TWEC’s Board of Directors is essential to the success of the co-op. Directors attend monthly meetings to discuss issues and make decisions on behalf of the members. They attend conferences and read many reports/papers to understand the policies for which they are responsible and the issues with which they grapple. Their responsibilities include mitigating risk, […]
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Financial Outlook // October 2024 CEO Column
As we progress through this year, I want to take a moment to update you on Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s financial scorecard. Although the cooperative’s commitment to providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric service remains unwavering, a myriad of financial headwinds will require careful attention to ensure continued stability. In August, TWEC’s sales were 2.1 […]
Live Streams in partnership with WCTA
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative in partnership with West Central Telephone Association have installed cameras at the Dower Lake Pier (Staples) and Wahoo Valley (North of Staples). You can access these cameras to view the scenic beauty of our local areas through the YouTube live streams below. […]
Join Us for “Meet the Candidates” Night! // August 2024 CEO Column
I am excited to invite you to an important and engaging event that embodies the very principles upon which our cooperative is built. Our upcoming Meet the Candidates night is designed to bring together all eligible voters in our community for an evening of connection, information, and democratic engagement. About the Event Meet the Candidates […]
2024 Youth Tour Recap
By Heidi Zimmerman Now that I’m back home after nearly a week in our nation’s capital, I get the expected and inevitable questions. I have the same universal answer for each of these questions: I would go back a million times over, and in a heartbeat. This trip was full of many first-time experiences for […]
AI & Democratic Elections // July 2024 CEO Column
In an era of rapid technological advancement, we are witnessing significant transformations in how we access information and engage with civic processes. One such innovation is the widespread use of chatbots and AI-driven assistants. While these tools offer convenience and efficiency, they also pose significant risks, particularly when it comes to civic processes and elections. […]
Area Organizations Receive Grants
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s Community Trust Board met in early June to review the latest Operation Round Up applications. Of the 13 applications submitted, nine organizations received funding totaling $13,503.49. Organization Project Amount City of Bluffton Park Fund $1,800.00 Menahga Police Squad Car Computers $5,000.00 Sebeka “Little Trojans” Preschool Playground for Courtyard $1,800.00 United Way of […]
Summer Reliability // CEO Column June 2024
As temperatures begin to increase across Minnesota, leading to an uptick in demand for electricity to cool homes and businesses, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative is working hard to ensure our members have the reliable power you’ve come to expect. To ensure power is available when our members need it, we work closely with our wholesale power […]
Stay Cool this Summer with an ASHP!
We’ve pumped up our air source heat pump (ASHP) rebates so you can stay cool all summer long! For a limited time, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative is offering a promotion on ASHP rebates. The ASHP Promotion runs May 1, 2024- July 31, 2024. ASHPs qualify for off-peak rates but enrollment in these programs are not required […]
New ASHP Rate
ASHPs are an incredibly efficient source of heating and cooling. In addtition, they can be enrolled in our dual fuel rate which is less than half the cost of the general service rate. Heating with a cold climate ASHP can heat your home throughout most of the cold months in Minnesota (a backup heating system […]