Iowa Association of Electric✓ Verified

Owned and governed by the members we serve, not-for-profit electric cooperatives power the lives of 650,000 Iowans throughout all 99 counties. We’re committed to providing power that is safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable. Serving primarily rural areas of the state, Iowa’s electric co-ops own and maintain 62,000 miles of power lines - that's enough to wrap around the equator two and a half times! Electric cooperatives aren’t like other utilities. We’re locally owned by the members we serve and governed by an elected board of directors who must be members of the co-op. We are mission-driven to improve quality of life for the regions we serve and we adhere to 7 Cooperative Principles that guide all cooperatives: For over 85 years, electric cooperatives have contributed greatly to the local communities we serve by providing stable careers, paying taxes, returning surplus capital to members, and investing in student programs. Today, electric cooperatives employ almost 2,000 Iowans, offering dependable careers with competitive wages and benefits in an exciting industry. Many co-op employees choose to raise families in small-town environments and are actively involved in their

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