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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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Ask an Expert: LEDs in Enclosed Fixtures
Can you use LED bulbs in enclosed light fixtures?
Smart Choices
Mar 16, 20231 min read
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Dos and Don'ts of Going Solar
Considering installing solar panels on your house? Here’s what you should do first.
Smart Choices
Feb 7, 20232 min read
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Director Wagner Takes Leadership Role
Director Tom Wagner is elected to the position of Chairman for Dakota Gasification Company.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 26, 20231 min read
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December Legislative Meeting Provides Value
Annual legislative meetings have served as a valuable resource between electric co-ops and their legislators.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 26, 20231 min read
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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.
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative
Jan 26, 20231 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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