically controlled by their members— the people who use their services. For most other business models, the user of the service does not also own or control the business. Cooperatives differ from other types of corporations by the business model they follow. A core value of the cooperative business model is […]
2021-2024 Work Plan // CEO Column June 2021
To provide our members with safe, reliable, and affordable electricity, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) follows a comprehensive work plan. These work plans are typically four years long and encompass upgrades and maintenance to keep the system running top notch. The Cooperative is currently on the first year of a Four-Year Work Plan that runs from […]
Looking for Members to Participate in Smart Water Heater Controller Pilot Program
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative is looking for members interested in participating in the Aquanta Smart Water Heater Controller pilot program—and it could be you! This pilot program allows Todd-Wadena to test Wi-Fi load management, a technology to better help us serve you. The Aquanta Water Heater Controller works with your existing electric water heater to bring […]
Electrifying Your Lawn Care
Electricity is starting to power more than just the vehicles that get you to and from your daily destinations; it’s also being used to replace the gas you normally fill your lawn mower with. When it comes time to buying a lawn mower, there are several reasons to opt for an electric version as opposed […]
TWEC Begins Receiver Change Out
Over the next five years, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) plans to change out all load management receiver units. Members enrolled in one or more of the Cooperative’s load management programs will have their outdated Comverge unit replaced with a new Aclara receiver. These receivers are essential for TWEC’s load management programs. They work by allowing […]
Storm Safety // CEO Column May 2021
Each May, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative joins other electric cooperatives across the country in recognizing National Electrical Safety Month. It is also a convenient time to review ways to keep yourself and your family safe during the upcoming spring and summer storm season. Severe storms often strike with little warning and have the potential to cause […]
2021 Annual Meeting Recap
The 2021 Annual Meeting took place virtually on April 20th and was broadcast live on Zoom via SmartHub and on the radio at 99.7 FM and 105.9 FM. The directors, nominating chair, management, and CEO Dan Carlisle, acting as parliamentarian, were present in-person for the meeting. Members attending via Zoom participated in polls approving the […]
Pumped Up Rebates on ASHPs
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) is pleased to announce the 2021 Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) promotion. For a limited time, TWEC is offering a promotion on ASHP rebates. The ASHP Promotion runs May 1, 2021- July 31, 2021. ASHPs qualify for off-peak rates but enrollment in these programs are not required to receive the rebates. […]
Join Us for Our Virtual Annual Meeting
Make sure to join us for our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 20th at 5:30 p.m.! For the safety of our members and employees, we are holding the Annual Meeting virtually this year via Zoom. You can log in virtually via SmartHub and click on the Annual Meeting link. Those who join us virtually will […]