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Mar 16, 20231 min read
Ask an Expert: LEDs in Enclosed Fixtures
Can you use LED bulbs in enclosed light fixtures?
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Smart Choices
Feb 7, 20232 min read
Dos and Don'ts of Going Solar
Considering installing solar panels on your house? Here’s what you should do first.
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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 26, 20231 min read
Director Wagner Takes Leadership Role
Director Tom Wagner is elected to the position of Chairman for Dakota Gasification Company.
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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 26, 20231 min read
December Legislative Meeting Provides Value
Annual legislative meetings have served as a valuable resource between electric co-ops and their legislators.
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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 26, 20231 min read
NIPCO Sets New System Peak
A new, all-time system peak was set on December 22, 2022, with a level that was 5% higher than the previous peak, set in February of 2021.
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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 26, 20233 min read
Relaunch of NIPCO, Member Websites
Western Iowa electric co-ops to launch the next generation of digital services to its members.
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Smart Choices
Jan 10, 20232 min read
6 Reasons to LOVE Your Co-op
Serving our members is a labor of love.
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Smart Choices
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Ask an Expert: Low-Flow Showerheads
Save energy by installing low-flow showerheads.
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Smart Choices
Jan 10, 20232 min read
The Right Connection: Generator Safety Tips
Portable generators can provide back-up power in case of outages. Follow these tips to operate it safely.
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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Nov 3, 20223 min read
Freml Retires after 41 Years with NIPCO
Freml is proud to have played a role in "bringing the NIPCO system to life".
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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Nov 3, 20222 min read
Harringa Hangs Up Hard Hat after 17 Years
NIPCO Transmission Superintendent Steve Harringa will hang up his hard hat after a 28-year career as a line worker, the last 17 of them with
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Smart Choices
Sep 29, 20222 min read
Copper Theft: Still a Threat
This commonly used metal is a valuable part of getting electricity to our members. Copper theft threatens lives and our electric supply.
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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jul 28, 20223 min read
Summer Reliability Outlook in Western Iowa
In response to a recent reliability assessment, NIPCO reassures members that their energy supply is secure.
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Smart Choices
Dec 16, 20211 min read
Ice and Wind Can Lead to Galloping Lines
How the perfect winter conditions of ice and wind can cause power lines to move beyond their limit posing serious danger.
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Smart Choices
Dec 15, 20213 min read
Steer Clear of Damaged or Downed Power Lines After a Storm
In high wind situations, there’s the potential for power outages due to branches, limbs and trees coming into contact with power lines.
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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Apr 15, 20214 min read
2021 Grid Emergency: Powering Through; Lessons Learned
The February 2021 Grid Emergency impacted electric co-ops across the US. What we learned at NIPCO.
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