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Jongeling appointed to Heartland Energy Board of Directors

Sioux Falls, SD Light, Power and Traffic Superintendent brings wealth of experience and understanding as new director for Subdivision 4.

Growth Incentive program surpasses $2 million mark

Madison, SD manufacturer Slydog helped Heartland Energy hit a major economic development milestone in the first quarter of 2024.

Public Power Day of Giving: Serving others

Heartland Energy staff celebrate commitment to community by serving meal to Habitat for Humanity construction crew in Madison.

Economic Development

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Growth Incentive program surpasses $2 million mark

Madison, SD manufacturer Slydog helped Heartland Energy hit a major economic development milestone in the first quarter of 2024.

Popcorn shop is Community Spark

Gaylen’s Gourmet Popcorn of Madison, South Dakota earns outstanding small business award from Heartland Energy.

April 1, 2024 // < 1 min read

Pandemic-era businesses thrive with growth incentives

Seventeen new and expanding businesses in Heartland customer communities collectively earned $160K in electric rebates from 2020-2023.

CEO’s Report

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CEO’s Report: Minnesota utilities eligible for funding to strengthen grid resiliency

MN Department of Commerce grant program aims to enhance grid resilience against extreme weather and modernize energy infrastructure.

CEO’s Report: The importance of planning

Capital Improvement Planning for community growth can also help you secure federal funding and ensure long-term infrastructure health.

CEO’s Report: Stability, competitiveness impact credit rating

Heartland’s A2 credit rating from Moody’s reflects our competitive rates, strategic resource mix, financial resilience and more.

Customer Spotlight

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Dylan Riedel is Student of the Month

Madison High School senior and future DSU computer science scholar is recognized for his outstanding character and achievements.

Lanie Mousel is Student of the Month

The Colman-Egan senior is recognized by Heartland and KJAM Radio as a dedicated, hardworking student athlete and community volunteer.

April 1, 2024 // < 1 min read

Horizon Health Care unveils expanded clinic in Plankinton

The project showcases the power of collaboration and partnerships in addressing rural healthcare needs and community development.

Cybersecurity

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APPA receives $4 million grant for cybersecurity

Funding from Department of Energy aims to strengthen cyber defenses of smaller, resource-limited public power member utilities.

New Federal Rule strengthens cybersecurity for local electric utilities

CISA’s rule sets guidelines and reporting requirements for critical infrastructure entities to improve coordination and minimize risk.

February 5, 2024 // < 1 min read

Fostering a culture of cybersecurity: tools to help minimize the risk of human error

MFA and password managers plus cybersecurity education and training can curtail human error and defend organizations against cyber threats.

Industry Update

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CEO’s Report: Minnesota utilities eligible for funding to strengthen grid resiliency

MN Department of Commerce grant program aims to enhance grid resilience against extreme weather and modernize energy infrastructure.

APPA receives $4 million grant for cybersecurity

Funding from Department of Energy aims to strengthen cyber defenses of smaller, resource-limited public power member utilities.

Industry Update

Empowering public utilities

American Public Power Association launches an on-demand online training series for public power governing boards.

October 3, 2023 // < 1 min read

Energy Efficiency

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Energy Efficiency

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.

March 7, 2023 // < 1 min read

Living Meadows receives funding for heating and cooling upgrades

Madelia Municipal Light & Power partnered with Heartland Energy to offer $17,500 in incentives to assist with upgrade project.

January 5, 2023 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: Powering Forward in the new year

Changes to Power Forward rebate program include addition of EV charger rebate, electrification incentives and more.

Legislative & Regulatory

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Legislative & Regulatory

Heartland Energy gears up for Capitol Hill

Infrastructure funding, supply chain solutions and grid security will be the focus of APPA’s 2024 Legislative Rally.

February 5, 2024 // < 1 min read

February 21, 2023 // < 1 min read

Heartland Energy prepared to comply with new carbon-free law

MN municipal customers of Heartland Energy can utilize RECs to meet 2040 target.

February 1, 2023 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: Rural Minnesota communities threatened by Carbon-Free bill

Legislation calling for carbon-free MN by 2040 could increase electric rates and cause rolling blackouts and outages.

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CEO’s Report: Minnesota utilities eligible for funding to strengthen grid resiliency

MN Department of Commerce grant program aims to enhance grid resilience against extreme weather and modernize energy infrastructure.

Jongeling appointed to Heartland Energy Board of Directors

Sioux Falls, SD Light, Power and Traffic Superintendent brings wealth of experience and understanding as new director for Subdivision 4.

Growth Incentive program surpasses $2 million mark

Madison, SD manufacturer Slydog helped Heartland Energy hit a major economic development milestone in the first quarter of 2024.