Harvest season brings long hours and large equipment into the field, making electrical safety especially important. Prevent injuries, outages, and accidents by staying aware of power lines, maintaining safe clearance, and knowing what to do if equipment comes into contact with power lines.

It’s easy to become complacent about the weather, but severe weather claims hundreds of lives each year. Prepare and be aware to keep you and your family safe.

The fifth cooperative principle: Education, Training, and Information, highlights how ongoing learning and clear communication help strengthen the cooperative and keep members informed, engaged, and connected.

Explore how local control helps your cooperative stay focused on community needs while making investments that strengthen reliability for the future.

Damaging underground utility lines can cause service interruptions, injuries, and even death. Call 811 before digging or excavating.

Back-to-school routines can also be energy-saving routines, as simple habits like adjusting the thermostat, turning off lights and devices, and sealing air leaks help families cut waste and lower household costs.

For more than 50 years, NIPCO’s Energy Trail Tours have given cooperative members a behind-the-scenes look at how electricity is generated and delivered. From power plants to wind education, these tours build understanding, pride, and a stronger connection to the cooperative difference.

Touchstone Energy co-ops are back at the Iowa State Fair, connecting with members and sharing the cooperative difference. Stop by the 4-H Exhibits Building to learn more about the power of local electric co-ops, enjoy a cool break, and see why this annual tradition matters to Iowa communities.

As demand for digital services grows, data centers are becoming an important part of the energy conversation. For NIPCO and our member cooperatives, these large-load projects can support grid investments, improve reliability, and bring long-term value to western Iowa communities. With thoughtful planning and policies in place, we can meet emerging energy needs while protecting member-consumers.

NIPCO and is member distribution cooperatives host member directors, staff, and key accounts for a day of networking and camaraderie at NIPCO's annual golf invitational.

In July, Smart Choices focuses on the third Cooperative Principle: Members’ Economic Participation.

Recognize the signs of a hidden danger that could be lurking in lakes and other water sources: electric shock drowning (ESD).

This Independence Day, declare your freedom from energy-wasters that may be draining your wallet!

Follow these tips to be safe, not sorry, when selecting a contractor to perform renovations or upgrades.

May is Electrical Safety Month! Learn how to respect electricity and the potential dangers that come with its distribution and use.

Owners of two-story homes face the same problem every summer: the upstairs is hotter than the first floor. Take comfort to the next level with these tips.

Iowa’s electric cooperatives encourage members to participate in the statewide Shine the Light contest in June to celebrate and recognize local volunteers.

Your household may be home to potential safety hazards that put you and your family at risk. Take steps to identify these hazards and keep your family safe.

Dads can be tough to buy for. While they probably don't need another tie, they might like lower energy bills. These practical energy-saving gift ideas are perfect for gadget-loving and DIY dads.

Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO) experienced a transmission‑level outage at 16:45 on May 4 after the NIPCO Control Center was immediately alerted to the event by NIPCO’s internal protection system of any outage on the L3 to Sioux City transmission line. This line includes several electric transmission substations that serve members of North West REC. In response, NIPCO’s electric system operated as designed, automatically opening the line.