The second Cooperative Principle is Democratic Member Control. Your vote. Your voice. Your power. That's the cooperative way.

In November 2025, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) released its 2025/2026 Winter Reliability Assessment. In that report, Southwest Power Pool (SPP)—our regional transmission operator (RTO)—projects to have sufficient generation capacity to meet expected demand under normal winter conditions.

NIPCO's annual Joint Legislative Meeting provided an outstanding opportunity to educate state and federal lawmakers on the cooperative industry and the issues vital to serving members in western Iowa.

Check out NIPCO's annual Matching Donations Program projects for 2025 supporting worthwhile civic and charitable projects and organizations making an impact in the communities we serve.

The Momentum is Building Conference offers contractors opportunities to earn CEUs and network with fellow trades professionals and industry experts.

Your electric cooperative helps to power the moments you love and the connections that matter. Reliable energy isn’t just power; it’s what connects us.

The Seven Cooperative Principles guide every decision we make in our mission to serve our members. In January, we look at the first principle: Voluntary and Open Membership.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Momentum is Building Conference, offering opportunities for contractors to earn CEUS and to network with fellow trades pros and industry experts.

This National Cooperative Month, we challenge you to discover everything your cooperative membership offers.

What value does the cooperative advantage hold to the member at the end of the line? A long-dedicated wholesale power provider to seven member cooperatives in western Iowa, NIPCO continues to provide safe, reliable, sustainable power at competitive prices and ensuring value to the member at the end of the line.

Nominate someone making a difference in your community for the Shine the Light contest by June 30, and they could win $3,000 for their local charity or nonprofit.

Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 14, a moment to reflect on the essential role lineworkers play in our daily lives.

St. Patrick's Day reminds us of how lucky we are to serve our member-owners and serve as a powerful presence in our community.

Iowa Statewide Association's Ethan Hohenadel advocates for Iowa's rural electric cooperatives to preserve Iowa's electric service territory.

NIPCO's annual joint legislative meeting provides an outstanding opportunity to educate state and federal lawmakers on the co-op industry.

Registration details for the 2025 energy efficiency and building trades conference geared to educate contractors and their staff.

NIPCO hosted its first Touch-A-Truck event in downtown Le Mars Saturday, September 28 during the final Le Mars Farmers' Market.

North West REC and Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative have partnered with Iowa Area Development Group (IADG) to expand their Revolving Loan...

NIPCO hosted its annual golf invitational at Dakota Dunes Country Club, where 76 golfers from the NIPCO family of electric cooperatives.

NIPCO is committed to powering western Iowa into the future. The value of NIPCO's service & reliability goes beyond keeping the lights on!