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Providing reliable, competitively-priced energy to over 13,000 farms, homes, businesses and industries in northwest Iowa.

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    Communications (Annual Report, Newsletters & Bill Stuffer)

    Iowa Lakes works to build the cooperative's relationship with our member-owners. We communicate through a variety of print material such as newsletters, bill stuffers, the annual report and more.

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    Heartland Security

    Heartland Security is owned by Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative and 13 other cooperatives. Heartland Security is here to protect you and your family.

  • RECare

    RECare

    RECare provides local community action agencies with funds to help low-income families pay for winter heating bills and to weatherize their homes.

  • Notice of Nominations for 2023 Annual Meeting

    Notice of Nominations for 2023 Annual Meeting

    This article contains director and nominating committee candidates by district.

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    2023 Annual Meeting

    Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative's annual meeting will be held on Saturday, April 15 at the Clay County Regional Events Center.

  • couple viewing solar panels on a house

    Dos and Don'ts: Going Solar

    Considering installing solar panels on your house? Here's what you should do first.

  • downed power line on a street with traffic

    Ask an Expert: Downed Power Line Safety

    What do I do if a downed power line touches my vehicle? Take these very specific steps to protect yourself and others.

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    Good News About Air-Source Heat Pumps

    Take a closer look at air-source heat pumps as an energy-efficient and money-saving HVAC alternative.

Rebates and Incentives

Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative offers member-owners a variety of rebates for new equipment purchases and energy-efficiency upgrades.

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Save money with your Co-op Connections Card.

The Co-op Connections Card offers discounts from participating local and national businesses as well as 10 to 60 percent savings on prescriptions at participating pharmacies.

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Battery Storage Pilot Project

Implementing battery storage to reduce purchased power during peak demand times is an innovative concept that has been studied by the energy industry for years. Learn more about Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative's energy efficiency programs.

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Community

While focusing on member-owner needs, your Cooperative works for the sustainable development of communities through policies and programs accepted by you, our member-owners.

  • Operation Roundup

    Operation Round Up® is a community support program where participating members "round up" their monthly power bill to the next dollar, with the difference going to support a variety of charitable, educational, community and youth related programs and events.

  • Scholarships

    Dependents of member-owners of Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative are eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship to be provided by Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Corn Belt Power Cooperative, wholesale power suppliers of Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative.

  • Youth Tour

    Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative invites area high school juniors to apply for the annual Youth to Washington Tour. It's an exciting, week-long, all expense paid trip to our nation's Capitol in June.

  • RECare

    RECare provides local community action agencies with funds to help low-income families pay for winter heating bills and weatherize their homes. This program allows you to help other less fortunate electric cooperative member-owners.