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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.

Celebrating co-ops and the community

October 11, 2021, Jeph Novak

October is National Co-op Month, and Wright-Hennepin (WH) is excited to celebrate with the community.

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Fire safety tips for you and your family

October 7, 2021, Jeph Novak

October is fire safety month, and Wright-Hennepin (WH) would like to share some safety tips to prevent electrical fires in your home.

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Scam Alert

September 14, 2021, Guest Blogger

Notice: Some WH members have received scam emails requesting immediate payment.

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From wagons to Cybertrucks: How electric vehicles have evolved

September 7, 2021, Jeph Novak

Electric vehicles (EVs) are anything but a modern invention. While they have picked up a lot of popularity and news in recent years, EVs have been around for over 130 years!

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Join our electric vehicle (EV) pilot study!

August 23, 2021, Jeph Novak

Wright-Hennepin (WH) is seeking 25 participants for our electric vehicle (EV) subscription program pilot study beginning in September.

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Utility pole inspections begin in September

August 9, 2021, Jeph Novak

Wright-Hennepin (WH) will begin pole inspections in September 2021 and expects to complete the annual inspections in November.

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You have a choice in your source of power

July 12, 2021, Jeph Novak

Through WH’s Solar and Renewable Choice programs, WH members can choose where their power is coming from.

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WH Board of Directors appoints John Reynolds as new District 4 director

July 7, 2021, Jeph Novak

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association’s (WH) Board of Directors recently appointed John Reynolds of Buffalo as the new director of District 4.

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Ten ways to save energy in the laundry room

June 28, 2021, Guest Blogger

Your clothes washer and dryer account for a significant portion of energy consumption from major appliances, and let’s face it––laundry is no one’s favorite chore.

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One of America's most popular vehicles just became electric

June 16, 2021, Jeph Novak

Recently, Ford unveiled its new all-electric F-150 Lightning which will be on roads in 2022.

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Be prepared for summer storms

June 14, 2021, Jeph Novak

Summer is here, and with it comes the threat of severe storms and of course, outages. Now is a great time to remind yourself of what to do before, during and after a storm.

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Electric cooperatives ask members to do their part to conserve energy today

June 10, 2021, Guest Blogger

The heat wave we are experiencing has prompted the operator of the electric transmission system in our region to issue a maximum generation emergency event. Wright-Hennepin is asking its members to conserve electricity.

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Plug in to safety

May 12, 2021, Jeph Novak

May is electrical safety month, which is a great time to examine the safety of the electrical outlets in your home more closely.

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Summer load control to begin May 1

April 29, 2021, Jeph Novak

Wright-Hennepin (WH) will switch its winter Energy-Saving Program to summer load management on May 1.

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Wright-Hennepin celebrates 84 years

April 16, 2021, Jeph Novak

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association’s (WH) 2021 Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, April 15.

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Evs are safe to drive. Learn more on our blog.

April 15, 2021, Jeph Novak

Evs are safe to drive. Learn more on our blog.

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Thank you, lineworkers!

April 12, 2021, Jeph Novak

April 12 is lineworker appreciation day, and Wright-Hennepin (WH) wants to thank all its lineworkers for the great work they do at keeping the lights on for the members of the cooperative.

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Recommendation of restated Bylaws