In today’s word, electricity is essential. From working to cooking, our families rely on electricity daily. That’s why Congress must embrace an all-of-the-above American energy strategy that promotes reliability and affordability for our communities. #IA04
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Yesterday @CarrieKoelkerIA introduced & the IA Senate adopted SR103 to declare 3/8 as Utillity Worker Appreciation Day annually, the @IowaRECs are grateful 2 Sen Koelker & those who understand what these hard working men & women face when the lights go out #ialegis@iaruralpower
Great conversation w/ @RepFeenstra@Dawson4Senate & Sen Jesse Green this afternoon talking tax policy and geothermal energy solutions - thx to @IowaRECs member @midland_power for hosting & thx to the Iowa Geothermal Assocation for partnering with RECs on this important technology
@iaruralpower advocates and @IowaRECs member-consumers have strong bipartisan voices in DC who take the time to educate themselves on policies by listening to those that will be responsible for putting them into practice. Thank you for the meaningful discussion! #iowa#energy
What a day! Thank u to @IowaRECs member coop @CIPCOIA for a great ribbon cutting event to celebrate the 100+ MW solar project in Wapello. Much gratitude to all who made it possible & much appreciation to @SenJoniErnst@RepMMM & @IALtGov for your support! @iaruralpower#CoopSolar
@IowaRECs member coops @CornBeltPower & @IowaLakesElectr were glad to have the opportunity to start the day discussing issues of importance to @iaruralpower advocates & we appreciate our elected officials like @RepFeenstra taking the time to understand & help be our voice in DC.
For my first stop of the day, I visited the Corn Belt Power Co-Op in Emmetsburg & had a great discussion with linemen and folks w/ Iowa Lakes REC on rural energy issues. #IA04
We were so glad you could join us! The @IowaRECs are fortunate to have “a member of the family” working hard on behalf of rural member-consumers! Thank you @CarrieKoelkerIA for kicking off our Virtual Day on the Hill event with hundreds of @iaruralpower advocates from across IA!
.@IowaRECs It was an honor to speak to the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives this morning. I grew up as a daughter of a REC lineman. I observed first hand their dedication and the importance of safety!
It's REC Day on the Hill! Rural electric co-op advocates are contacting state legislators to discuss proper vegetation management, expanding broadband connectivity, and balancing sales tax treatment of utilities. https://t.co/W9gwPz0x4L
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Thank you to @PatGrassley, @ShannonLathamIA & @senatorragan for joining the virtual town hall hosted by @IowaRECs member @ButlerCountyREC today where a wide array of issues were covered! We appreciate the time you gave, the discussion you participated in and your service to Iowa!
An honor to introduce @Redistrict to the @IowaRECs to start this afternoon’s annual meeting sessions, excited to hear his perspective on the 2020 Election, the upcoming redistricting process, and (I can’t believe I’m saying this) the 2022 Midterms. #ialegis@iaruralpower
Thanks to @SenJoniErnst for visiting the @CIPCOIA Wapello Solar project this morning, just another way @IowaRECs are helping power rural Iowa with an additional 100 MW (that’s a lot) of utility-scale renewable energy! #solar cc:@iaruralpower
Electric Co-ops across central & eastern Iowa have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support & assistance offered. Keeping the line crews & staff equipped & nourished is no small feat & having the @IAcattlemen step up to help is so appreciated. #ThankACattlemen cc:@corafox_
THANK YOU to the Linn County Cattlemen for feeding employees of Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative following the destruction of #derecho2020. Your generosity was very much appreciated while co-op staff were working hard to restore power. THANK YOU! @IAcattlemen