Newsroom

May 4, 2025 // < 1 min read

USD makes a splash with new Natatorium

$31M aquatic facility built for champions and community will utilize Heartland’s Energy ONE Incentive to realize long-term savings.

Economic Development

DATA paves the way for data center growth

New cost-effective, interruptible rate ensures reliable energy, strategic site opportunities and long-term stability for data centers.

March 27, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report

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June 10, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: We want your feedback

Customer satisfaction survey will help Heartland better serve customers, exceed expectations and meet strategic plan goal.

May 20, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: Marketing electrification

Boosting rebate program awareness by reaching the right people.

April 21, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: Strengthening partnerships

Nine-member Customer Connections Committee facilitates dialogue, feedback and collaboration with Heartland staff.

Customer Spotlight

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May 14, 2025 // < 1 min read

Student of the Month shines in academics and the arts

Sioux Valley High School senior Alexis Rust honored by Heartland Energy and KJAM Radio for her dedication, talent and leadership.

May 4, 2025 // < 1 min read

USD makes a splash with new Natatorium

$31M aquatic facility built for champions and community will utilize Heartland’s Energy ONE Incentive to realize long-term savings.

April 14, 2025 // < 1 min read

Putting backup power to the test in Madelia

Mandatory annual URGE testing on diesel generators in Madelia, MN ensures reliable power for city, Heartland and energy market.

Cybersecurity

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June 15, 2025 // < 1 min read

Stay smart, stay safe

Just in time for Internet Safety Month, 10 tips and cybersecurity best practices to protect yourself on the web, from StaySafeOnline.org.

May 26, 2025 // < 1 min read

Next-level phishing

Cybercriminals are finding new ways around multi-factor authentication (MFA) with Adversary-in-the-Middle attacks.

March 3, 2025 // < 1 min read

Stop! Don’t email that password

Because email is one of the least secure ways to share sensitive info, here’s 5 reasons to be cautious when sharing credentials.

Industry Update

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June 4, 2025 // < 1 min read

Mid-West executive director Jim Horan stepping down

Horan joining Basin Electric as senior vice president and general counsel in July.

May 11, 2025 // < 1 min read

Free website available for SD municipalities

Site from South Dakota Municipal League helps local governments share meeting information with the public–and stay compliant.

April 24, 2025 // < 1 min read

Utilities face growing role in emergency preparedness

Federal policy shift highlights need for public power utilities to update their local plans; APPA survey will guide new tools and resources.

Power Forward

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May 20, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: Marketing electrification

Boosting rebate program awareness by reaching the right people.

Power Forward

Madison awarded grant for Recycling Center lighting upgrades

Heartland Energy provided a Power Forward grant to help the city of Madison replace 37 fluorescent fixtures with LEDs.

April 9, 2025 // < 1 min read

Power Forward

Boosting electrification in 2025

Heartland Energy has made adjustments to its Power Forward program for 2025 to promote electrification and efficiency.

January 16, 2025 // < 1 min read

Legislative & Regulatory

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March 12, 2025 // < 1 min read

Heartland customers not impacted by Canadian tariffs

Heartland customers in the Minnesota MISO footprint need not be alarmed by threat of electricity surcharge imposed by Ontario.

March 4, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: At the table with our nation’s leaders

Despite being a small public power entity, Heartland Energy has a direct line to South Dakota’s powerful voices in Washington, D.C.

February 18, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: Legislative Rally preview

Heartland joins American Public Power Association in Washington, D.C. to advocate on behalf of our public power customers.

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June 15, 2025 // < 1 min read

Stay smart, stay safe

Just in time for Internet Safety Month, 10 tips and cybersecurity best practices to protect yourself on the web, from StaySafeOnline.org.