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Other Cooperative Affiliations

CIPCO: Our Partner in Power

ECI REC receives much of the power it provides to members from Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO). Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, CIPCO is a generation and transmission cooperative serving 13 rural electric cooperatives and associations in the state of Iowa. CIPCO's service territory stretches 300 miles diagonally across the state. CIPCO and its member cooperatives provide electrical service to nearly 320,000 rural and urban residents and approximately 12,000 commercial and industrial accounts in Iowa.

CIPCO's board of directors is made up of one representative from each of its member cooperatives.

Being a member of CIPCO offers ECI REC numerous benefits, including training sessions for our employees and analysis of energy needs. They also purchase renewable energy, allowing us to offer a balanced energy supply to our member-consumers.

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is the national service organization dedicated to representing the national interests of cooperative electric utilities and the consumers they serve. NRECA is an advocate for consumer-owned cooperatives on energy and operational issues as well as rural community and economic development. The association has more than 900 member cooperatives that serve 42 million people in 47 states.

The Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives

The Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives (IAEC) is the Des Moines-based service organization representing the state's rural electric cooperatives. The association represents 34 distribution cooperatives in Iowa and six generation and transmission cooperatives providing electricity to approximately 650,000 Iowans in each of the state's 99 counties.

IAEC performs many vital functions for its members, including: legislative representation at the state and national levels; safety programs; communication resources; youth programs; and a statewide disaster plan to help restore power quickly and safely during emergencies.

National Information Solutions Cooperative

The National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) is an information technology company that develops and supports software and hardware solutions for utility cooperatives and telecommunications companies. NISC is an industry leader providing advanced, integrated IT solutions for consumer and subscriber billing, accounting, engineering, and operations, as well as many other leading-edge IT solutions.

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation

Formed in 1969, the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) is a privately owned, non-governmental organization that provides state-of-the-art financial products to its members. CFC is the premier private-market lender for the nation's electric cooperatives -- an independent source of financing that supplements the credit programs of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS). CFC also provides financing and management expertise to non-RUS borrowers.

Cooperative Response Center, Inc.

Founded in 1992 Cooperative Response Center, Inc. (CRC) provides a 24/7 professional (call) contact center for customer care and crew dispatch services. CRC's Energy Dispatch Services combine customer care and crew dispatch for electric utilities.

Experienced and professional customer service representatives are capable of answering consumer phone calls in high volume with little or no occurrence of busy signals during outages. This satisfies customers and pinpoints outage locations more quickly. CRC's dispatchers communicate with your utility's crews on after-hours outages from start to finish.

Rural Electric Supply Cooperative

The Rural Electric Supply Cooperative (RESCO) is a purchasing cooperative own by 179 electric cooperatives and municipal utilities in Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. It is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, and has warehouses in Ankeny, Iowa; Fargo, North Dakota; Madison, Wisconsin; and Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. ECI purchases most of the material it uses to build and maintain its distribution system from this organization.

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  • Account Services
    • Account Management
      • Manage Your Online Account
      • Payment Options
      • About Your Bill
        • Bill Sample
        • Terms on Your Bill
        • Rates
        • Avoid Late Fees & Disconnects
      • Service Calls & Charges
      • Start Stop Transfer Upgrade
      • Patronage Dividends
      • Avoid Peak Hours
    • Member Services
      • Member Programs
        • Co-op Connections Program
        • Helping Hand Reminder
        • Notify Landlord Before Disconnect
        • Power Boost Gift Certificate
        • RECare Program
        • Support Iowa Renewable Energy
      • Outdoor Lighting
      • Member Information Update Request
      • Keep Your Bill Affordable
      • Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
      • Terms & Conditions (Tariff)
      • Tree Trimming
      • How Electricity Reaches You
  • Manage Energy
    • Save Energy & Money
      • Rebate Forms
      • Residential Heat Rate
      • Electric Vehicles
    • Smart Electrification
      • Renewable Options
        • On-Site Generation Facilities
        • Support Iowa Renewables
      • Smart Technologies
        • AMI & Smart Meters
        • View My Usage
      • Beneficial Electrification
    • Electric Efficiency Resources
      • Heating & Cooling
      • Water Heaters
      • Lighting
      • Use Energy Wisely TSE Site
      • Quick DIY Energy-Efficient Tips
      • Energy Calculators & Resources
      • ECI REC's Commitment to Energy Efficiency
  • Outages & Safety
    • Outages
      • Outage Center
      • If an Outage Occurs
      • ECI REC Outage Map
      • Iowa Electric Co-ops Outage Map
    • Safety
      • Call Before You Dig-811
      • Damaged Electric Facilities
      • Backup Generator
      • Grain Bin Safety
      • Electric Safety Resources
        • Electric Safety & Outage Tips
        • Safety Videos
  • Community & News
    • Youth/Community Program
      • Scholarships
      • Iowa Youth Tour - Washington, D.C.
      • Iowa Youth Leadership Academy
      • Safety Education
      • Community Reinvestment Fund
      • Revolving Loan Fund
    • News & Resources
      • Newsletters
        • Member Newsletter
        • eNewsletters
        • Iowa Electric Cooperative Living
      • Bill Inserts - Power Notes
      • Literature, Brochures, and Guides
      • News & Media Inquires
      • Resources and Assets Library
  • The Cooperative
    • Legislative Hub
      • Iowa Grassroots Networks
      • National Grassroots Networks
    • Cooperative Difference
      • Co-op Advantage
        • The Non-Profit Advantage
        • Democratic Governance
        • Co-op Membership
        • Guiding Principles
      • Annual Meeting of Members
      • Member Survey
    • About Your Cooperative
      • About ECI REC
      • Service Territory Map
      • Your Board of Directors
      • Management Team Directory
      • Touchstone Energy® Co-ops
      • Where's the Power Come From
      • Statement of Nondiscrimination
      • Careers