One of my favorite quotes has always been: “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Yet, sometimes, remembering our history with the goal of repeating it can actually be a good thing. As the nation’s 40,000 cooperatives celebrate National Co-op Month this October, it is a great time to take […]
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative was incorporated in 1940 by a small but dedicated group of people committed to bringing power to rural central Minnesota and improving the lives of their friends and neighbors. The cooperative’s story began in the late 1930s, during the Great Depression. At the time, many rural Americans did not have access to […]
Our homes are outfitted with more devices that require electricity than ever before as life has become increasingly dependent on them to function. As this demand for electricity rises, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative must continue providing the same affordable, round-the-clock service to its members—regardless of market conditions, or in Minnesota’s case: weather conditions. Demand for electricity […]
As announced earlier this summer, the rate adjustment is now in effect as of September 1st and will be reflected on members’ October billing statements. The various factors contributing to the need for this change include, but are not limited to, wholesale power costs, long-term interest rates, increased construction needs, material costs, and other inflationary […]
Over 325 members partook in the annual member appreciation pancake supper event on Tuesday, August 15th. Members enjoyed pancakes and sausages served by the Sebeka Lions. Members had the opportunity to take a ride in one of three electric vehicles (EVs): Chevy Bolt, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and a Tesla Model Y. They could also take […]
Great River Energy, wholesale power supplier to Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC), is transitioning from a historically coal-dependent cooperative to one with low carbon intensity. The cooperative is on track to meet Minnesota’s 80% greenhouse gas reduction goal decades ahead of schedule. This type of news makes headlines every day, but there’s a critical piece of […]
The 2023 Youth Tour was an amazing experience! I got the opportunity to do and see so many cool things in our Nation’s Capital. I spent the week with 33 other kids representing electric cooperatives all over Minnesota. Together we learned so much, including the importance of electric cooperatives, especially in rural areas. One of […]
The 2023 Co-op Strong member appreciation drive-through lunch was a huge success! Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative, along with West Central Telephone and Lakes Community Cooperative, served over 800 to-go meals to members on Thursday, July 20th at the Memorial Forest Park & Campground in Menahga. This annual event has been going on for six years, and […]
As a member of Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC), you make an investment in the co-op every time you pay your bill. In addition to the amount you pay per kilowatt hour (kWh) based on your individual usage, your payment covers the monthly facility charge that helps us cover the expenses of maintaining our overall electric […]
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) is set to implement its first rate adjustment in over a decade, beginning on September 1st. This decision comes after a cost of service study conducted by Power Systems Engineering revealed that TWEC could not continue to absorb the increased costs being incurred. The various factors contributing to the need for […]
