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A Message to Our Members About Electric Rates

We are adjusting electric rates to address rising costs, while working every day to keep bills as low as possible and continue providing the reliable service our members count on. The rate change will take effect with bills received in April. 

2026 Rate Change

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The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay for home heating costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households. We encourage you to contact them immediately if you feel you are eligible for aid. (Eligibility is based on energy costs, household size and the three most recent months of income.) 

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Recent News

The Power of Baseload Energy

Thursday | April 10, 2025
President and CEO Jared Echternach discusses impacts on the U.S. electric grid, which increasingly d...
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Business Member Spotlight: Mrs. Sippi/M Salon

Tuesday | April 8, 2025
Beltrami Electric recently spotlighted Mrs. Sippi, a new non-alcoholic bottle shop launched by entre...
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Empower Your Home

Friday | April 4, 2025
Discover smart ways to save energy and money at the FREE Home Energy Efficiency Expo—join us on May ...
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Lineworkers are Wired for Service

Wednesday | April 2, 2025
Day or night, storms or sunny skies, our lineworkers provide around-the-clock service with strength ...
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Beltrami Electric member Howard shares how BEC guided him through the decision-making process with expert advice and personalized support on planning his heating system to installing an electric vehicle charger.

Bob Gregg shares photos and stories from his journey from Bemidji, Minnesota to Banff National Park in Canada, highlighting the experience of traveling across the country in his Tesla Model 3.