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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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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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What is settled service?
June 25, 2019, Grant Bowman
One term you may hear and not completely understand, is settled service. Learn about it here!
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Teaching electrical safety at schools and events
May 16, 2019, Nathan Karels
One of Wright-Hennepin’s top priorities each year is the safety of our employees and members.
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Landscaping with electrical equipment in mind
April 29, 2019, Nathan Karels
What exactly is the large green box in your yard and the small device on the side of your home?
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House Omnibus Energy Bill - April 2019
April 1, 2019
April 2019 House Omnibus Energy Bill
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WH Tree Services to host emerald ash borer seminars
March 19, 2019, Heather Reinhart
WH Tree Services will be hosting free seminars about Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
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Special capital credit refund of $1.6 million in March
March 4, 2019, Guest Blogger
In March, a special capital credit refund of $1.6 million will be returned to Wright-Hennepin (WH) members as the result of surplus margins from 2018 electric operations.
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HeatMyFloors.com is closed
February 26, 2019
After careful consideration, the owners of HeatMyFloors.com have decided to close the business. We are no longer selling the STEP Warmfloor or Dan Foss radiant heating products.
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You can be a Ghostbuster too!
February 11, 2019, Ted Inman
Did you know there could be phantom loads lurking around your home?
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Winter chills and electric bills
January 29, 2019, Grant Bowman
Take control of your energy usage with MyMeter!
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WH Make a Difference donated to local organizations during the holiday season
January 21, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
There's a new committee at Wright-Hennepin: WH Make a Difference!
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