North West Rural Electrical Cooperative Submits Annual Report

(Orange City) — North West Rural Electric Cooperative was unable to hold its district meetings because of the COVID-19 virus, and the annual meeting instead of inviting all members, consisted of only directors and committee chairs. Still, Lyle Korver, the Executive Director of the power utility cooperative, says some essential business was conducted.

Korver says one item of business was the election of a director position for District 3 which covers Plymouth County.

Korver says the electrical cooperative was able to continue to provide reliable power to its members in a cost effective manner, while also having a good safety record for its employees.

The North West Rural Electrical executive says the power utility cooperative continues to be active with economic development by attracting new members to the area.

Korver says the total number of kilowatt hours consumed in 2019 was lower than from previous years.

Korver explains upgrades are what’s ahead for the future of the rural electric utility cooperative.

Like many other businesses, the COVID-19 virus has also affected North West Rural Electrical Cooperative. Korver says the board of directors are wanting to extend some financial assistance to its members by distributing dividends earlier in the year.

North West Rural Electric Cooperative consists of Sioux, O’Brien, Ida, and Plymouth Counties.