As winter settles over western Iowa, your local electric cooperative remains committed to helping you make smart energy choices that will help you save energy and lower your electric bill. With energy costs continuing to impact household budgets, there’s never been a better time to focus on efficiency and take advantage of our money-saving programs.
Our cooperative’s energy-efficiency initiatives have helped members save thousands of dollars while maintaining comfort in their homes and businesses. Last year, our cooperative contributed to nearly $1.4 million in energy-efficiency rebates, which helps us avoid or significantly reduce energy purchases by our wholesale power provider through our various efficiency programs and rebates.
“We’re seeing more members interested in making their homes more efficient,” says Angela Catton of Iowa Cooperatives for Energy Efficiency, the sponsoring organization of Iowa’s annual “Momentum is Building” conference for building trades professionals. “Every improvement makes a difference, from simple upgrades like building insulation to more substantial investments in geothermal and high-efficiency heat pump water heaters.”
New Rebates for 2025
Our cooperative’s 2025 rebate programs have been implemented, featuring incentives for geothermal heat pump systems, and conventional or heat pump water heaters. Our website details our full range of rebates available to help offset the cost of your energy-efficient systems, and upgrades.
Switch Makes Cents: A Smart Choice for Savings
One of our most successful programs, Switch Makes Cents, continues to provide significant savings for participating members. This voluntary load management program helps control electricity costs during peak demand periods, keeping rates stable for our entire cooperative.
How does it work? During peak electrical demand periods when electricity costs are at their highest, typically on the hottest or coldest days of the season, the program cycles off qualifying appliances for brief periods. This small adjustment makes a big difference in managing our cooperative’s overall electricity costs.
Members enrolled in Switch Makes Cents receive special rate incentives that can add up to substantial savings throughout the year. Many participants report seeing noticeable reductions in their monthly bills while experiencing no discomfort during cycling events.
Take Action Today
Ready to start saving? Here’s how:
Visit our website to review 2025 rebate offerings
Call our office to learn more about enrolling in Switch Makes Cents
Connect with our energy advisors for personalized recommendations
Your cooperative is your trusted resource to help you make informed decisions about your energy use. Together, we can help you reduce your energy consumption while keeping your energy costs in check.
For more information about our energy efficiency programs or to schedule a consultation, contact our office or visit our rebates page on our website.