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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.
2017 Capital Credit Refunds
December 11, 2017, Stacie Nielsen
To cap off 2017, Wright-Hennepin (WH) is proud to announce a $3.6 million capital credit refund to members!
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Why do my lights blink on and off in bad weather?
December 6, 2017, Stacie Nielsen
Why do the lights blink during bad weather? You may be asking these questions of your electric cooperative, so we want to try and answer them.
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What is a substation?
December 4, 2017, Heather Reinhart
As part of ongoing efforts to ensure electric reliability, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) recently energized its newest substation in Plymouth, Minn. So, what is a substation anyway?
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Providing light and savings to Camp Courage
November 30, 2017, Heather Reinhart
Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) recently provided True Friends Camp Courage with a grant to replace all the lighting at its facilities in Maple Lake with LEDs.
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Five energy-saving tips for the holidays
November 16, 2017, Stacie Nielsen
Ways to save energy this holiday season.
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Ways to improve your energy efficiency
October 30, 2017, Darrell Erickson
Being efficient is a good thing and it’s interesting how efficient we can become when we are the ones paying for that resource. Especially if you run into a situation where your electric bill is just too high.
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Understanding clearances and right of way
October 23, 2017, Nathan Karels
When members plant or place items in front of our equipment, we have a hard time performing our work.
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Beware of Power Shut Off Scams
October 19, 2017, Heather Reinhart
Scammers have been calling homes in our service area claiming to be from a utility company.
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Cooperatives--Communities at their very best
October 9, 2017, Guest Blogger
Electric cooperatives have been a part of the fabric of Minnesota for more than 80 years. Fourth and fifth-generation members today enjoy the same benefits of membership as the pioneers who strung the first wires into Minnesota’s countryside.
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Wright-Hennepin invites you to a Halloween event for cooperative month
October 2, 2017, Heather Reinhart
October is cooperative month. To celebrate, we are hosting an event from 3 – 5 p.m. on October 31 at our headquarters in Rockford, Minn. This event is for children, who will receive a bag of candy and…
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Electric vehicles look to boom as prices come down and big automakers get involved
August 20, 2017, Nathan Karels
It is estimated that multiple electric vehicles (EV) will be similarly priced as their gas-powered counterparts by 2020.
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Operation Round Up donations help fund Lunch Box Fever program
August 13, 2017, Josh Randt
Eight years ago, Lunch Box Fever began as an idea by college student Emily Pennuto to help feed children who don’t always have reliable access to food. In 2014, RiverWorks Community Development in…
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Pole inspections begin in August
August 1, 2017, Josh Randt
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. The inspection is designed to identify…
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Storms, trees and responsibilities
June 27, 2017, Josh Randt
Though we’re barely into the summer season, we’ve already experienced storms that have downed, damaged or weakened trees. Given the volatility of summer weather, we could experience additional severe…
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Tips to help you maintain your AC this summer
June 19, 2017, Grant Bowman
It’s that time of year again that we all dream about – time to get outside and enjoy all the great outdoor experiences Minnesota offers during summer. That also means you are going to be shutting up…
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New water heating program introduced for 2017
April 4, 2017, Nathan Karels
In the market for a new water heater? We've got a program for you!
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Could air infiltration be sucking money from your wallet?
March 14, 2017, Grant Bowman
Air infiltration is a natural occurrence. Differences in air temperature and pressures are always at work trying to even out the pressure between the inside and outside of your home. Every time you…
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Dual Fuel and Electric Thermal Storage Heating
January 23, 2017, Darrell Erickson
Dual Fuel and Electric Thermal Storage Heating
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LEDs let you trim the tree efficiently
December 2, 2016, Guest Blogger
If your holiday chores include unraveling the same old tangle of decorative lights, maybe you should consider and upgrade to more reliable, efficient and longer-lasting LEDs. LEDs, or light-emitting…
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The importance of changing your furnace filter
October 21, 2016, Grant Bowman
It may not seem like it, but replacing your furnace filter is important for the operation of your heating system.
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