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November 3, 2025 // < 1 min read

Heartland Energy rates to remain stable in 2026

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

October 7, 2025 // < 1 min read

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.

September 16, 2025 // < 1 min read

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.

Customer Spotlight

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November 19, 2025 // < 1 min read

Sioux Falls completes major Water Reclamation upgrade

Improved wastewater treatment and stronger power systems–plus the Energy ONE Incentive–fuel the city’s future.

November 10, 2025 // < 1 min read

Student of the Month sets the pace for success

Arlington, SD senior Kaelyn Ulschmid is recognized by Heartland and KJAM Radio for leadership, academic excellence and positive influence.

November 5, 2025 // < 1 min read

Estelline in Bloom

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

Cybersecurity

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November 13, 2025 // < 1 min read

Small “inconveniences” are better than a cyberattack

A cautionary tale from a small, Midwestern municipality that suffered an email breach, resulting in payments to fraudulent accounts.

October 21, 2025 // < 1 min read

SecureSD shields local governments

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

October 10, 2025 // < 1 min read

Password best practices

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

Industry Update

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Industry Update

Unlocking the value of your APPA membership

Heartland Energy customers can expand their teams’ capabilities with support from APPA–plus, their membership is covered.

November 17, 2025 // < 1 min read

November 13, 2025 // < 1 min read

Small “inconveniences” are better than a cyberattack

A cautionary tale from a small, Midwestern municipality that suffered an email breach, resulting in payments to fraudulent accounts.

October 7, 2025 // < 1 min read

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.

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

May 20, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: Marketing electrification

Boosting rebate program awareness by reaching the right people.

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

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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November 19, 2025 // < 1 min read

Sioux Falls completes major Water Reclamation upgrade

Improved wastewater treatment and stronger power systems–plus the Energy ONE Incentive–fuel the city’s future.

Industry Update

Unlocking the value of your APPA membership

Heartland Energy customers can expand their teams’ capabilities with support from APPA–plus, their membership is covered.

November 17, 2025 // < 1 min read