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Downed Power Line Safety - Always Assume Downed Lines Are Live

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Dec 28, 20231 min read

Downed Power Line Safety - Always Assume Downed Lines Are Live

Knowing what to do if you encounter utility poles or wires can be a matter of life and death.

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Winter Reliability Through All-of-the-Above Energy

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Dec 15, 20234 min read

Winter Reliability Through All-of-the-Above Energy

The 2023 NERC assessment covers the winter period and provides an evaluation of energy resources and their ability to meet electric demand.

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Network, Earn CEUs at 2024 Building Trades Conference

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Nov 1, 20232 min read

Network, Earn CEUs at 2024 Building Trades Conference

The Momentum is Building Conference connects Iowa's construction industry with local electric cooperatives' services and resources.

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Nov 1, 20231 min read

Holiday Lighting Safety Tips

Tips to keep your family bright, happy, and safe this holiday season.

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Nov 1, 20231 min read

Ask an Expert: High Energy Bills

Energy costs vary, but we list some common reasons why they may suddenly increase.

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NIPCO Directors Approve 2024 Wholesale Rate

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Oct 31, 20232 min read

NIPCO Directors Approve 2024 Wholesale Rate

NIPCO Directors approved the 2024 wholesale power rate at its October 2023 meeting.

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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Oct 31, 20231 min read

Honoring NIPCO Veterans

NIPCO expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who have served and scarified for our country.

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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Oct 30, 20231 min read

NIPCO Crew Members Celebrate Weddings

Congratulations to NIPCO linemen who are celebrating weddings!

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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Oct 30, 20231 min read

NIPCO Recognizes Service Anniversaries

Twelve NIPCO Employees and one director will be celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2023.

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NIPCO, Corn Belt Power Collaborate at October Retreat

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Oct 30, 20231 min read

NIPCO, Corn Belt Power Collaborate at October Retreat

Co-ops learned about Touchstone Energy brand resources and to collaborate on other impactful programs and best-practices.

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A Storm is Brewing: Electric Reliability is in Jeopardy

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Oct 30, 20232 min read

A Storm is Brewing: Electric Reliability is in Jeopardy

It’s imperative that policymakers work to prioritize reliability in every energy policy discussion.

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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative

Oct 30, 20231 min read

2024 to Mark 75 Years of Service

As NIPCO readies for its seventy-fifth anniversary, we honor our past but look to the future of service for our member co-ops.

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Ask an Expert: Is it Dangerous to Overload a Circuit?

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Oct 16, 20233 min read

Ask an Expert: Is it Dangerous to Overload a Circuit?

Wires in an electrical system or circuit have a maximum amount of current they can safely carry. How much is too much?

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Portable Space Heaters: Protect Yourself from These Common Hazards

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Oct 16, 20232 min read

Portable Space Heaters: Protect Yourself from These Common Hazards

Electric heaters can make your home cozy, but they come with risks. Learn how to stay safe and warm.

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In the Kitchen: Storing Holiday Leftovers

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Oct 11, 20231 min read

In the Kitchen: Storing Holiday Leftovers

You work hard preparing tasty holiday meals. Make the most of them by safely storing the leftovers.

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Oct 11, 20231 min read

In the Kitchen: Storing Holiday Leftovers

You work hard preparing tasty holiday meals. Make the most of them by safely storing the leftovers.

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Sep 4, 20233 min read

Celebrating National Co-op Month

Electric co-ops exist to serve our members, with affordable, reliable energy and following these 7 cooperative principles.

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Tips to Protect Your Family Against Cyber Attacks

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Sep 4, 20232 min read

Tips to Protect Your Family Against Cyber Attacks

These 10 tips will help protect you and your family from falling victim to anyone trying to prey upon your personal data or information.

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Sep 4, 20232 min read

Ask an Expert: Changing Furnace Filters

Perform this routine task for better indoor air quality and for HVAC efficiency.

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Ask an Expert: Energy-Efficient Clothes Dryers

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Aug 14, 20231 min read

Ask an Expert: Energy-Efficient Clothes Dryers

High-performance clothes dryers save energy by only supplying the necessary amount of heat required by the load.

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