Monday | December 20, 2021
The Advantages of Member Control
East-Central Iowa REC is distinctly different from the state’s investor-owned utilities (IOUs). How? It’s down to the unique cooperative business stru...
Monday | November 1, 2021
Congratulations to Pat and Dane!
We are pleased to announce that Pat Hyland and Dane Peterson have accepted new positions. Please join us in congratulating their new roles!
Monday | October 25, 2021
Help Us Find These Former Members
In May, the Board of Directors of East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative voted to retire $569,725 in patronage back to its members. These margin...
Friday | October 22, 2021
It’s a Matter of (Cooperative!) Principles
I know I speak for all East-Central Iowa REC employees when I say we are thankful to live and work in the communities we serve. After all, serving our...
Thursday | September 30, 2021
What Is Your Alarm Telling You?
October 3–9 is Fire Prevention Week! In its honor, here are some tips for checking, testing, and listening for your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Monday | September 20, 2021
RECare Supports Members in Need
Contributing to RECare is one easy way to help fellow members! The program distributes funds to low-income energy consumers in Benton and Buchanan Cou...
Tuesday | September 7, 2021
State Releases 2021-2022 LIHEAP Requirements
The 2021-2022 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their pr...
Monday | August 23, 2021
Iowa Youth Leadership Academy Offers Chance to Bank Scholarship Bucks
The Iowa Youth Leadership Academy is a three-part webinar series open to high school students in the ECI REC service area who are interested in rural ...