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Jackson, MN 56143-0069
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1976-1985

#1

April 15, 1976 - The Minnesota Public Service Commission approved Federated's request to move from self-billing to centralized billing.
Mid-1970s - Controversy arises on the DC power line construction built from Coal Creek. Energy crisis hits.
January 4, 1977 - A resolution is mailed to members advising of a possible power shortage for the fall of 1978 if DC power line construction was halted. Conservation was encouraged.
October 11, 1977 - Federated's board passed a resolution to promote conservation and energy efficiency.
December 8, 1977 - The Energy Alert Program was introduced at the Annual Meeting asking members to curtail energy use during peak periods.
1979 - The first unit at Coal Creek Power Plant comes online.
January 25, 1979 - Federated’s directors approved hiring a fulltime employee to work with the membership on conservation and efficient use of energy.
1980 (See Picture #1) - Dual Heat Program is born.
1981 - The second unit at Coal Creek Power Plant comes online.
September 30-October 2, 1982 - First Coal Creek Tour occurs for members to visit the power plant in North Dakota.
1983 - Federated installs first radio receivers to control water heaters.
1984 - Federated unveils a program to install/maintain water heaters.