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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

Heartland Headlines

New beds for Sioux Falls youth

Heartland Energy staff volunteer with Sleep in Heavenly Peace in Sioux Falls, SD for Public Power Day of Giving.

July 8, 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

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

CEO’s Report

CEO’s Report: Planning for your utility’s future

New guidebook from APPA offers 8-step model to help public power utilities of all sizes create strategic plans.

August 5, 2025 // < 1 min read

Customer Spotlight

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Customer Spotlight

Student of the Month serves aces and her community

Sioux Valley senior Lacey Langland earns award from Heartland Energy and KJAM Radio.

September 22, 2025 // < 1 min read

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

Customer Spotlight

Aurora projects aim to boost housing, business

City leaders, developers improving local housing options to meet growing demand and strengthen business-friendly community.

July 23, 2025 // < 1 min read

Cybersecurity

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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

Cybersecurity

Committing to online safety

Become a cyber safety Champion and educate and empower others by celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October.

September 4, 2025 // < 1 min read

Cybersecurity

QR code scams on the rise

Think before you scan: Learn how “quishing” works and simple ways to protect yourself before you fall victim.

August 18, 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

More Like This

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

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

Customer Spotlight

Student of the Month serves aces and her community

Sioux Valley senior Lacey Langland earns award from Heartland Energy and KJAM Radio.

September 22, 2025 // < 1 min read

CEO’s Report: Communicating your value

Level up your cyber defenses

Student of the Month serves aces and her community

We want your story for Public Power Week

Heartland Headlines

South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska named top AI power states

Summer Conference highlights economic opportunities

New beds for Sioux Falls youth

Economic Development

Grant supports future workforce

South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska named top AI power states

Summer Conference highlights economic opportunities

CEO’s Report

CEO’s Report: Communicating your value

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

CEO’s Report: Planning for your utility’s future

Customer Spotlight

Student of the Month serves aces and her community

Grant supports future workforce

Aurora projects aim to boost housing, business

Cybersecurity

Level up your cyber defenses

Committing to online safety

QR code scams on the rise

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

CEO’s Report: Communicating your value

Level up your cyber defenses

Student of the Month serves aces and her community

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