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NIPCO Advocates with Members, Iowa Co-ops During Winter Meetings
NIPCO and its Member Co-ops create powerful partnerships with Iowa lawmakers through education and advocacy efforts.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 24, 20242 min read
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Use Metallic Balloons Safely at Outdoor Celebrations
Know the potential dangers of metallic balloons so that you and your loved ones can safely enjoy outdoor celebrations.
Smart Choices
Jan 13, 20241 min read
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Make Your Morning Routine More Energy Efficient
Simple tips to help you wake up to lower energy bills this morning and all year.
Smart Choices
Jan 13, 20241 min read
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Energy and Demand: Why It's Important to Understand the Difference
To reduce your electricity demand and save money, think about your appliances and when you use them.
Smart Choices
Dec 28, 20232 min read
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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.
Smart Choices
Dec 28, 20231 min read
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Ask an Expert: High Energy Bills
Energy costs vary, but we list some common reasons why they may suddenly increase.
Smart Choices
Nov 1, 20231 min read
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NIPCO Directors Approve 2024 Wholesale Rate
NIPCO Directors approved the 2024 wholesale power rate at its October 2023 meeting.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Honoring NIPCO Veterans
NIPCO expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who have served and scarified for our country.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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A Storm is Brewing: Electric Reliability is in Jeopardy
It’s imperative that policymakers work to prioritize reliability in every energy policy discussion.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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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.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Oct 30, 20231 min read
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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?
Smart Choices
Oct 16, 20233 min read
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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.
Smart Choices
Oct 16, 20232 min read
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In the Kitchen: Storing Holiday Leftovers
You work hard preparing tasty holiday meals. Make the most of them by safely storing the leftovers.
Smart Choices
Oct 11, 20231 min read
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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.
Smart Choices
Aug 14, 20231 min read
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Stay Safe During Harvest
Harvest time is a dangerous time. Follow these tips around electrical lines and equipment, and be careful of possible entanglements or falls
Smart Choices
Aug 10, 20233 min read
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Growing Reliability Threats
Today's energy decisions will determine if there are sufficient resources to keep the lights on tomorrow.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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Ask an Expert: Household Electricity Use
How much electricity does the average household use in a year? And are there ways to decrease electricity use?
Smart Choices
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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How Do They Do That: Electric Vehicles
How do electric vehicles provide clean, high-performance driving? Peek under the hood and find out!
Smart Choices
May 4, 20231 min read
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Ask an Expert: Time-of-Day Savings
What are some simple ways to shift energy use to off-peak hours?
Smart Choices
May 4, 20231 min read
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Electric Co-ops Will Never Gamble on the Reliability, Affordability of Your Power
Communities rely on electricity to power critical services and the local economy, and we don't take that responsibility lightly.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Apr 26, 20232 min read
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