Dakota Electric Association Data Access Guide
Dakota Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative serving roughly 117,000 accounts in the south Twin Cities metro of Minnesota. Data access runs through the MyDEA portal (launched February 2026), backed by NISC SmartHub with near-complete AMI smart-meter coverage capable of 15-minute interval data.
How to Get Your Dakota Electric Association Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MyDEA Portal & Mobile App | ✓ | — | Residential, Commercial, Industrial | Billing, daily/monthly usage | Daily updates | Web/mobile dashboard, PDF |
| SmartHub API tool (unofficial) | ✓ | ✓ | Members with smart meters and technical capability | 15-minute interval usage and cost | Near-daily (scheduled pulls) | CSV / InfluxDB / VictoriaMetrics |
| Authorized Data Request | ✓ | ✓ | All members with authorization | Billing, usage | Days (manual) | PDF / email / export |
Billing Data Access
Dakota Electric provides online billing access through the MyDEA customer portal, which went live February 23, 2026, replacing the prior QuikPay/EZ-Pay system. MyDEA offers current and historical billing, payment management, and energy-usage comparisons. The backend is NISC SmartHub.
What Data Is on Your Dakota Electric Association Bill
- Current bill and billing history
- Payment history and account balance
- Daily and monthly energy usage comparisons
- Bill delivery preferences (paper, email, text, portal)
- Rebate program submissions
- Account and notification settings
How to Download Dakota Electric Association Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Register the business account in MyDEA at https://mydea.dakotaelectric.com/login
- 02Open Billing / My Account to view statements and payment history
- 03Use the Usage section for daily/monthly comparisons
- 04For interval data or custom exports, contact Member Services at 651-463-6212 or rates@dakotaelectric.com
How to Download Dakota Electric Association Bills (Residential)
- 01Go to https://mydea.dakotaelectric.com/login and click Sign up
- 02Enter your new account number (or use Find My New Account Number)
- 03Verify account details and set a password via the emailed link
- 04Re-establish EFT/AutoPay if previously enrolled
- 05Log in and open Billing / My Account for bills and history
Third-Party Access to Dakota Electric Association Billing Data
Manual authorized data request
- 01Customer provides written authorization specifying data types, period, and third party
- 02Third party contacts Member Services (651-463-6212 / rates@dakotaelectric.com)
- 03Dakota Electric coordinates manual delivery via email, portal access, or export
Reverse-engineered SmartHub API (unofficial)
- 01Customer shares MyDEA/SmartHub credentials with the technical third party
- 02Deploy the open-source electric-usage-downloader tool
- 03Extract 15-minute interval usage to CSV / InfluxDB / VictoriaMetrics
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Dakota Electric Association Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
Dakota Electric has nearly completed an AMI deployment (older meters phased out starting 2020), with solid-state advanced meters capable of recording 15-minute demand intervals as referenced in the commercial tariff. MyDEA surfaces daily and monthly usage; precise interval granularity in the portal is not fully documented. A community-built tool can extract 15-minute data from the underlying SmartHub API.
How to Download Dakota Electric Association Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Green Button is not implemented by Dakota Electric
- 02Log into MyDEA at https://mydea.dakotaelectric.com for daily/monthly usage views
- 03For 15-minute data, contact Member Services or use the community SmartHub API tool with your own credentials
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Dakota Electric Association rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
Dakota Electric offers no official public developer API, OAuth program, or formal third-party data authorization. Third-party access is a manual process through Member Services. A community-built tool (electric-usage-downloader) reverse-engineers the NISC SmartHub API to pull 15-minute interval data using the member's own credentials; this is unofficial and unsupported.
Available Dakota Electric Association API Endpoints
| Function | Endpoint | Method | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmartHub usage poll (unofficial, reverse-engineered) | services/secured/utility-usage/poll | GET | JSON (interval kWh/cost) |
How to Register as a Dakota Electric Association API Vendor
- 01Obtain written customer authorization
- 02Contact Member Services to arrange manual delivery, or
- 03Deploy electric-usage-downloader with the customer's credentials for 15-minute data
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
How to Enroll in Dakota Electric Association EDI
- 01EDI is not supported
- 02For automated data exchange, contact Member Services at 651-463-6212
- 03Discuss MyDEA exports or the SmartHub API approach instead
Sources
Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
Dakota Electric C&I rates determine billing demand on the greatest 15-minute demand each month, with a 90% power-factor floor, so interval data and power-factor correction directly affect cost. Schedule 41 is energy-only (good for small/steady loads); Schedule 46 layers seasonal demand charges and a declining-block energy structure; Schedule 54 offers a low flat energy rate ($0.0521/kWh) with high peak-period demand charges for members that can shift to its wide off-peak window. Interruptible Schedules 70/71 trade load-control flexibility for the same energy rate plus load-management economics.
Dakota Electric Association Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| Schedule 41 - Small General Service | Small non-residential, energy-only |
| Schedule 46 - General Service | Non-residential demand + tiered energy |
| Schedule 54 - Optional Time-of-Day | Optional general-service TOD |
| Schedule 70/71 - Interruptible Service | Larger C&I interruptible/load management |
Dakota Electric Association Rate Features & TOU Details
- Demand billed on greatest 15-minute demand, 90% power-factor adjustment
- Seasonal demand pricing (summer Jun-Aug highest)
- Schedule 46 declining-block energy ($0.078 to $0.058/kWh)
- Schedule 54 flat $0.0521/kWh energy with high peak demand charges
- Resource & Tax Adjustment (RTA) rides on energy charges
- Primary-voltage and primary-metering discounts available
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Dakota Electric Association Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
Interruptible / Load Management Rates (Schedule 70 & 71)
Schedule 70 (full interruptible) and Schedule 71 (partial interruptible) let C&I members accept utility load control during peak events in exchange for lower demand/energy charges. Cycled AC and other load management options are also available.
- 01Review interruptible service eligibility with Energy Experts (651-463-6243)
- 02Enroll in Schedule 70 or 71 load management
- 03Use interval data to verify control events and savings
Energy Wise Business Rebates
Rebate programs for commercial lighting, HVAC, compressed air, and facility audits, plus agricultural irrigation VFD and ventilation rebates.
- 01Review eligible business measures
- 02File rebate information via the Energy Wise rebates portal
- 03Receive rebate after verification
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠No Green Button (Download or Connect My Data) implementation
- ⚠No official public developer API or OAuth program
- ⚠No EDI trading-partner program (typical for a co-op of this size)
- ⚠No formal Share My Data third-party authorization portal; manual process only
- ⚠MyDEA portal interval granularity not fully documented; 15-minute access via unofficial tool or manual request
- ⚠Published tariff books are dated; verify current rates with the 2025 interim rate book and Member Services
Dakota Electric Association Data Access FAQ
How does a C&I member get 15-minute interval data from Dakota Electric?▾
Dakota Electric's advanced meters record 15-minute demand intervals, but the MyDEA portal mainly shows daily/monthly views. To get granular data, contact Member Services (651-463-6212) to request it, or use the community electric-usage-downloader tool with your own MyDEA credentials. There is no Green Button option.
Does Dakota Electric offer Green Button or a public API?▾
No. Dakota Electric is not in the Green Button Alliance directory and offers no Download My Data, Connect My Data, or official developer API. Backend SmartHub (NISC) could support Green Button, but it has not been activated.
Which Dakota Electric rate applies to my commercial facility?▾
Most non-residential load takes Schedule 41 (Small General Service, energy-only) or Schedule 46 (General Service, demand + tiered energy). Schedule 54 is an optional time-of-day rate, and Schedules 70/71 are interruptible/load-management options. Rates below reflect the interim rate book effective 3/1/2025.
Is Dakota Electric regulated or deregulated?▾
Minnesota is a regulated market with no retail choice for co-op members. Dakota Electric is a member-owned cooperative rate-regulated by the Minnesota PUC. C&I members cannot shop for a competitive supplier.
How is demand billed on Dakota Electric C&I rates?▾
Schedule 46 and the time-of-day/interruptible schedules bill demand on the greatest 15-minute demand during the month, subject to a 90% power-factor adjustment. Interval data lets C&I members verify demand charges and manage peaks.
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