Recent News Posts

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Behind Every Flip of the Switch

Monday | October 12, 2026

A keeping the lights on behind-the-scenes.

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State Releases 2026-2027 LIHEAP Requirements

Thursday | September 17, 2026

An Energy Wise update - latest LIHEAP requirements released for the upcoming winter season.

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Investing in Tomorrow's Leaders

Friday | September 11, 2026

Youth Tour allows for students to discover leadership, service and the cooperative difference.

CEO Teresa Floyd

The Power of Cooperation

Wednesday | September 02, 2026

Learn what it means to be a cooperative and your benefits as member-owners.

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ECI REC Announces Scott McLaughlin as Next CEO

Monday | August 03, 2026

ECI REC Board of Directors announce next Chief Executive Officer.

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Technology Shapes Our Lives...and Your Cooperative!

Tuesday | July 14, 2026

Technology is part of our everyday lives.

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Thank You to Our ECI REC Board of Directors

Friday | June 26, 2026

It's time to recognize and thank our board members for their leadership and commitment.

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A Cooperative Owned by Members. Dollars Returned to Members.

Friday | June 12, 2026

The East-Central Iowa REC Board of Directors approved the retirement of $565,018 in patronage dividends to members of…