Rate Adjustment in Effect September 1st

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 […]

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Transmission Buildout // August 2023 CEO Column

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 […]

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2023 Youth Tour // By Isabel Birkholtz

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 […]

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Co-op Strong Recap

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 […]

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Facility Charge // July 2023 CEO Column

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 […]

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Upcoming Rate Adjustment to Address Rising Costs

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 […]

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Cost of Service Study // CEO Column June 2023

A large benefit of being a member of a cooperative like Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) is that our mission revolves around you. TWEC’s mission statement is to “be a trusted partner providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy options to our members.” Our community has weathered many storms over the last few years. From severe storm […]

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Announcement: Upcoming Rate Adjustment

Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s (TWEC) Board of Directors recently approved a rate adjustment, effective for September 1st usage. The rate adjustment will be reflected on members’ October billing statements. There are several driving forces that contributed to the need for additional revenue. Over the past few years, the Cooperative has incurred increased costs related to wholesale […]

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