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Restoring Your Power: Generator Safety
Follow these tips to operate your generator safely in the event of a power outage.
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Oct 161 min read


8 Tips for Safer Holiday Lighting Displays
To ensure your holiday season remains cheerful, keep the following safety tips in mind when decorating your home.
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Oct 162 min read


Look Up and Live: Your Safety Depends on It This Harvest Season
As Iowa farmers prepare for another busy harvest season, we want to remind everyone about a critical safety message that could save your life: Look Up and Live.
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Aug 192 min read


Safety Campaign Highlights Powerline Awareness in Farm Fields
Safe Fields. Powerful Yields. reminds agricultural producers to be aware of power lines near their operations.
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Aug 192 min read


Power Poles: No Posting Zone
Keep utility poles free from personal materials such as balloons, fliers, and metal objects to keep our utility workers safe.
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Apr 232 min read


Electrical Safety Month: Keep Your Home Safe
May is National Electrical Safety Month. Follow these tips to keep your home and family safe this month and every month.
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Apr 232 min read


Staying Heart Healthy While Shoveling
By following these guidelines, you can protect your health while keeping your properties clear this winter season.
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Jan 212 min read


5 to Stay Alive Fire Safety Campaign
Electrical fire safety protocols are vital for protecting both first responders and the communities they serve.
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Nov 20, 20242 min read


Simple Steps to Become a Co-op Voter
Co-ops Vote is a program that provides access to resources and information for co-op members to vote...with co-op issues in mind.
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Oct 22, 20242 min read


Hunter Safety: Stay Safe Around Electrical Equipment
Six essential safety tips for hunters to prevent accidents and ensure a safe hunting experience for you and your family.
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Oct 22, 20241 min read


Farm Safety Campaign Promotes Power Line Awareness
Safe Fields. Powerful Yields. reminds agricultural producers to be aware of power lines near their operations.
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Aug 26, 20242 min read


Dorm Room Electrical Safety
If you or a loved one is heading off to college, follow these tips to prevent electric accidents and fires.
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Jul 10, 20242 min read


Electrical Safety on the Farm
With just a little extra time and attention to detail, you can use power safely and effectively on your farm.
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Jun 20, 20242 min read


What Does That Thing Do: Lightning Arresters
Curious about those little “thingies” at the top of power poles? Learn more about their very important role.
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Jun 20, 20241 min read


Staying Safe Around Those Green Boxes
Pad-mount transformers are instrumental in power supply, but they can pose potential and severe safety risks when not handled with care.
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May 23, 20242 min read


Prevent Deadly Shocks – Check Your Boats and Docks
Prevent electric shock drowning by properly installing and maintaining electrical equipment on boats and docks.
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Apr 23, 20242 min read


Your Home: Making Room for Electrical Safety
Electricity can be hazardous if not treated properly. Take these steps to protect your home and family.
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Mar 18, 20242 min read


Energy and Demand: Why It's Important to Understand the Difference
To reduce your electricity demand and save money, think about your appliances and when you use them.
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Dec 19, 20232 min read


Winter Reliability Through All-of-the-Above Energy
The 2023 NERC assessment covers the winter period and provides an evaluation of energy resources and their ability to meet electric demand
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Dec 19, 20234 min read


Ask an Expert: Is it Dangerous to Overload a Circuit?
Wires in an electrical system or circuit have a maximum amount of current they can safely carry. How much is too much?
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Oct 16, 20233 min read
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