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Your source for all things energy-related: the WH blog offers energy-saving tips, maintenance guidelines, program information and much more.
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Maintaining your air source heat pump
June 19, 2020, Grant Bowman
Learn more about maintaining your air source heat pump to provide great energy efficiency and climate comfort for your home.
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EV trends for 2020 and beyond
May 21, 2020, Nathan Karels
Over years, EV sales have increased as technology, costs and charging infrastructure changed. Learn more where they are today and in the future.
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Power line safety down on the farm
April 20, 2020, Guest Blogger
WH wants to remind the community to look up and look out for power lines, especially as farmers enter the planting season.
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Track energy usage during COVID-19 with an energy marker
April 15, 2020, Stacie Nielsen
With the stay-at-home order in place, it’s likely you and your family are spending more time indoors. You can track your energy use over time using a free online tool called MyMeter.
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Wright-Hennepin's "Stay at Home" action plan
March 25, 2020, Guest Blogger
A message from the CEO.
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Your basic charge pays for lineworker gear
March 23, 2020, Stacie Nielsen
Your basic charge helps to cover expenses like safety equipment for our lineworkers.
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Wright-Hennepin COVID-19 action plan
March 17, 2020, Guest Blogger
A message from the CEO.
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Getting started with MyMeter
February 24, 2020, Stacie Nielsen
Finding ways to save energy or keep track of how you use it can be difficult. However, WH offers a free program to our members called MyMeter.
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Equipment for sale by sealed bid
February 19, 2020, Stacie Nielsen
WH is selling two pieces of equipment by sealed bid. Bids to be in by Feb 26, 2020.
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Is an EV right for you?
January 20, 2020, Stacie Nielsen
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common, it can be hard to know if one is right for you. Here are a couple ways to help determine if an EV is right for you.
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2019 community highlights
December 31, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
Check out our 2019 community event highlights!
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Managing your energy with efficient products
December 16, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
The Energy Wise MN Store is a great tool to find and buy energy efficient products to help manage your energy use.
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Pay your bill the EZ way with automatic payments
December 12, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
Learn how to pay your bill the easy way with EZ Pay.
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WH supplies generator for new Maple Grove Hy-Vee grocery store
October 24, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
WH recently finished installing and testing the generator at the newly opened Hy-Vee in Maple Grove.
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Electricity in our lives
October 17, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
Electricity is an integral part of our lives and remains at a great value.
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Learn about our Energy Savings Programs at the Fall Parade of Homes
September 5, 2019, Heather Reinhart
Two homes in the 2019 Fall Parade of Homes participate in Energy Savings Programs through Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association
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Lighting your way to energy efficiency
August 19, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
Learn about the different types of energy efficient bulbs and what to look for when shopping for new bulbs.
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2019 August pole inspections
August 12, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
Each year, Wright-Hennepin (WH) performs pole maintenance, which begins with an inspection of all poles within a designated portion of WH’s service territory.
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Reinvesting in our system helps keep costs down
July 22, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
We make investments in our system to help ensure we continue to bring affordable and reliable energy to you!
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Electrical meter seals
July 12, 2019, Ted Inman
Learn what meter seals are and why they are used.
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