Legislation

The electric grid has been called the most important engineering achievement of the 20th Century. What if the grid can also transition us to a clean energy economy in the 21st Century? 

In May, more than 40 Iowa electric cooperative representatives went to Washington, D.C., to participate in the 2019 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Legislative Conference. Together with more than 2,000 of their fellow cooperative representatives from across the nation, Iowa managers, directors and employees spent three days sharing the electric cooperative story with federal lawmakers.

The true power of locally owned electric cooperatives is found in the members living and working in the communities we serve. When co-ops are united and working toward common goals, it amplifies their impact and voice.

A 33 percent turnover in our federal delegation and a nearly 20 percent turnover at the Iowa Statehouse is an opportunity for Iowa’s electric co-ops.