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

Economic Development

Heartland grant fuels Bryant growth

New C-Store benefits from infrastructure improvements, Heartland economic development grant; positions city for future growth.

February 24, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report

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April 21, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: Strengthening partnerships

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

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.

Customer Spotlight

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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.

April 9, 2025 // < 1 min read

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.

Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity

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.

March 3, 2025 // < 1 min read

Cybersecurity

South Dakota launches $7M cybersecurity program to protect local governments

Municipal Cybersecurity Grant Program strengthens local government defenses with tools, training and support through DSU.

November 20, 2024 // < 1 min read

Cybersecurity

Cities should prepare for cybersecurity breaches, experts say

Threats to local governments, critical infrastructure are growing, according to staff with the League of Minnesota Cities.

August 5, 2024 // < 1 min read

Industry Update

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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.

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.

September 3, 2024 // < 1 min read

Key takeaways from MMUA Summer Conference

Learn valuable insights reshaping how utilities showcase their value, tackle industry challenges and strengthen operations.

Power Forward

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April 9, 2025 // < 1 min read

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.

January 16, 2025 // < 1 min read

Boosting electrification in 2025

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

October 3, 2023 // < 1 min read

Roadside Food & Fuel recognized for excellence in energy efficiency

Plankinton, SD small business recognized for efforts to implement energy efficient measures to the benefit of his customers and the city.

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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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 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.