Giving back to the community we serve is a core cooperative principal. The Operation Round Up Program from Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative is a great way for the co-op and its members to give back. Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s Community Trust Board recently met and awarded seven Operation Round Up grants to local non-profit organizations, totaling $9,679.96. […]
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2023 Legislation — Carbon Free by 2040 // February 2023 CEO Column
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative and other rural electric cooperatives across our state share a common goal of providing safe, reliable, and affordable power for our members. We have a long history of coming together to serve people in rural communities. Over the years, cooperatives have adapted our business practices to continue providing reliable and affordable energy […]
2023 Annual Meeting is Tuesday, April 18th
Save the date for our 2023 Annual Meeting! The meeting will be Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 at the Maslowski Wellness & Research Center in Wadena, MN. Bring the entire family! Children will be able to enjoy free swimming before and during the business meeting. A meal will follow the business meeting. […]
Director Candidates Selected
The 2023 Nominating Committee met on January 25th to select candidates for the 2023 director elections. Three seats on the Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative Board of Directors will expire at the Annual Meeting on April 18th, 2023. The committee nominated incumbents Dale Adams, Gene Kern, and Kristine Spadgenske, as well as Gary Kneisl and Darrin Savoie. […]
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Information
In 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Among other things, this bill aims to invest in energy production and reduce carbon emissions in the United States. Please note, information regarding the IRA is constantly being updated. For more information, see this list of current resources: National Rural Electric Cooperative […]
Help Keep Energy Reliable & Affordable in Minnesota
As a local energy cooperative, TWEC works daily to provide reliable, affordable power to the communities and member-owners we serve. We have a long history of working together to turn on the lights for rural energy consumers. Over the years, we have adapted our business practices to continue providing reliable, affordable energy even though the […]
The Impact of Rising Costs // January 2023 CEO Column
All of us have had our budgets top of mind lately, from groceries to gas and everything in between. Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) is no different. We are seeing significant increases across the board – from the cost of poles to transformers and equipment. Not only are we seeing cost increases in our day-to-day operations, […]
2023 Youth Tour
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative holds a contest each year to select one local sophomore or junior high school student to attend the NRECA Youth Tour. The 2023 Youth Tour is scheduled for June 13th-18th, 2023. The trip to Washington, D.C. is an all-expenses-paid trip to see our nation’s capital. The winner will travel with approximately 40 […]
Scholarships for Students
This year, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative is offering up to four $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors, and up to two $1,000 scholarships to adult students. Scholarship applications must be postmarked by February 10th, 2023. Learn more and find applications on our Scholarships page. Scholarships are made available with unclaimed capital credits. After a period […]
2023 Calendar Now Available
Our 2023 calendars are ready to pick up! Stop by to pick up a calendar at our office or at one of our pick up locations (listed below). Thank you to all our members who submitted photos! Browerville: Pro-Ag Farmers’ Co-op // 501 Railroad Ave. Long Prairie: Long Prairie Chamber of Commerce/Great River Regional Library’s […]