About Us
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North West REC provides reliable, competitively-priced energy and other valuable services to benefit our members and the communities we serve
Have a Question for us?
We are here to help, If you have a question you would like answered please feel free to call or email us, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Phone # 800-766-2099
Office Locations & Hours:
Outside Depository available 24/7 for after hour payments at all branches.
Orange City: Headquarters
1505 Albany Place SE PO Box 435 Orange City, IA 51041
Fax: 712-707-4934
Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Le Mars District Office
2496 Lincoln Ave SW Le Mars, IA 51031
Fax: 712-546-7289
Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (Closed from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.)
Ida Grove District Office
5975 Highway 175 Ida Grove, IA 51445
Office hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesdays only
Holidays Observed
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independance Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day & Christmas.
North West REC Articles of Incorporation
Watch the videos below to learn more about our Cooperative.
Videos
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North West REC Annual Meeting Tuesday March 30th 2021
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North West REC 2020 Highlights video
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Iowa Coops work with agribusiness industries
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Akron-Westfield Student Documentary “Rural Electrification: Breaking Barriers with the Flip of a Switch”
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COVID-19 Update
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Guatemala Project
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Accountability
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Innovation
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Commitment to Community
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Member Owned
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NWREC 80th Anniversary 2018
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Celebrating 75 Years NWREC 2013
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Service Area
NWREC is proud to supply power to our customers in Northwest Iowa. We serve four counties, Sioux, O'Brien, Plymouth, and...
Mission Statement
We will safely, efficiently and innovatively provide reliable and affordable electric service to our members
History
It was the year 1935 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order creating the Rural Electrification Administration (REA).
...What is an REC?
RECs are owned by their consumer/members and operate on a nonprofit basis.
Employment
Find employment opportunities that North West Rural Electric Cooperative has available.
Power Supply Affiliation
Find out where your power comes from and see NWREC's business partners.