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Leading through change

CEO Russell Olson reflects on 10 years as CEO, including weathering storms, overcoming challenges, adapting to change and pursuing stability.

Heartland Energy honored with Growth & Achievement Award

The Lake Area Improvement Corporation recognized Heartland for being a champion of economic development in Madison and the surrounding area.

Day of Giving marked with volunteer project at VCP Village

Veterans Community Project is on a mission to end Veteran homelessness in Sioux Falls through a network of tiny homes and support services.

Familiar face is new owner of Premier Auto Parts

After eight years as a standout salesman for Premier Auto Parts in Madelia, MN, Louie Shellum is stepping into a new role: owner.

Sandhills Townhomes holds ribbon cutting

Affordable housing project opens in Valentine, Nebraska thanks to student, private and public collaborative efforts.

Heartland Energy honored with Growth & Achievement Award

The Lake Area Improvement Corporation recognized Heartland for being a champion of economic development in Madison and the surrounding area.

CEO’s Report: Identifying funding opportunities relevant to your utility

Heartland contracted with Frontier Energy to help our customers identify funding for a variety of programs, some related to the IRA and IIJA.

CEO’s Report: Partnerships advance economic development

Heartland Summer Conference helps customers mingle with professionals who may offer insight into promoting and growing their community.

CEO’s Report: Why promote electrification?

Public power utilities can help consumers save money by promoting electricity as their main source of energy.

Familiar face is new owner of Premier Auto Parts

After eight years as a standout salesman for Premier Auto Parts in Madelia, MN, Louie Shellum is stepping into a new role: owner.

Sioux Falls preparing for growth

Officials hosted Heartland Energy for a tour of projects designed to fulfill the city’s master plan and keep up with recent growth.

Sandhills Townhomes holds ribbon cutting

Affordable housing project opens in Valentine, Nebraska thanks to student, private and public collaborative efforts.

Top findings from Project Boundary Fence

DSU program identifies risk factors and possible attack vectors for local governments’ IT systems and recommends possible solutions.

Heartland Energy marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Company signs on as 2022 Champion to help grow cybersecurity success and will share valuable tips and information throughout October.

5 actions to protect against ransomware

Fall application cycle opens for DEED student funding

Heartland Energy customers can utilize APPA’s DEED program to fund lineworker scholarships, student internships and more.

Managing your utility’s Renewable Energy Credits

WAPA hydropower and Heartland Energy customers can receive assistance in managing their renewable energy certificates (RECs).

Top findings from Project Boundary Fence

DSU program identifies risk factors and possible attack vectors for local governments’ IT systems and recommends possible solutions.

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.

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.

Tax credits available for making efficiency improvements

Through the Inflation Reduction Act, a variety of federal income tax credits are available to homeowners for energy efficiency improvements.

Heartland Energy prepared to comply with new carbon-free law

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

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.

CEO’s Report: Funding opportunities for public power

Municipalities and electric consumers have options available via the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act.

Managing your utility’s Renewable Energy Credits

WAPA hydropower and Heartland Energy customers can receive assistance in managing their renewable energy certificates (RECs).

CEO’s Report: Solar calculator simplified

Increasing reliance on renewable generation poses challenges