Inspired by Our Past...Powering Your Future

Providing electric service to over 10,000 farm, residential, commercial and industrial customers in Ida,
O'Brien, Plymouth and Sioux counties in Northwest IA

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80th Anniversary

We celebrated the 80th anniversary of rural electrification in northwest Iowa and the 20th Anniversary of the Consolidation of Ida County REC, Plymouth Electric Cooperative and North West REC (formerly O’Brien County REC and Sioux Electric Cooperative). This video highlights how things have changed over the last 80 years. We are proud that our mission has not changed . . . “We will safely and efficiently provide reliable and affordable electric service to our members"

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Community

These are a few ways North West REC gives back to our members

  • Operation Roundup

    Rounding up your bill up to the nearest dollar to help those in need.

  • Scholarships

    Each year, North West REC and Basin Electric Power Cooperative offer 12 scholarships.

  • Youth Tour

    Chance to receive an all expense paid trip to Washington D.C.