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Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO) is a generation and transmission electric cooperative supplying wholesale electric power to 7 distribution cooperatives covering 6,500 square miles in western Iowa. NIPCO serves member-consumers with over 900 miles of 69kV transmission line and 80 distribution substations. Incorporated in 1949 and headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, NIPCO is a Touchstone Energy® electric cooperative and a member of Basin Electric Power Cooperative. ABOUT US Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO) is a generation and transmission electric cooperative supplying wholesale electric power to 7 distribution cooperatives covering 6,500 square miles in western Iowa. These distribution cooperatives supply retail power to over 30,000 members/consumers. NIPCO serves these customers with over 950 miles of 69kV transmission line and 82 distribution substations. Incorporated in 1949 and headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, NIPCO is a Touchstone Energy® electric cooperative and a member of Basin Electric Power Cooperative. NIPCO Annual Meeting NIPCO conducts its annual meeting in April. See how the cooperative business model and 7 cooperative principles help NIPCO better serve member-consumers and the communities they serve. Learn More Our History NIPCO was formed by several western Iowa rural electric cooperatives who shared one common goal: to improve life and ensure growth and prosperity in this region for the benefit of future generations. Learn More NIPCO Today Today, NIPCO employs approximately 43 people who are committed to providing safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible power to its member-consumers in western Iowa. Learn More Mission, Vision, and Goals NIPCO's mission, vision, and goals provide clear direction for NIPCO staff and operations to achieve success while meeting existing and future challenges our industry faces. Learn More Legislative & Regulatory NIPCO dedicates itself to partnering with regional, statewide, and national generation & transmission cooperatives, distribution cooperatives, utilities, and industry partners to create a powerful network that advocates on issues of electric power. Learn More Touchstone Energy® We are a Touchstone Energy® Cooperative. Think of your not-for-profit Touchstone Energy cooperative as your local energy advisor. Learn More Board of Directors Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative is governed by a board of 7 directors who are elected to represent the distribution cooperatives NIPCO serves. Learn More EXECUTIVE TEAM Meet our senior management team and see how they impact the organization Learn More

Search Results All (211) Services (2) Blog Posts (154) Other Pages (55) 211 items found for "" Services (2) Photography Services Videography Services View All Blog Posts (154) Weathering the Storms: NIPCO Faces Summer Challenges In recent months, western Iowa communities served by Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO) have been impacted by severe weather events such as spring tornadoes and early summer floods. During the July NIPCO Board of Directors meeting, NIPCO Vice President of Engineering & Operations Jayme Huber provided a detailed analysis of damage to NIPCO transmission infrastructure, highlighting the challenges facing the cooperative. Huber reported that weather-related incidents account for a staggering 72 percent of the total outages reported this year. While many of these outages were brief, causing only a momentary “blink” in service, some lasted several hours, disrupting service reliability to the NIPCO member systems. To prepare for these challenges, NIPCO launched its comprehensive Renewal and Replacement plan in 2016 to address the needs of aging infrastructure across its entire service footprint. As part of this initiative, NIPCO has already upgraded 402 miles of transmission line, 12 transmission stations, 58 switches, and 63 substations. Additionally, seven new substations have been added to improve the cooperative’s service reliability, creating redundancy in electric delivery and accommodating load growth. NIPCO works hard to provide an annual 99.99+% reliability level. NIPCO has ambitious plans to continue infrastructure upgrades, focusing on enhancing 240 miles of old transmission line, five transmission stations, 53 switches, and 15 substations. These efforts are crucial for ensuring that NIPCO can continue to deliver reliable and resilient power to its members despite the increasing challenges posed by severe weather. The ongoing investment in hardening the electric infrastructure is essential for better withstanding these impacts and ensuring consistent service to the communities of western Iowa. Sounding the Alarm: Federal Energy Policy Threatens Electric Reliability By Chuck Soderberg, retired executive vice president and general manager of the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives Those of us who work in the electric utility sector are deeply concerned how federal energy policy is threatening electric reliability for the families, businesses and communities we serve. It’s time to sound the alarm and raise awareness of how these misguided mandates will negatively impact our country. In April, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Power Plant Rule, which includes four major environmental regulations. One regulation under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act (also known as the Greenhouse Gas Rule) will limit emissions from existing coal and new natural gas power plants. The Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives (IAEC) stands with the Iowa Attorney General, the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) and the Iowa Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) in opposing these regulations on the grounds that they are unlawful, unrealistic and unachievable. The EPA’s Power Plant Rule requires existing coal and natural gas generation facilities to deploy carbon capture and sequestration at a level that is not yet achievable or commercially viable. The other three regulations in the rule tighten already stringent standards for mercury and air toxins and wastewater and impose additional burdensome requirements on legacy coal ash sites. Specifically, the Power Plant Rule will force the early closure of “always available” electric generation sources and limit the construction of new natural gas plants as our nation’s economy will require more electric generation in the years ahead. Existing coal-fired units that plan to operate past 2032 and until 2039 must co-fire with natural gas at a 40% rate starting in 2030. To operate past 2039, existing coal-fired plants must capture or avoid 90% of their carbon emissions by 2032. The Power Plant Rule also requires the same 90% carbon capture or avoidance for new natural gas plants operating at baseload (above a 40% capacity factor). These new standards will impact electric utilities’ ability to economically and reliably replace lost coal generation. “These reckless regulations are not based in reality and pose an immediate threat to the electric grid and will negatively impact electric reliability here in Iowa,” remarked Chuck Soderberg, executive vice president and general manager of IAEC. “We are sounding the alarm that these EPA mandates will drastically diminish electric cooperatives’ ability to provide dependable power when our member-consumers need it most.” With the Power Plant Rule, the EPA is overreaching its legal boundaries, disregarding practicality and endangering national energy security. These new mandates jeopardize affordable and reliable electricity by forcing the premature closure of “always available” power plants while also making it harder to permit, site and build critical new generation facilities. As electric demand increases each year, replacing dispatchable electric generation sources like coal and natural gas with intermittent power sources like solar and wind is a recipe for disaster. We support an “all of the above” electric generation strategy that prioritizes reliability. Iowa’s electric utilities are not alone in our concern. In filing joint comments on the proposed EPA Power Plant Rules back in 2023, Iowa’s OCA and the IUB expressed the following opposition to the mandates: “The proposed rules treat reliability as merely one of many considerations and do a poor job in making that consideration.” … “The proposed rules are rushed, the record does not meaningfully consider the impact of this truly essential service, and EPA myopically pursues a narrow goal at the expense of larger societal benefits like life, heat, and jobs.” National utility trade associations – including the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Edison Electric Institute and the American Public Power Association – and a coalition of 27 attorneys general, including Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, have filed separate lawsuits in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, petitioning for review of the EPA’s Power Plant Rule and to stay the rule while the Court decides the motion. Additionally, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has noted this growing capacity shortfall which has resulted from the reduction in reliable electric generation and the increase in electric demand. In its 2024 Summer Reliability Assessment, NERC warns that there is an elevated seasonal risk for several regions of the country, including parts of the Midwest. This means there is potential for insufficient operating reserves in above-normal peak conditions. And in 2023, NERC listed energy policy as the highest significant risk to grid reliability. Southwest Power Pool (SPP), a regional transmission operator which covers parts of western Iowa, warns that the EPA’s rule poses reliability risks. “SPP is concerned that limited technological and infrastructure availability and the compliance time frame will have deleterious impacts including the retirement of, or the decision not to build, thousands of mega-watts of baseload thermal generation.” Iowa’s economy can’t succeed without reliable electricity, and the EPA cannot ignore growing reliability challenges at this critical time for our nation’s energy future. The EPA must follow the law and set realistic standards based on technology that has been adequately demonstrated and is achievable. With the Power Plant Rule, the EPA has set an unworkable timeframe in violation of the Clean Air Act and Supreme Court decisions. Federal energy policy has now become a major threat to electric reliability and it’s time to take a stand and sound the alarm to protect the Iowans we serve. 2024 Energy Trail Tours Bring Power Supply, Delivery to Members This summer, Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO), in partnership with Corn Belt Power Cooperative, sent 116 cooperative member-owners, Directors, and staff to the Dakotas to learn about electric generation and to meet the people responsible for providing the electric power that is delivered to their homes, farms, and businesses. The three tours, which took place on June 26-28, July 10-12 and July 24-26, demonstrated first-hand the value of an electric generation portfolio that includes coal as a part of America's all-of-the-above energy approach and educated members about how environmentally responsible power is possible within a carbon-constrained world. NIPCO purchases approximately 80% of its power supply from Basin Electric Power Cooperative and 20% from Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) which markets power generated from the Missouri River Dam System. Because NIPCO's total, blended generation portfolio from these suppliers includes electricity generated from coal, water, wind, natural gas, and other sources, NIPCO and its member cooperatives feel it is vital to provide an opportunity for their end-users to get up-close and personal with the source of their electricity. Annual Energy Trail Tours showcase generation facilities, including hydropower at the Oahe Powerhouse and Dam in Pierre, South Dakota, and the coal-fired Antelope Valley Station in Beulah, North Dakota. A short trip up the road to The Coteau Properties Company Freedom Mine allows member-owners to see the mining process of the area's lignite coal. Mined areas are carefully returned to their original contour and reseeded to return to their original use, whether natural prairie or cropland, and monitored for several years. Often members catch a glimpse of the deer, foul, and antelope that graze on the reclaimed acres. The tour includes an overview of wind generation and the importance of renewable energy resources in America's overall energy mix. Tour participants also learn about the method of carbon capture and coal gasification at Dakota Gasification Company as well as the thirteen other co-products manufactured through this process, including fuel additives such as DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) and fertilizers used in agricultural production such as anhydrous ammonia, ammonium sulfate (marketed as DAK SUL 45®), and urea. Over three educational and fun-filled days, members are also immersed in rural electric cooperative history, business model, and the Touchstone Energy® brand, gaining a deeper understanding and pride in the cooperative difference. Individuals interested in signing up for the 2025 Energy Trail Tours are encouraged to contact their cooperative for more information. View All Other Pages (55) Mission Vision & Goals | NIPCO | Le Mars, Iowa Mission, Vision, & Goals Our Mission To provide wholesale energy supply, communications, and related services for the benefit of the member cooperatives and the communities of western Iowa in a safe, reliable, competitive, and environmentally responsible manner. Our Vision To be a “best in class” wholesale energy and related services provider through... Optimum electric service reliability Excellence in member/customer services Partnering with members for load retention and growth Solid quality business practices Exploring business diversification and revenue enhancement opportunities which complement our core business Innovative, forward-thinking, and proactive business decisions and applications Seeking member/customer input and feedback Progressive community involvement Maintaining our local presence Competitive wholesale rates Environmental responsibility Leveraging our networks to foster economic growth in western Iowa Our Goals Rate Competitiveness Achieve and maintain competitive wholesale rates for its member cooperatives through the effective management of system load, efficient use of resources and wholesale rate design. Member Services Continually assess the performance of existing services and identify, evaluate and pursue new services in a member-driven, coordinated manner. Regional Transmission Organization Effectively capitalize on NIPCO’s position as a TO (Transmission Owner) in Southwest Power Pool. Employees Ensure that NIPCO is continually structured and staffed with employees and other outside resources that consistently demonstrate the qualifications and values required to meet our mission and vision. NIPCO Network News Learn more about how NIPCO is delivering on our promises to benefit our members by reading current and archived issues of NIPCO Network News, NIPCO's quarterly newsletter. Learn More Our History | NIPCO | Le Mars, Iowa NIPCO History It is the only approach – to face the problems honestly and frankly together as a group […] So my urgent plea to you today, and in all the years to come, is that you never lose sight of the source of our strength and that you continue to reason together and accomplish together, that which could never have been done individually.” - NIPCO Board President A.S. Wendel in his 1968 Annual Meeting Report NIPCO History: Securing an Energy Supply for Western Iowa Powering Up Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO) was incorporated in 1948 but the first meeting of NIPCO's original incorporators wasn't held until January 17, 1949. This meeting was strictly for purposes of organizing the cooperative structure. These thirteen original incorporators were rural electric distribution cooperatives (RECs) who had worked to raise money from area farmers and businesses to build a system of power delivery in rural western Iowa. These RECs united with one common goal: to improve life and grow the economy in rural western Iowa by constructing and maintaining a power delivery system and secure all future power supply needs for its member distribution cooperatives and their member-owners. By connecting farms and communities through a complex grid of electric power lines, member-owners were suddenly thrust into the mindset that they were all working together to ensure growth and prosperity in this region for the benefit of future generations. NIPCO's first pole was set in August of 1953 near Hinton, Iowa. The first 3 employees of NIPCO included Office Manager Allen Paull, Office Assistant Nancy Wiggerman, and General Manager Lloyd Caulkins. Through an arrangement by the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce, a lease for the use of one full hangar and a double office in the airport administration building (with Rural Electrification Administration - REA - light and heat provided) was secured. NIPCO's first headquarters were to be established at the Le Mars Airport facilities. An agreement was signed with the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Le Mars on January 19, 1953, for $145/month. NIPCO's first transmission pole was set in August of 1953 on the V.E. Benson farm near Hinton, Iowa. Thus, construction began on the original 621 miles of transmission line and 46 original substations. The first section of NIPCO's transmission system from Hinton to Ida Grove was completed on February 10, 1954. The system was energized on April 5, 1956. An, April, 1956, headline in the IRECA News proclaimed "Missouri River Juice Starting This Month" and described NIPCO's announcement that "firm electric service generated on the Missouri River would be supplied to member co-operatives sometime during the first week of April." Pictured are NIPCO's first three employees: Allen Paull, Nancy Wiggerman, and Lloyd Caulkins. The NIPCO Board - 1955: Seated: A.S Wendel (Woodbury); Fred VanderHam (Sioux); Alfred Schmillen (Cherokee); Bill Sullivan (NIPCO Attorney); Alfred Lage (South Crawford); Ray McCarty (Lyon); Bertsel Brown (Plymouth); Everett Dodge (O'Brien); Standing: Henry Consoer (Osceola); Roy Schuttloffel (Nishnabotna Valley); C.E. Lorenzen (Ida); Verne Burkholder (Harrison) Powering Supply When incorporated in 1948, NIPCO received all of its power requirements from hydropower supplied by the Missouri River Dam system. In the 1960's, load growth studies indicated that an additional generation resource was needed to meet the needs of electric consumers being served in NIPCO's service territory. Cooperative leaders from 8 states worked together to form Basin Electric Power Cooperative , headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota. Basin Electric built generation plants comprised primarily of coal, oil, and natural gas. Today, Missouri River hydropower purchased from Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) supplies 25 percent of the energy needs for western Iowa's electric cooperatives, with the remaining portion provided through Basin Electric resources. A newly energized substation in Hinton brings a "Pathway of Power" from the Missouri River Dam system to the NIPCO service territory. (circa 1953) Powering Ahead In 1963, ground was broken on the site that was to become the "new" NIPCO headquarters, located three miles south of Le Mars, Iowa. NIPCO Operations, and the required number of staff to support it, expanded dramatically. Technological implications touched every facet of the rural electric cooperative industry. Demand for the safe, reliable, affordable supply of power increased and the communities in western Iowa developed. Almost 70 years and 30,000 member-owners later, NIPCO continues to deliver improved quality of life to western Iowa through six distribution cooperatives and one municipal electric cooperative, providing services that connect its members well beyond the original vision of those formative years. NIPCO and its member cooperatives work hard to provide a reliable energy supply, communications, and related services to those we serve in a safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible manner and support energy efficiency, distributed generation and the development of renewable energy and look forward to contributing to America's energy future for generations to come. NIPCO Manager E.J. Dickinson turns the dirt at the future site of the NIPCO headquarters on July 30, 1963. Miss Iowa and Director H.J. Shoemaker (Sioux) look on. NIPCO Today | NIPCO | Le Mars, Iowa NIPCO Today Today, NIPCO employs approximately 44 people who are committed to providing safe, affordable, and environmentally responsible power to western Iowa. ​ Since NIPCO's incorporation over 70 years ago, we remain committed to our members. We are created as a cooperative and we remain grounded and governed by the 7 Cooperative Principles today. But we're not just a cooperative... We are a cooperative family. We are committed to the Western Iowa communities we serve and to keeping our future bright. Our History A New Generation of Generation NIPCO currently owns, operates and maintains an extensive electric transmission system consisting of 921 miles of 69kV (69,000 volts) line, 2 source substations, 78 distribution substations, and 18 switch stations throughout a 6,500 square mile service territory in western Iowa. Reliability was a major concern in the original design of the NIPCO system. An effective maintenance program and the addition of remotely operated switching equipment allows NIPCO to consistently maintain a 99.992 percent reliability record (this equates to only 61.5 total hours of substation service interruption to our member cooperatives in 2016 from 86 substations in our system). ​ Southwest Power Pool NIPCO is also a Transmission Owner (TO) in Southwest Power Pool (SPP), a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO). What this means is that NIPCO and its member cooperatives are ensured a reliable supply of power, adequate transmission infrastructure, and access to a competitive wholesale electricity marketplace. Joining an RTO means NIPCO and other members of the system will have the benefit of generation and transmission assets that are integrated into the entire 14-state system, as well as gaining access to the power supply market when system members require more power or have surplus power to sell. The RTO ensures stabilization of rates that are shared among all system members. By becoming a TO in SPP, NIPCO will receive an annual transmission revenue requirement, or ATRR. This ATRR provides the benefit of an additional revenue stream for NIPCO and its members. Learn More NIPCO Today: Not Just Poles & Wires In addition to providing reliable wholesale energy and electric transmission services to our members, NIPCO offers telecommunications transmission services through a complex system that includes fiber optics. This system includes 11 two-way radio base stations, 40 mobile and hand-held radios, 13 multiple address radio masters with 125 remotes and works, in conjunction with NIPCO's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to provide its member cooperatives an efficient, dependable supply of electricity. NIPCO utilizes the fiber optic ring to link our electric system operations to our Control Center, allowing Control Center Operators to remotely control and communicate with substations throughout our 10-county service territory, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Remaining fibers, not used by NIPCO to support system reliability, are marketed, along with NIPCO's telecommunications support services, to other companies on the wholesale market, providing an additional support of revenue for NIPCO and its members. NIPCO's Most Powerful Asset In the beginning, NIPCO needed 3 employees to serve its membership. Today, it takes 44 full-time employees to serve over 32,000 member-owners belonging to our 7 member cooperatives in 10 western Iowa counties. NIPCO's most powerful asset is our employees. With a "Members First" attitude, NIPCO is structured and staffed with employees and outside resources that consistently demonstrate the qualifications and values required to meet our mission and vision . NIPCO serves our membership by working together to deliver innovation, accountability, integrity, and a commitment to the communities we serve. View All

All Posts Safety Summer Energy Saving Utility Scams Smart Choices Holidays Co-op News Featured Posts Annual Meeting Winter Electric Vehicles NIPCO News Ask an Expert Solar DIY Reliability Legislative Power Generation Power Transmission storm restoration Angela Catton Aug 6 1 min Weathering the Storms: NIPCO Faces Summer Challenges In recent months, western Iowa communities served by NIPCO have been impacted by severe weather events summer floods. 79 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative Aug 2 2 min 2024 Energy Trail Tours Bring Power Supply, Delivery to Members This summer, Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO), in partnership with Corn Belt Power Cooperative, sent 116 cooperative... 37 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Rachel Rogers Jul 31 4 min Sounding the Alarm: Federal Energy Policy Threatens Electric Reliability Chuck Soderberg, Executive Vice President of the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives, warns that recent federal energy policies... 33 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Smart Choices Jul 16 1 min Connect With Us at the Iowa State Fair Stop by and see us in the air conditioned 4-H Exhibits Building on the southwest corner of the fairgrounds. 15 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Smart Choices Jul 16 2 min Remodeling? Build in Energy Efficiency! A home renovation project is a great chance to remake your energy bills as well. 1 view 0 comments Post not marked as liked Smart Choices Jul 16 2 min Dorm Room Electrical Safety If you or a loved one is heading off to college, follow these tips to prevent electric accidents and fires. 1 view 0 comments Post not marked as liked Smart Choices Jun 20 1 min What Does That Thing Do: Lightning Arresters Curious about those little “thingies” at the top of power poles? Learn more about their very important role. 4 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Smart Choices Jun 20 2 min Hot Tips for Cool Energy Savings Energy-saving guidelines will help keep your energy budget from slipping into the red as summer heats up. 7 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Smart Choices Jun 20 2 min Electrical Safety on the Farm With just a little extra time and attention to detail, you can use power safely and effectively on your farm. 6 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Rachel Rogers Jun 4 1 min NIPCO Repairs Damaged Structure Near Anthon Monday, June 3, 2024, Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative crews performed a transmission infrastructure repair of an "H" Structure near... 41 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Smart Choices May 31 2 min Ceiling Fans Put Another Spin on Savings Ceiling fans can help reduce cooling and heating costs while making you feel more comfortable. 1 view 0 comments Post not marked as liked Smart Choices May 31 2 min Staying Safe Around Those Green Boxes Pad-mount transformers are instrumental in power supply, but they can pose potential and severe safety risks when not handled with care. 34 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Smart Choices May 31 2 min Just Give 'Em Some Room! Follow two simple rules to save lives, avoid receiving a traffic ticket, and prevent the potential loss of your driver’s license. 0 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative May 1 2 min 2024 Annual Meeting Celebrates NIPCO's "Many Facets. One Mission." NIPCO's 2024 Annual Meeting recognized how its “Many Facets. One Mission.” continues to shine in western Iowa. 93 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative May 1 3 min Outpost Building a Reality The new Outpost building is essential to serving members in the southern half of NIPCO's electric transmission footprint. 130 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative May 1 2 min Evaluation of Energy Efficiency Policy Every five years, NIPCO energy-efficiency programs are evaluated by a third-party to ensure that they remain a good value. 23 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative May 1 2 min NIPCO Awards 2024 Scholarships NIPCO is proud to announce the five recipients of our scholarship program for the 2024-2025 academic school year. 50 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative May 1 1 min Celebrating May 2024 Graduations NIPCO employees celebrate the approaching high school and college graduations of their children. 47 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative May 1 2 min Congressman Feenstra Visits Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative Wednesday, April 24, NIPCO welcomed Congressman Randy Feenstra to our Le Mars, Iowa headquarters for a visit and tour. During his visit,... 36 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative May 1 2 min Weathering the Storm: NIPCO’s Response to Recent Tornadoes April 26 tornadoes result in downed transmission infrastructure in NIPCO's southern counties. 108 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked

/ Executive Team (Name) / Matt Washburn Executive Vice President & General Manager Matt Washburn has been employed at NIPCO since 2001. He was named Executive Vice President and General Manager in January of 2016. Prior to his service in this role, Matt held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and served in this capacity since 2014. Throughout his tenure with NIPCO, Matt has also served as Vice President of Management Services & Chief Financial Officer as well as Chief Operating Officer of NIPCO Development Corporation, a subsidiary of the Cooperative, from 2006 until its operations were merged into the Cooperative in 2011. Washburn is responsible for the day-to-day operation and administration of the cooperative and played an integral role in NIPCO’s 2015 entry into Southwest Power Pool, a Regional Transmission Organization. In addition to the overall management of the organization, Washburn oversees the general cooperative management and governance, cultivates relationships with communities in NIPCO's service territory, represents NIPCO on regional, state, and national industry-related boards and committees, measurers the impact of local, state, and national policies that impact NIPCO and its member electric distribution cooperatives, and provides oversight to the economic development efforts of the cooperative. Contact Mail Email Phone 712-546-4141

/ Executive Team (Name) / Angela Catton Manager of Member Relations & Development Angela Catton joined NIPCO in 2013 as the Manager of Member Relations & Development, bringing with her a 20+ year career journey that spans broadcast communications, marketing for a national consumer manufacturing company, and several years serving in the tourism and hospitality industry, including a stint with the Walt Disney World Company. Her background helps serve NIPCO’s seven member cooperatives in Western Iowa through a creative foundation built from her past roles, allowing her to spearhead strategic development for programs that engage, empower, and educate the member-consumers of rural electric cooperatives. Angela’s role at NIPCO includes providing strategic, member-focused communication initiatives and planning and facilitating engaging resources and programs like the Energy Trail Tours, advocacy events, annual meetings, and special events. She also assists members seeking support with energy efficiency promotion, program development, and economic and community development. She is also the primary contact for media inquiries and disseminating news and information related to NIPCO and its service territory. Contact Mail Email Phone 712-546-4141