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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There is a season for everything and, thankfully, I think winter is finally going to let go of its season and let spring come. As the weather warms up, people start to think about keeping cool instead of keeping warm – and TWEC is here to help! For the past several years, Todd-Wadena has […]
Did you know you can receive text message notifications of outages that concern your Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative account? To sign up, visit Sign Up for Outage Notifications. You will then be asked for your account number. Select either Residential or Business and fill in the requested information. You will now receive notifications of any outages […]
