The ground beneath us has incredible benefits. In fact, you can also harness the power of the earth to heat and cool your home renewably and efficiently.

In mid-February, utilities across the Midwest, including several local electric cooperatives in western and north-central Iowa, implemented unprecedented load control measures and temporary power disruptions to reduce electric demand on the grid. 

Iowa’s locally owned electric cooperatives have been balancing the need for safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible power for decades. As conversations include talk about a clean energy economy, it’s important to set realistic expectations about the timeline.