Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives

About Us

Owned by the members we serve, locally governed electric cooperatives power the lives of 650,000 Iowans throughout all 99 counties. We are committed to delivering power that is safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible while also supporting rural economic development. Electric cooperatives serve over two-thirds of Iowa's landmass and 15% of the state's population.

The Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives (IAEC) is a trade association established to support the interests of member-owned electric cooperatives, including 39 distribution co-ops and nine generation and transmission co-ops. Formed in 1942, IAEC aims to unify and empower Iowa's electric cooperatives through legislative representation, regulatory oversight, training and education services, safety programs, communications support and advocacy.