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Clever - and Safe - Storage for Holiday Decorations
These six tips can help you bring order to the chaos of storing holiday decorations for another year.
Winter Is on Its Way: How Can You Save on Heating Costs?
Cold temperatures and brisk breezes bring a chill to the air—outside and inside our homes, too. Take these steps for extra warmth in your home.
Beware of Appliance Fires
The number of appliances that can cause fires is larger than you might imagine. Find out how and why these electrical helpers can turn deadly.
It's Time to Stop a Taxing Problem for Rural Iowa
Tax law changes create risks for raising rates for members of electric cooperatives: a perspective by Chuck Soderberg, executive vice president and general manager of Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives.
Vampire Loads: Not a Halloween Trick or Treat
Appliances that use electricity even when turned off sneakily boost your power bills.
Prepare Your Home for Winter
Check out these Top 20 list of chores to do now to get your home prepared for winter.
October Is National Co-op Month
Learn more about the benefits of your cooperative membership during National Co-op month.
EPA Releases Final Ruling on Affordable Clean Energy (ACE)
The Environmental Protection Agency's proposed new regulation, known as the “Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) Rule”, was released on June 19, 2019, and replaces the Clean Power Plan. How will ACE impact NIPCO and its membership?
Smart Devices and Security Concerns
They sure are convenient, but how secure are your home smart devices?
Tidbits About Electricity
View this short, award-winning video from Safe Electricity to find out more about how electricity works and how to make sure YOU stay safe near energized power lines.