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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
While spring can still be a bit chilly in Minnesota, we are thankful to have left behind the coldest days of winter. This February, in particular, brought a long stretch of sub-zero weather that challenged our nation’s electric system. As parts of the United States struggled to maintain electric service during the historic cold snap, […]
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) Bylaws are the rules by which the Cooperative is operated. The Bylaws and all amendments are adopted and approved by members at TWEC’s Annual Meeting. At various times, the membership has voted to amend the Bylaws to keep up with changes the Cooperative is experiencing. You may remember the last Bylaw […]
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. Vote by MailElection ballots are scheduled to be mailed to all Todd-Wadena members March 15th. The ballots will look like the sample to the right. […]
When asked to associate an image or a person with Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative, many people would picture a lineworker. Some of the most visible employees of the co-op, lineworkers work tirelessly to ensure our community receives uninterrupted power 24/7. “Lineworker” is listed as one of the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the U.S. This […]
Tom Brichacek Tom and his wife Aimee, live in rural Staples with their two daughters—Abby and Lily. They will be married for 20 years on April 21st, the day after the Annual Meeting. Tom was born in Moran township and attended school in Staples. He attended Alexandria Technical College, receiving a degree in Marketing and […]
You will please take notice that a regular meeting of the members of Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative will be held at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 20th, 2021. The meeting will be held virtually, at which time and place the following matters will come before the meeting for consideration: Presentation and consideration of reports of officers and […]
As Minnesota relies more on renewable forms of energy such as wind and solar, some members are wondering: Will my power stay reliable? “Our members depend on electricity around the clock, which is why we need access to diverse power sources at all times,” said Dan Carlisle, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative President/CEO & General Counsel. Todd-Wadena […]
