Power Lines

Learn what happens during a power outage and how lineworkers work safely and efficiently to restore services. Also find out how your electric co-op invests in the right technologies and equipment designed to protect the power grid and prevent outages from plunging your home into darkness. 

In April, we officially celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day to honor the men and women who power our lives. However, the work of lineworkers is celebrated and appreciated every day of the year.

An adequate inventory of power cable, transformers, utility pole hardware and other products is vital, especially in times of supply chain disruptions and inflationary challenges. That’s why 37 electric cooperatives in Iowa are members of the Rural Electric Supply Cooperative (RESCO) to ensure equipment and materials are readily available, regardless of the circumstances.

Electric cooperative employees across Iowa participate in numerous meetings each year to work on one of their most significant challenges – staying safe as a lineworker.

Recently, IAEC worked with Central Iowa Power Cooperative’s (CIPCO) Creston transmission line crew to practice rubber glove training on power equipment.

May is National Electrical Safety Month! Not only does the month bring spring storms and potentially severe weather, but it also heralds the beginning of the celebration season for many high school students, especially seniors. Share these important tips with those you love.

Spring weather will come our way eventually, and when it does arrive, there are some specific things to look out for regarding electric safety. Remember, you can’t see, smell or hear electricity, so it’s very important to take these precautions seriously.

Learn what cell phones and digital meters have in common and how electric cooperatives are using technology to better serve members.

A proactive and strategic approach to keeping trees away from power is vital to providing electric cooperative members with safe and reliable electric service.