In The News – July 2026
July 2026 In the News… A simple act of kindness reminds us that cooperatives are about more than electricity-they’re about neighbors, community, and working together. Community Is What Powers Us As we move into the heart of summer, one of my favorite things about this time of year is seeing our employees out in the […]
Your Voice Matters
Your Voice Matters: Join Voices for Cooperative Power Every day, decisions are made in St. Paul and Washington, D.C. that affect how electricity is generated, delivered, and regulated. Those decisions influence everything from the reliability of the electric grid to the long-term cost of providing power to homes, farms, businesses, schools, and rural communities. At […]
Member Spotlight – Lismore Cooperative Telephone Company
Member Spotlight – LISMORE Cooperative Telephone COMpany More than 100 years ago, a group of four farmers east of Lismore decided they needed a better way to communicate. They purchased a telephone and connected their homes with wire so they could stay in touch. A few years later, another group of farmers west of Lismore […]
Trees Grow. Problems Don’t Have To.
Trees Grow. Problems Don’t Have To. Summer is a great time to look up! As trees fill out with leaves, branches can quietly grow closer to overhead power lines. With thousands of miles of line stretching across our rural service territory, we can’t be everywhere at once-and that’s where you can help. We’d love an […]
Power Outages – Wildlife
Wildlife: The #1 Cause of Power Outages (Yes, Really!) When the lights go out, most people assume a storm rolled through or a piece of equipment failed. While weather certainly plays a role, the biggest cause of power interruptions on the Nobles Cooperative Electric system this year might surprise you. Through the first half of […]
Voices For Cooperative Power
MORE INFORMATION Voices for Cooperative Power Learn What It Takes to Keep the Lights On Most of us don’t think much about electricity until the lights go out. Flip a switch, charge your phone, brew your morning coffee-it’s all possible because an incredibly complex electric grid is working around the clock behind the scenes. At […]
Go farther, ride easier: The growing appeal of e-bikes
Go farther, ride easier: The growing appeal of e-bikes E-bikes are becoming a go-to option for people who want a little more freedom in how they get around since they can be used as a tool for running errands, commuting or exploring new places. At their most basic, e‑bikes are bicycles with a small electric […]
Lightning Strikes
When Lightning Strikes: Understanding the Risks and Preparing Ahead Summer storms can arrive quickly, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and one of nature’s most powerful forces-lightning. Many people assume lightning damage only occurs when a bolt directly strikes their home, farm, business, or an electrical power line. In reality, lightning doesn’t have to make a […]
In The News – June 2026
June 2026 In the News… The cooperative was built by people who believed in working together to solve challenges and invest in their communities. Ninety years later, that mission remains unchanged. As I sit down to write this month’s column, it’s hard to believe how much has changed in just one year. This time last […]
Commercial HVAC Program
HVAC REBATE PROGRAMS Cool Down Your Costs with Efficient Cooling Equipment Upgrade your commercial cooling system and enjoy significant energy savings with our rebate program! We offer rebates on a variety of high-efficiency cooling equipment to help you keep your building comfortable and reduce your operating costs. Eligible Equipment: Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) Chillers […]
Spring Operation Round Up Winners – 2026
Spring/Summer 2026 Operation Round Up Grant Recipients Nobles Cooperative Electric is proud to announce the recipients of the Spring/Summer 2026 Operation Round Up grants. Thanks to the generosity of cooperative members who participate in the Operation Round Up program, more than $22,000 will be reinvested into local communities throughout southwest Minnesota. Operation Round Up allows […]
2026 Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to the 2026 Operation Round Up Scholarship Recipients! Nobles Cooperative Electric is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Operation Round Up scholarships. Thanks to the generosity of members who participate in Operation Round Up, these scholarships help support local students as they pursue higher education and technical training opportunities. 2026 Scholarship Recipients […]