Iowa Co-ops Announce Details for 2026 Momentum is Building Conference

Iowa builders and contractors are invited to discover the latest advancements in energy efficiency technologies at the 2026 Momentum is Building Conference, set for February 19-20, 2026, at The Sheraton West Des Moines in West Des Moines, IA.

The annual conference offers opportunities for contractors to earn CEUs (continuing education units) in Iowa’s plumbing/mechanical, HVAC, and electrical codes. Attendees will also have the chance to network with industry peers, learn from leading experts in energy efficiency and the building trades, and gain insights into current energy-efficiency regulations and incentives.

Sponsored by the Iowa Cooperatives for Energy Efficiency (ICEE), the annual Momentum is Building Conference connects Iowa’s construction industry with the services and resources provided by local electric cooperatives, which serve nearly 650,000 Iowans across all 99 counties.

“Electric cooperatives have long supported energy efficiency, and one of our key goals is to help member-consumers use energy wisely,” says Angela Catton, vice president of communications and development at Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative. “We invest in this conference to build relationships between cooperatives and the contractors who serve our members.”

“We’re kicking off our conference with Justin Wilson from Construction Instruction as our keynote,” said Ryan Cornelius, vice president of corporate relations at Corn Belt Power Cooperative. “Wilson, who spoke in 2013, will discuss current policies, technologies, and consumer trends affecting home building and remodeling.”

The conference also welcomes back Bill McAnnally, who can be heard monthly on Iowa Public Radio’s “Talk of Iowa – Home Improvement Day.” CEU providers, Dave Sullivan (Electrical), Terry Moorman, and Jeff Reichart (PMSB), who have been long-time partners and presenters at the conference, will return to offer their specialized training to attendees.

The conference will close with Kenyon Murray on Friday, Feb. 20. Kenyon is the CEO of Murray Legacy Management and the business manager to his sons, Kris and Keegan, who are professional basketball players in the NBA. He is a host of “The Leave Your Legacy Show” and is a CPLC (Certified Professional Life Coach). In his session, attendees will be introduced to a simple and digestible way to embrace personal growth. The goal is to share tools for creating a systematic personal routine that can impact their lives at multiple levels.

For almost 35 years, the Momentum is Building Conference has provided a platform for electric cooperatives and contractors to collaborate in delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective home comfort solutions to Iowans.

Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead of the curve in energy efficiency and enhance your professional skills. For more information or to register for the 2026 Momentum is Building Conference, visit www.MomentumIsBuilding.com. Discounted Early Bird registration runs