5 Things To Know About Our Environmental Committment
Our co-op offers carbon-free leadership, infinity renewable energy program, incentives for electrifying efficiency, wildlife protection strategies and community volunteerism.
5 Things To Know About Our Environmental Committment
May Is Electrical Safety Month
Every May, electric cooperatives across the country celebrate Electrical Safety Month. Raising awareness about the importance of electrical safety is more essential than ever. This article discusses some potential electrical hazards and how you can safeguard your home.
Surge protectors are used to protect your computer and other electronic equipment from damage caused by voltage changes. If you are relying heavily on power strips, it might be an indication that you have too few outlets to address your needs.
Extension cords should not be used to provide power on a long-term or permanent basis. If you are using several extension cords, you should look into getting additional outlets installed by a qualified, licensed electrician.
Appliances can pose hazards if not properly cleaned and maintained. When was the last time you thought about your dryer as a fire hazard? Clean the lint filter before and after each use to reduce the chances of a fire starting and to increase its energy efficiency.
DID YOU KNOW?
Electricity is the cause of more than 140,000 fires each year, resulting in more than 500 deaths, 4,000 injuries and $1.6 billion in property damage, according to Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI).
Annual Meeting Held At Alerus Center In April
The 83rd annual meeting was held at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, N.D., on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
Military Appreciation Month
Military Appreciation Month is a special monthlong observance honoring those in and out of the United States Armed Forces.
What’s That In My Yard?
If you’re a homeowner, you likely have at least one form of utility electrical equipment somewhere in your yard. You should know how to care for the areas around equipment to ensure it remains reliable, safe and easily accessible.
Addyson Hefta Selected For North Dakota Youth Tour
Addyson Hefta, a junior at Midway Public High School, and the daughter of Justin Hefta, has been selected to represent Nodak Electric Cooperative on the North Dakota Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., in June 2023.
Nodak Has Hired The Following Contractors
These contractors are currently working in our service area. They will have a Nodak Electric decal on their vehicle.
2022 Cooperative Highlights
Nodak helps Northern Thunder Air Show take flight, no rate increase for seven years and more.
Turn Your Coins Into Change
Operation Round Up® is a program that rounds up members’ monthly electric bills to the next whole dollar amount. The resulting funds are put into a special account to assist others in need. The funds collected through Operation Round Up are used for a variety of projects, programs and items throughout the Nodak service area.
The Operation Round board meets quarterly and considers each application that has been received since the previous meeting. It awards funds to the applicants based on how well the application fits the original funding guidelines: 1) Individuals or families in crisis; 2) Services – ambulance and fire; 3) Community youth needs with emphasis on permanent benefit; 4) Scholarships with emphasis on reeducation of displaced agricultural people; 5) Senior needs with emphasis on permanent benefit; and 6) No requests for funding of utility and space heating energy will be accepted.
Operation Round Up is a voluntary program with roughly 51% of the 15,137 members participating. Since the program started, a total of $1,071,811 has been distributed to individuals and organizations throughout the Nodak Electric service area.
2022 Recipients
- Mouhtasim Awaleh $268.00
- Janet Bennett $1,399.00
- Joanne Close $2,500.00
- Deandre Davis $995.00
- Jaxon & Grace Hesse $1,500.00
- Simon Knutson $1,000.00
- William Newland $2,195.00
- Pembina Co. Backpack Program $1,000.00
- Altru Ambulance Service $125.00
- Aneta Ambulance Service $125.00
- Binford Ambulance Service $125.00
- Cooperstown Ambulance Service $125.00
- Drayton Ambulance Service $125.00
- Emerado Ambulance Service $125.00
- Finley Ambulance Service $125.00
- Fordville Ambulance Service $125.00
- Hillsboro Ambulance Service $125.00
- Hoople Ambulance Service $125.00
- Hope Ambulance Service $125.00
- Lake Region Ambulance Service $125.00
- Lakota Ambulance Service $125.00
- Larimore Ambulance Service $125.00
- McVille Ambulance Service $125.00
- Michigan Ambulance Service $125.00
- Northwood Ambulance Service $125.00
- Park River Ambulance Service $125.00
- Pembina County Ambulance Service $125.00
- Valley Ambulance & Rescue Squad $125.00
- West Traill Ambulance Service $125.00
- Cavalier HS After Prom Party $50.00
- Central Valley HS After Prom Party $50.00
- Dakota Prairie HS After Prom Party $50.00
- Devils Lake HS After Prom Party $50.00
- Grand Forks Central After Prom Party $50.00
- Hatton-Northwood After Prom Party $50.00
- Larimore HS After Prom Party $50.00
- Minto HS After Prom Party $50.00
- North Border HS After Prom Party $50.00
- Park River HS After Prom Party $50.00
- Red River HS After Prom Party $50.00
- Thompson HS After Prom Party $50.00
- Valley-Edinburg HS After Prom Party $50.00
- Delvina Blake $1,700.00
- Diane Curtiss $2,000.00
- Jamie Dunn $1,200.00
- Gary Edwards $2,000.00
- Robert Gemmill $648.00
- Ava John $1,000.00
- Simon Knutson $1,500.00
- Francine McClendon $750.00
- Dean Skjerven $1,000.00
- Mohammed Alsarray $247.00
- Kyra Burns $100.00
- Ray Helgoe $450.00
- Troy Hruby $1,450.00
- Charlotte Mitchell $2,087.00
- Leila Roberts $2,000.00
- McKinley Salazar $416.00
- Kyanne Stringer $200.00
- Nova Stringer $200.00
- Veterans Honor Flight $3,000.00
- Waris Aden $2,500.00
- Colton Buchls $800.00
- Christmas Angel Program $300.00
- Titus Ewals $240.00
- Theresia Hoffner $2,144.00
- Raymond Merrick $1,714.00
- Joshua Rodriquez $952.00
- Betty Rolland $1,714.00
- BreAnn Ziegelmann $220.00
Treasurer’s Report
As treasurer for Nodak Electric Cooperative, on behalf of all the directors and employees of Nodak, thank you for your membership in the cooperative this past year.
An all-time high revenue value highlighted the 2022 financials amounting to $142.5 million. The additional revenue received was a result of a full year’s operation of the new data centers that we serve. Nearly 2.1 billion kWh were sold this past year, another record setter. Total expenses were $138 million, the largest expense being wholesale power costs at $121 million. Stable power costs by our wholesale power supplier contribute greatly to our stable retail rates, and we are hopeful that trend continues into the future. Additionally, non-operating margins added $2.4 million; with the largest addition to non-operating margins being a capital credit allocation from our power supplier. Total reported margins were $6.9 million for 2022. Last May’s capital credit retirement amounted to $3.8 million – which again was another retirement record.
Thank you again for your patronage and for allowing us to serve your electricity needs during the past year.
Why Is My Power Out?
When there is an outage, we work hard to resume service as safely and quickly as possible. Many times, the reasons for outages are beyond our control.