In the fall of 2025, IEC conducted a comprehensive assessment of its job training and safety and regulatory compliance programs. This intentional and multi-layered review combined member input, staff expertise, and strategic leadership dialogue. The assessment showed a strong member  …Read More.

The Vendor Impact Partner (VIP) program is IEC’s new partner engagement model designed for more intentional, strategic partnerships with companies that serve Indiana’s electric cooperatives. The program provides a structured way for vendors to engage across multiple IEC events, professional  …Read More.

During the 2026 Indiana General Assembly, IEC achieved meaningful outcomes for its member cooperatives by presenting a clear, unified voice on key energy and infrastructure issues. By aligning priorities and communicating consistently, we were able to effectively advocate for policies  …Read More.

Thirty lineworkers graduated Saturday, Jan. 10, from Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 576 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours  …Read More.

Indiana Electric Cooperatives hosted its annual Legislative Appreciation Dinner on Monday, November 17, bringing cooperative leaders and state lawmakers together ahead of this year’s Legislative Organization Day. The dinner is a long-standing tradition and an important element of IEC’s government  …Read More.

Indiana Electric Cooperatives CEO John Cassady represented the state’s electric cooperatives at a recent meeting of Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s Strategic Energy Growth Task Force. Braun established the task force to develop a comprehensive plan to meet Indiana’s growing demand  …Read More.

Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) named Ryan J. Heater to lead its government relations team. Heater will serve as the association’s vice president of government relations beginning Sept. 25. Heater will lead the association’s state and federal governmental relations efforts, which  …Read More.

The project cleared two hurdles with the City of Carmel. The project received plan approval through the City of Carmel Technical Advisory Committee on June 21 and the Commercial Committee on June 27. Additional work has continued on details for  …Read More.

At the June 16 Indiana Electric Cooperatives board meeting, Brian Stavish presented IEC two checks on behalf of National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) and National Cooperative Services Corporation (NCSC). The contribution of $35,750 from CFC is used to  …Read More.

Behind-the-scenes work has progressed over the last two months at the new IEC office building. The application for the expansion was submitted May 17 to the City of Carmel’s Technical Advisory Committee. With this filing, we are on track for  …Read More.