Happy First Day of Summer! 😎 Stay cool and save energy: ☀️ Use ceiling fans. ☀️ Blocking sunlight with curtains. ☀️ Set your thermostat to 78°F. ☀️ Switch to LED bulbs. Enjoy the season while keeping bills in check! via NRECA #SaveEnergy

Do you know a stellar volunteer who goes above and beyond for their community? If so, nominate them for the “Shine the Light” contest! Three winners will be selected. The deadline is June 30. To learn how to nominate an individual, please visit: ieclmagazine.com/featured-artic…

Iowa Rural Power is extremely proud to power our service area for more than 75 years! Learn more about your cooperative by visiting iaruralpower.org/about-us/. How long have you been a member of your local Iowa electric cooperative?

We’re proudly independent—like choosing your own path on a summer hike. Your co-op makes decisions right here at home, not in some far-off boardroom. 🥾 #SummerWithTheCoop

Save money, better the planet, and support farmers by choosing Unleaded 88 when filling your vehicle up with gas! Learn more about this Iowa initiative by visiting: facebook.com/drivecleaniowa

July is National Grilling Month! Fire up the grill to reduce indoor heat gain (and extra work for your air conditioner!). via NRECA

Iowa Rural Power wishes you a cool Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 🎆

Why can service interruptions happen in extreme temperatures? The grid is a complex network of interconnected parts. If consumer needs exceed generation, service interruptions are possible. Reduce usage during the hottest time of day! Stay up-to-date: iowarec.org

When disaster hits, heroes power up. Dive into a behind-the-scenes look at a massive restoration effort after a devastating storm—where lineworkers, technology and teamwork brought communities back online. ⚡️🔧 Read more here: ieclmagazine.com/featured-artic…

From sponsoring Little League to food drives, Iowa Rural Power is a part of the community picnic. 🍉 #SummerWithTheCoop

Electric co-ops exist to improve life for our members—plain and simple. That’s why the Iowa Electric Co-ops advocates in D.C. each year, meeting with Iowa’s congressional delegation to support rural priorities. When we show up, our voices are heard. 💡 ieclmagazine.com/featured-artic…

When storms roll in or challenges hit, co-ops stick together—like fireworks and cookouts. We help our neighbors, so lights and cookout playlist stay on. ⚡ #SummerWithTheCoop

You can help beat the peak by saving energy-intensive chores for times when energy demand is lower. 🌡️ Raise your thermostat a few degrees. 👕 Wash and dry the laundry during off-peak hours. 🍽️ Run the dishwasher before bed, when the demand for energy is lower. via NRECA

In mid-June, 35 student leaders from Iowa took a trip of their lifetime to Washington, D.C. This weeklong leadership program provides high school students with opportunities to learn about government & issues in the energy industry. To read more, visit: iowarec.org/youth-tour

Your local co-op isn’t just local—it’s yours. Like voting for the best pie at the county fair, you have a say in how they run things. 🗳️ #SummerWithTheCoop

As electricity demand climbs, experts say we’ll need thousands of miles of new transmission. But supply chain delays and new federal rules are slowing progress—putting reliability, affordability and fairness at risk. via NRECA

Rural Power advocates, like IRP, are leading the way in discussing, at both the state and federal levels, what needs to be done to ensure electric cooperative member-owners have the power they need to support their communities. Learn more about IRP at iaruralpower.org/about-us/.

Stay safe this school year! Remember: 💡 Pencils and paper clips should not be put in outlets. 💡 Unplug items from an outlet by holding the base of the cord, never yank the cord out. 💡 Don’t play on the green transformer boxes or around power lines or poles.

Iowa electric cooperatives are nurturing a greener tomorrow for the next generation of farmers. We almost forgot this is the whole point.

Iowa Rural Power is a grassroots campaign run by member-consumers of Iowa’s electric cooperatives. Join us and get involved today to help us in advocating for safe, affordable, reliable electricity. iaruralpower.org/contact-us/