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Cooperative Career Center - The Cooperative Career Center is an online service made available through CIPCO’s association with NRECA and Touchstone Energy® to post position openings, review posted resumes, and review potential applicants for jobs posted.

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) - The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) was established in 1973 as an independent, non-profit center for electricity and environmental research. It provides science and technology solutions to our global energy customers representing over 90% of the electricity generated in the United States.

International Ground Source Heat Pump Association - The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) is a non-profit, member-driven organization established in 1987. Its mission is to promote the use of ground source heat pump technology worldwide through education and communication.

Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives (IAEC) - The Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives (IAEC) provides services to the state’s electric cooperatives in the areas of legislation, regulation, safety, communications, education and training, and employee benefits.

Iowa Department of Economic Development - The Iowa Department of Economic Development is eager to help with tools and assistance in facilitating a communities' vision to become a reality. Entrepreneurs are reaching global markets from small town main streets and international corporations are breaking new ground in expanding business parks. The mission is to improve the economic well-being of the State of Iowa by working with businesses and communities to strengthen their foundations for growth.

Iowa Energy Center - The Iowa Energy Center is an investment in Iowa's future. The Iowa Energy Center invests its resources to create a stable energy future for the state of Iowa and also works quietly and steadily, producing dividends that support Iowa communities, businesses and individuals.

MAIN - The Mid-America Interconnected Network is an association of electric utilities principally operating in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. The purpose of the organization is to coordinate use of the transmission system and operation of electric generators to provide reliable electric service across the region. CIPCO is a member of the MAIN Reliability Region.

MAPP - The Mid-Continent Area Power Pool (MAPP) is an association of electric utilities and other electric industry participants. MAPP was organized in 1972 for the purpose of pooling generation and transmission. CIPCO is a member of the MAPP Regional Transmission group.

Midwest Independent System Operator - The non-profit Midwest ISO is an Independent Transmission System Operator that serves the electrical transmission needs of much of the Midwest, headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. The Midwest ISO is committed to reliability, the nondiscriminatory operation of the bulk power transmission system, and to working with all stakeholders to create cost-effective and innovative solutions for our changing industry.

National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA) - NREDA is an individual-member, professional organization dedicated exclusively to the advancement of rural development, the development of member proficiency, and achievement of social and human service objectives in rural areas. NREDA’s mission is to provide education, advocacy and networking opportunities to rural and suburban utilities and affiliated organizations.

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) - The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) represents the interests of cooperative electric utilities and the consumers they serve. NRECA membership includes other organizations formed by these local utilities: generation and transmission cooperatives for power supply, statewide and regional trade and service associations, supply and manufacturing cooperatives, data processing cooperatives and employee credit unions.

Questline® - The Iowa Area Development Group Questline® service provides NO-COST information and research services to our member cooperative systems and to their commercial, agricultural and industrial customers. Questline® was created for energy utilities and manufacturing outreach centers as a mechanism to deliver one-on-one technical and business-oriented information to their clients.

The Iowa Properity Project - The Iowa Prosperity Project is a non-partisan effort by Iowa companies and organizations that work to protect and grow jobs in our state. Through these efforts, information is shared on critical election issues and the candidates that may have an affect on our future.

Touchstone Energy® - Touchstone Energy® is a national alliance of local, consumer-owned electric cooperatives providing high standards of service to customers large and small. Touchstone Energy® cooperatives serve their members with integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to communities. More than 600 Touchstone Energy® cooperatives in 44 states are delivering electric power and energy solutions to more than 17 million customers every day. CIPCO and the Touchstone Energy® members promote the brand through television, radio and print placement. Sponsorships also include the State Parks map program and directories at the Iowa State Fair.

USDA: Rural Utilities Services (RUS) - The Rural Utilities Service is a Rural Development Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture. It helps Rural America finance electric, telecommunications, and water and waste water projects, and make loans and grants for rural distance learning and telemedicine projects. These public-private partnerships forged between RUS and these industries result in billions of dollars in rural infrastructure development and create thousands of jobs for the American economy. The RUS is also a policy and planning rural advocacy agency.

 

 

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