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Fitch affirms Heartland Energy’s ‘A’ credit rating

Rating reflects Heartland’s strong financial profile, characterized by consistent revenue streams, cost control and debt reduction.

October 23, 2025 // < 1 min read

Economic Development

South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska named top AI power states

Special interruptible rate program–DATA–gives Heartland Energy customer communities the edge in attracting data centers.

August 7, 2025 // < 1 min read

Heartland Headlines

Summer Conference highlights economic opportunities

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and guest speakers highlighted partnerships, offered insight on driving rural growth.

July 17, 2025 // < 1 min read

Economic Development

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Economic Development

Grant supports future workforce

Funding from Heartland Energy brings robotics and automation curriculum from Project Lead the Way to New Ulm Middle School.

August 26, 2025 // < 1 min read

Economic Development

South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska named top AI power states

Special interruptible rate program–DATA–gives Heartland Energy customer communities the edge in attracting data centers.

August 7, 2025 // < 1 min read

Heartland Headlines

Summer Conference highlights economic opportunities

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and guest speakers highlighted partnerships, offered insight on driving rural growth.

July 17, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report

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CEO’s Report

Heartland Energy rates to remain stable in 2026

Steady power rates from diverse resource portfolio and community growth support long-term rate consistency.

November 3, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report

CEO’s Report: Communicating your value

Ensure public power customers understand the difference local ownership makes and why their hometown utility is something to be proud of.

October 7, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report

CEO’s Report: Do you know the value of your electric utility?

Public power communities offer 5 distinct advantages: transparency, revenue, efficiency, tailored programs and local ownership.

September 16, 2025 // < 1 min read

Customer Spotlight

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Customer Spotlight

Estelline in Bloom

South Dakota’s first “America in Bloom” community earns national recognition for local efforts to bridge generations, support vitality.

November 5, 2025 // < 1 min read

Customer Spotlight

Judd Guida honored with Distinguished Service Award

Known for his leadership style and work ethic, utility supervisor/lineman Guida keeps his community of Tyler, MN connected.

October 30, 2025 // < 1 min read

Customer Spotlight

Student of the Month shines in sports and studies

Volleyball, basketball and track standout Brynlee Landis of Colman earns award from Heartland Energy and KJAM Radio.

October 16, 2025 // < 1 min read

Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity

SecureSD shields local governments

Free cybersecurity services include secure email, mitigation of vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity training and educations.

October 21, 2025 // < 1 min read

Cybersecurity

Password best practices

Strengthen your first line of defense against cyber threats with password/password manager tips from National Cybersecurity Alliance.

October 10, 2025 // < 1 min read

Cybersecurity

Level up your cyber defenses

CISA offers cybersecurity best practices and critical behaviors to strengthen state and local governments cyber defenses.

October 1, 2025 // < 1 min read

Industry Update

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CEO’s Report

CEO’s Report: Communicating your value

Ensure public power customers understand the difference local ownership makes and why their hometown utility is something to be proud of.

October 7, 2025 // < 1 min read

Industry Update

We want your story for Public Power Week

Join Heartland Energy as we celebrate the people and communities powered by public power and share voices from our customer communities.

September 18, 2025 // < 1 min read

Industry Update

Building tomorrow’s workforce today

Public power utilities invest in youth, education and community to build pipelines for local talent and fill critical roles.

June 18, 2025 // < 1 min read

Power Forward

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Power Forward

The new energy consumer

More households are motivated by cost AND the environment when making energy decisions. Power Forward can help.

September 9, 2025 // < 1 min read

Power Forward

Back to school means back to saving energy

8 easy, practical tips and habits to help families save money and energy during the back-to-school season.

August 13, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report

CEO’s Report: Marketing electrification

Boosting rebate program awareness by reaching the right people.

May 20, 2025 // < 1 min read

Legislative & Regulatory

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Industry Update

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 12, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report

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.

March 4, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report

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.

February 18, 2025 // < 1 min read

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Customer Spotlight

Estelline in Bloom

South Dakota’s first “America in Bloom” community earns national recognition for local efforts to bridge generations, support vitality.

November 5, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report

Heartland Energy rates to remain stable in 2026

Steady power rates from diverse resource portfolio and community growth support long-term rate consistency.

November 3, 2025 // < 1 min read

Customer Spotlight

Judd Guida honored with Distinguished Service Award

Known for his leadership style and work ethic, utility supervisor/lineman Guida keeps his community of Tyler, MN connected.

October 30, 2025 // < 1 min read

Heartland Energy rates to remain stable in 2026

Judd Guida honored with Distinguished Service Award

Fitch affirms Heartland Energy’s ‘A’ credit rating

SecureSD shields local governments

Heartland Headlines

Fitch affirms Heartland Energy’s ‘A’ credit rating

South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska named top AI power states

Summer Conference highlights economic opportunities

Economic Development

Grant supports future workforce

South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska named top AI power states

Summer Conference highlights economic opportunities

CEO’s Report

Heartland Energy rates to remain stable in 2026

CEO’s Report: Communicating your value

CEO’s Report: Do you know the value of your electric utility?

Customer Spotlight

Estelline in Bloom

Judd Guida honored with Distinguished Service Award

Student of the Month shines in sports and studies

Cybersecurity

SecureSD shields local governments

Password best practices

Level up your cyber defenses

Industry Update

CEO’s Report: Communicating your value

We want your story for Public Power Week

Building tomorrow’s workforce today

Power Forward

The new energy consumer

Back to school means back to saving energy

CEO’s Report: Marketing electrification

Legislative & Regulatory

Heartland customers not impacted by Canadian tariffs

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

CEO’s Report: Legislative Rally preview

Estelline in Bloom

Heartland Energy rates to remain stable in 2026

Judd Guida honored with Distinguished Service Award

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