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Smart Choices
Dec 20, 20242 min read
Stay Safe and Warm this Winter
Tips to ensure your home and family are ready for power outages associated with severe winter weather.
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Smart Choices
Dec 20, 20242 min read
2024-5 Winter Reliability Forecast Optimistic
While the 2024-2025 winter energy reliability outlook is optimistic, the electric grid still faces long-term challenges.
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Smart Choices
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Simple Steps to Become a Co-op Voter
Co-ops Vote is a program that provides access to resources and information for co-op members to vote...with co-op issues in mind.
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Smart Choices
Oct 17, 20241 min read
Hunter Safety: Stay Safe Around Electrical Equipment
Six essential safety tips for hunters to prevent accidents and ensure a safe hunting experience for you and your family.
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Smart Choices
Sep 27, 20242 min read
How to Improve the Security of Your Smart Home
With a smart home system, there’s always a risk of hackers invading privacy and gaining access to personal information
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Smart Choices
Sep 12, 20241 min read
How to Find the Right Generator Size for Your Home
A generator can provide reliable backup power, but only if it’s sized correctly to fit your needs.
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Angela Catton
Aug 6, 20241 min read
Weathering the Storms: NIPCO Faces Summer Challenges
In recent months, western Iowa communities served by NIPCO have been impacted by severe weather events summer floods.
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Smart Choices
Jun 20, 20241 min read
What Does That Thing Do: Lightning Arresters
Curious about those little “thingies” at the top of power poles? Learn more about their very important role.
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Smart Choices
Jun 20, 20242 min read
Hot Tips for Cool Energy Savings
Energy-saving guidelines will help keep your energy budget from slipping into the red as summer heats up.
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Smart Choices
Jun 20, 20242 min read
Electrical Safety on the Farm
With just a little extra time and attention to detail, you can use power safely and effectively on your farm.
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Smart Choices
May 31, 20242 min read
Ceiling Fans Put Another Spin on Savings
Ceiling fans can help reduce cooling and heating costs while making you feel more comfortable.
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Smart Choices
May 31, 20242 min read
Staying Safe Around Those Green Boxes
Pad-mount transformers are instrumental in power supply, but they can pose potential and severe safety risks when not handled with care.
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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
May 1, 20242 min read
2024 Annual Meeting Celebrates NIPCO's "Many Facets. One Mission."
NIPCO's 2024 Annual Meeting recognized how its “Many Facets. One Mission.” continues to shine in western Iowa.
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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
May 1, 20243 min read
Outpost Building a Reality
The new Outpost building is essential to serving members in the southern half of NIPCO's electric transmission footprint.
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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
May 1, 20242 min read
Evaluation of Energy Efficiency Policy
Every five years, NIPCO energy-efficiency programs are evaluated by a third-party to ensure that they remain a good value.
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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
May 1, 20242 min read
Weathering the Storm: NIPCO’s Response to Recent Tornadoes
April 26 tornadoes result in downed transmission infrastructure in NIPCO's southern counties.
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Smart Choices
Apr 4, 20241 min read
April Honors Our Lineworkers
On April 8, 2024, we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day to honor the men and women who power life.
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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 31, 20246 min read
Emerging Loads Look to Western Iowa
Finding the balance in serving large, emerging loads without compromising reliability and affordability of power supply in western Iowa.
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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 24, 20245 min read
Winter Reliability Through All-of-the-Above Energy
While renewable energy has clear benefits, NIPCO believes and advocates for an all-of-the-above energy approach.
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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 24, 20241 min read
Annual Meeting Celebrates Diamond Anniversary
NIPCO will celebrate its diamond anniversary during its 2024 Annual Meeting scheduled for April 2, 2024.
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