Iowa Electric Cooperative Living

The Ever-Changing, Fast-Growing Demand for Electricity

Across the U.S., people use a growing amount of electricity at work, home, and with the growth of electric vehicles (EVs), even on the road. The demand for electricity increased by 2.5% in 2024 and is expected to grow by 3.2% this year.

A Grateful Farewell: Reflecting on my Statewide Service

In December, the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives held its 2024 Annual Meeting in West Des Moines, with the theme of “Powering Lives, Empowering Communities.” Outgoing Board President Kenny VandenBerg reflects on key accomplishments during his six years of service to the association.

Understanding Utility-Scale vs. Residential Battery Storage

Electric cooperatives use a variety of generation and grid technologies to provide power, including battery energy storage – but not all battery storage systems are the same, and understanding the key differences between each is important.

Energy Saving Tip of the Week

Save Energy in Your Home Office!

If you have a home office, look for opportunities to save energy in your workspace. Use ENERGY STAR®-rated equipment, which consumes up to 50% less energy than standard models. Set equipment to automatically switch to sleep or energy-saver mode when not in use.

January Recipe Submissions

Spring-inspired Recipes

In January, we're looking for readers' favorite spring recipes for our May issue. If we print your recipe, you'll receive a $25 bill credit from your Iowa electric co-op!

Submit a recipe

Monthly Editor's Choice Contest

Win a Stainless Steel Bread Machine!

The KBS stainless steel smart bread machine has 17 settings for making bread, jam, yogurt, cake, pizza dough and more! Plus, it features an automatic fruit and nut dispenser. It bakes up to a 2-pound loaf, with three crust settings in light, medium and dark.

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