Our Customers
How we're protecting our customers
Every day we do what we do for you. We know how much you depend on us—especially now. And we'll continue to supply our essential service at least-cost rates. In a world where things are changing by the minute, worrying about electricity shouldn't even cross your mind.
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Providing an essential service
If you're concerned about paying your electric bill during this pandemic, know that we're here to help.
If you're a residential or small business customer who might be facing financial hardships during this pandemic, we're temporarily suspending disconnects for late payments and waiving late-payment fees.
Plus, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota energy assistance programs have updated their energy assistance guidelines and extended deadlines to help residential customers. If you feel you might have issues paying your electric bill, reach out to your local energy assistance program as soon as you can.
- Minnesota Energy Assistance Program | 800-657-3710
- North Dakota Energy Assistance Program | 800-755-2716
- South Dakota Energy Assistance Program | 800-233-8503
If you’re still unable to pay your electric bill, please call us at 800-257-4044 during our business hours—Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.—to discuss possible payment arrangements. Don't worry, we'll work with you to figure it out.
Offering payment options
From ePay electronic payments to our Ready Check automatic payment program, we offer a variety of options to pay your bill.
Additional information
Stay alert to scammers
Sadly, scammers are taking advantage of potentially heightened anxiety around the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay alert and watch for red flags.
Ways to save
We do everything we can to improve efficiency while keeping our prices low. That's why we offer energy- and money-saving opportunities that can reduce your energy bills!
Call 811 before you dig
With warmer temperatures finally here, remember to call 811 to have all underground facilities marked before beginning your next digging project.