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 […]
Call Before You Dig
Call 811 before You Dig Know the Utility Marker Colors Before You Dig Planning a landscaping project, fence installation, deck, mailbox, or even planting a tree? Before you dig, it is important to know what may be buried underground. Professional utility locators use a universal, color-coded system of flags and spray paint to mark underground […]
Rising Costs
May Podcast – Costs are Rising Nobles Cooperative Electric CFO Dave Dorpinghaus discusses rising equipment and operating costs, margins, and the long-term planning required to continue delivering reliable power to members. What does inflation mean for your electric cooperative? In this episode, CFO Dave Dorpinghaus discusses rising costs for equipment, materials, and operations – and […]
New Board Member SpotLight – Justin Feikema
Justin Feikema Nobles Cooperative Electric Board Member District 4 Justin Feikema was elected last month to represent District 4, which includes the townships of Battle Plain and Vienna in Rock County, and Leota, Wilmont, Lismore, and Larkin in Nobles County. He replaces longtime director Jerry Beckering, who retired after nine years of dedicated service. We […]
In The News – May 2026
May 2026 In the News… 90 Years of Service-Built on People, Powered by Progress As we look ahead to June 2, 2026, Nobles Cooperative Electric will mark an important milestone-90 years of serving our members. That anniversary has given us a chance to reflect on where we started, how far we’ve come, and what continues […]