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NIPCO Recognizes 2022 Service Anniversaries
NIPCO celebrated work anniversaries for eight of its employees.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 26, 20231 min read
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New Year at NIPCO: New Faces; New Roles
NIPCO celebrates promotions, job role changes, and newcomers to the G&T cooperative in the new year.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 26, 20232 min read
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Relaunch of NIPCO, Member Websites
Western Iowa electric co-ops to launch the next generation of digital services to its members.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 26, 20233 min read
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6 Reasons to LOVE Your Co-op
Serving our members is a labor of love.
Smart Choices
Jan 10, 20232 min read
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Ask an Expert: Low-Flow Showerheads
Save energy by installing low-flow showerheads.
Smart Choices
Jan 10, 20231 min read
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The Right Connection: Generator Safety Tips
Portable generators can provide back-up power in case of outages. Follow these tips to operate it safely.
Smart Choices
Jan 10, 20232 min read
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Ask an Expert: EV Charger Code Requirements
What are the code requirements for home electric vehicle charging stations?
Smart Choices
Dec 7, 20222 min read
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12 Holiday Safety Tips
To keep your holiday season merry instead of disastrous, follow these electrical safety precautions.
Smart Choices
Nov 19, 20222 min read
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Holiday Cooking: Simple Ways to Save
Enjoy a happy holiday season and lower energy bills with these simple cost-saving cooking tips.
Smart Choices
Nov 19, 20221 min read
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Building Trades Professionals: Register Now for the 2023 Momentum Is Building Conference
Building trades professionals: Find details of this annual conference for CEUs and the latest energy-efficiency building updates.
Smart Choices
Nov 19, 20222 min read
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Freml Retires after 41 Years with NIPCO
​Freml is proud to have played a role in "bringing the NIPCO system to life".
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Nov 3, 20223 min read
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Scott Timperley Calls it a Career
Timperley's 35-year career in Electronics Engineering Technology has been dedicated entirely in service to NIPCO.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Nov 3, 20223 min read
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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
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Nov 3, 20222 min read
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Deceptive Sales Pitches Have NIPCO Member Co-ops Seeing "Red"
Electric co-ops help to educate members to protect them against exaggerated, misleading, or false sales claims.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Nov 3, 20222 min read
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Cybersecurity Awareness - Not Just a Month at NIPCO
NIPCO is committed year 'round to advancing cybersecurity defenses to keep our systems secure.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Nov 3, 20223 min read
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Energy-Savings Tips for Autumn
If you haven’t already, make time to prep your home now to save energy this winter.
Smart Choices
Oct 17, 20222 min read
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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.
Smart Choices
Sep 29, 20222 min read
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Summer Reliability Outlook in Western Iowa
In response to a recent reliability assessment, NIPCO reassures members that their energy supply is secure.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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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.
Smart Choices
Dec 16, 20211 min read
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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.
Smart Choices
Dec 15, 20213 min read
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