Leaders from Indiana’s electric cooperatives were in Washington, D.C. last month during the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Legislative Conference to meet with members of Indiana’s Congressional Delegation about issues important to electric cooperatives and the rural communities they …Read More.
IEC Update
Experience That Delivers: How IEC’s Team Approach Helped a Co-op Employee Earn His CDL
Just two weeks into his role at IEC, Bill Sparks was already making an impact in the field. When leaders at Kosciusko REMC learned about Bill’s extensive DOT experience and knowledge, they saw an opportunity to quickly put that expertise …Read More.
ASK A LEADER: Leslie Beard
If you could instill one piece of wisdom in every new employee, what would it be? Take advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow in your career at the co-op. There are so many education and training options available …Read More.
Truitt Joins IEC Job Training and Safety Team
Indiana Electric Cooperatives named Eric Truitt to its job training and safety team. He will serve the association’s membership as a safety and risk management instructor. His first day is April 20. Truitt will provide quality training, safety education, and programming for member …Read More.
Ikerd Joins IEC Regulatory Compliance Team
Indiana Electric Cooperatives named Cody Ikerd to its regulatory compliance team. He will serve the association’s membership as a regulatory consultant. Ikerd will partner with member cooperatives to provide regulatory expertise and support that enables compliance with federal, state, and …Read More.
Sparks, Trimble Join IEC Regulatory Compliance Team
Indiana Electric Cooperatives named Bill Sparks and Mitch Trimble to its regulatory compliance team. They will serve the association’s membership as regulatory consultants. Sparks and Trimble will partner with member cooperatives to provide regulatory expertise and support that enables compliance …Read More.
Indiana’s electric cooperatives assist in Mississippi winter storm recovery
Indiana’s electric cooperatives sent crews and equipment to Mississippi to assist with power restoration efforts following Winter Storm Fern. The storm caused severe and unprecedented damage to electric infrastructure across parts of the state, prompting Indiana crews to mobilize in …Read More.
IEC Strategic Planning
Over the past several months, IEC has taken important first steps toward shaping our next strategic plan, starting by listening. Through a statewide initial input survey of cooperative CEOs and directors, and a visioning session at the 2025 IEC Annual …Read More.
A Seat at the Table: Nuclear Energy Coalition and Energy Growth Task Force
IEC has been invited to represent the interests of Indiana’s electric cooperatives with two influential state initiatives: the Nuclear Energy Coalition and the Strategic Energy Growth Task Force. Having a seat at the table during both of these important discussions …Read More.
Nuclear Indiana Coalition Update
In April 2025, Gov. Braun established the Nuclear Indiana Coalition through executive order to advance nuclear energy development in the state, with a focus on small modular reactors and other advanced technologies. The coalition brings together state agencies, utilities, industry, …Read More.