2017 Annual Report

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ANNUAL REPORT

2017

People | Power | Purpose

Providing our members with safe, reliable,
affordable, and environmentally responsible
electricity is what we do.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

DEMOCRATIC CONTROL

District District District District

5 2 3 8

Richard Rosenberg Roger Solomonson Mark Kingland Larry Tjaden

Board President Vice President Treasurer Secretary

District District District District

6 1 7 4

Gary Pearson Roger Tjarks Vince Morische Don Knudtson

Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Dairyland Power Director Director Director

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP EVERY THREE YEARS. LIKE YOU,
THEY DEPEND ON ELECTRICITY FROM THE COOPERATIVE TO POWER THEIR HOMES AND BUSINESSES. WE THANK

THESE LEADERS FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE COOPERATIVE AND THE MEMBERS WE SERVE.

PRESIDENT & GENERAL

MANAGER’S REPORT

Enduring Affordability We work hard to control local costs to
While the cost of most things (such as keep rates as low as possible and sensibly
cars, houses, eggs, milk, stamps and invest in technology to improve service
gasoline) has increased twenty-fold or and efficiency.
more during the past 75 years, electricity
has remained a good value. Did you know Sensibly Striving Forward
- the average cost per kilowatt-hour has
only doubled since the 1930s. In fact, the Whether at the Capitol in Des Moines or
average American household is steadily in Washington, D.C. we are continually
spending less on electricity as a percent- advocating on behalf of our members in
age of its income. rural Iowa. The current legislative makeup
Not-for-profit electric cooperatives aren’t at the state and national level has granted
in business to make profits for out-of- us with less energy-pointed regulations
state shareholders; locally owned and over the past year. While we welcome
governed, we exist to improve the quality the eased regulation pressure, we are
of life for our member-owners. We help still actively pushing forward to invest in
our member-owners use energy wise- clean, renewable energy. In fact, Dairy-
ly through energy efficiency programs, land Power Cooperative, our generation
rebates and education so they can spend and transmission provider, is continually
their hard-earned money on other things. working to diversify their generation
portfolio: reducing emissions from existing
Jon Leerar coal plants and adding renewables in an
economical, common-sense approach.
CEO/General Manager
This past June, Dairyland announced
Richard Rosenberg plans for a renewable energy enabling
525-500 MW combined cycle natural gas
Board of Directors President facility: The Nemadji Trail Energy Center,
in partnership with Minnesota Power. This
facility will be responsive to intermittent
solar and wind generation, meaning when
the sun isn’t shining or the wind is not
blowing, the natural gas plant will help
support generation to meet... (cont. p 4)

PEOPLE, POWER, PURPOSE 2017

(from p 3) ...energy needs. It will ensure renewable energy generation. To sup- St. Ansgar to better suit the needs of the
reliability for our system and act as a port one block of 100 kWh per month, cooperative and its members.
flexible energy source that will support the contribution would be $1/month. Our current office building is in need of
the use of renewable energy sources several major repairs and updates. In
today and into the future. Meter Exchange Progresses addition, our shop facilities are already
struggling to accommodate the growing
We’re proud to continue to offer our Just as computers become out of date size of today’s equipment and materials:
members several opportunities to get or tires need to be changed, it too is trucks have to be shuffled in and out of
involved in renewable energy. Our time for our meters to be upgraded. Our
Heartland Power Community Solar Array meter exchange is currently underway A Look In The Past: Pictured above is the building
and on-site solar through Iowa Choice for all members of the cooperative. that served as the Cedar Valley REC headquarters on
Renewables are two great options for Chapman Metering started installing our existing office site in St. Ansgar.
anybody considering investing in solar meters in the west portion of our service
energy. Our community solar project, lo- territory near Thompson earlier this year
cated east of St. Ansgar, is a hassle-free and expect to complete all meters by
way for members to get involved in and mid-summer.
enjoy the benefits of solar through solar
production credits. For those looking Updates on the location of the tech-
to add solar to their home or business, nicians are available on our website.
Iowa Choice Renewables is a one-stop Members do not need to be present
resource for the education, planning, during the meter exchange and only a
purchase, and installation of a solar short blink may occur during the chan-
array. Contact us or visit our website for geout. We look forward to the way this
more information on these opportuni- improvement will be able to better serve
ties. our members’ needs now and into the
future.
We also offer our Evergreen program.
Members can volunteer to pay a small, New Office Planned for St. Ansgar
additional charge on their monthly
electric bill to support the purchase of After much consideration over the past
renewable energy on our system and off- couple years, our Board of Directors has
set the additional cost it takes to support decided to purchase another building in

Our annual meeting was held We joined with more than Heartland Power Community Solar A free appliance recycling pick- In partnership w
on March 21st in Lake Mills. 200 co-op supporters to ad- has been generating hassle-free up was held, offering members Heartland Power
Scholarships were awarded vocate on behalf of members renewable energy for participating an easy way to get rid of old, make two $2,000
to 12 local students. at REC Day on the Hill. members for 2 years. inefficient appliances. to area food ban

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the space in a specific order and barely option was to move to a different facility.
clear the existing overhead doors. It’s not
long before another set of costly updates The new facility will be located in the St.
would be required to house our standard Ansgar Industrial Park. An existing building
equipment. has been purchased, but a few alterations
The estimated costs of these needed need to be made to fit our needs prior to
improvements led us to investigate oth- the move. We look forward to this new
er options. After much consideration, we location, which will alleviate the need to
discovered the most practical, economical drive our large trucks and poles through St.
Ansgar’s residential area. More information
Serving Members Into the Future: Pictured above will be shared as the project progresses, but
is the building that will serve as our new St. Ansgar we do expect to be in the new facility by
office in the St. Ansgar Industrial Park. this fall.

The Cooperative Difference

As a member of Heartland Power, you are
part-owner of an electric cooperative. While
investor-owned utilities return a portion of
any profits back to their shareholders, we
operate on an at-cost basis and rather than
returning margins to out-of-state investors,
we give them back to you, our members,
instead! The Board of Directors approved
the return of more than $500,000 in capital
credits in 2017. Since the inception of
Heartland Power in 1998, we’ve proudly
returned over $8.5 Million in capital credits
and over $1.5 Million in special refunds to
our cooperative members. Now that’s the
cooperative difference!

with CoBank, Anna Miller, Gillian Johanns, Line crews responded quickly Heartland supports We celebrated co-op Over 27 miles of new
r was able to and Madelyn Tjaden repre- to a severe storm causing new fine arts center month and returned more line was rebuilt during
0 donations sented Heartland Power at significant damage in Mitch- in Forest City with a than $500,000 in capital the year, improving
nks. the 2017 Youth Tour in D.C. ell County July 20th. $1 Million loan. credits to members. reliability and safety.

JUL AUG S OCT N D 2018

DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE REPORT

DELIVERING SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE POWER recommended a five-year extension of the WPC, with two-year automatic
The homes and businesses of Heartland Power Cooperative members are extensions unless notice is provided.
powered with more wind and solar renewable energy in 2018 than ever
before. And we’re not done yet. COMPETITIVE AND FINANCIALLY STRONG
Ensuring rates and services are competitive is critical to the economic
Diversifying the energy resource mix and expanding the use of renew- well-being of the region, as well as the long-term viability of Dairyland
able energy are strategic priorities of Dairyland Power Cooperative, our and our local cooperative members. The Board approved an increase of
wholesale power provider. Dairyland is implementing a long-term plan 1.58 percent on the average wholesale rate in Dairyland’s 2018 budget,
that diversifies our energy supply, intentionally and thoughtfully. The effective May 1. That was well below the rate of inflation. Dairyland
Dairyland Board of Directors provides strategic direction to ensure the continues to focus on efficiency improvements and wise management
best economic decisions are made for a sustainable resource mix. of controllable costs and risks to help limit future increases in wholesale
rates. Dairyland is also investing in prudent transmission opportunities
Dairyland announced plans for a renewable energy enabling 525-550 that will help improve reliability and add value for members.
MW combined cycle natural gas facility at its 76th Annual Meeting last
June. The project is in partnership with Minnesota Power/ALLETE, based Further opportunities to enhance efficiency and provide competitive costs
in Duluth, Minn. The Nemadji Trail Energy Center site in Superior, Wis., and service can be created through growth of the system. Dairyland is
is adjacent to the service territories of both co-owners. The facility will working with members to support economic development opportunities
be responsive to intermittent solar and wind generation, diversifying the that will help communities grow by adding businesses.
energy used to power the region. This means that when the sun doesn’t
shine or the wind doesn’t blow, the natural gas plant will help support SAFE AND RELIABLE
generation to meet energy needs in the region. By working together, The safety of employees, members and the public is a foundational value
Dairyland and Minnesota Power/ALLETE can provide more efficient ener- in all operations. Dairyland continues to educate, promote and maintain a
gy resources to our cooperative and the region. safety focus as they strive for a goal of “zero incidents.” These efforts are
resulting in improved safety metrics.
The Nemadji Trail Energy Center will help Dairyland diversify its resourc-
es and reduce carbon intensity. It will ensure reliability for our growing Every year, Dairyland also constructs, upgrades or rebuilds approximate-
system as an agile and flexible energy source that will support additional ly 50 miles of 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission lines to improve service and
renewable energy sources. reliability. Dairyland works closely with the local member cooperative,
landowners, local officials and state departments of natural resources to
STRONGER TOGETHER meet their expectations during the construction of these projects.
On Feb. 1, 2018, Dairyland member cooperative directors, management
and staff gathered together to discuss the extension of the Wholesale Exceeding members’ expectations is Dairyland’s vision. Dairyland staff are
Power Contract (WPC). This power supply contract began with the forma- committed to living the seven Cooperative Principles, and improving com-
tion of Dairyland in 1941, and solidifies the long-term commitment of the munities and the quality of life in our region. I am pleased that Dairyland
24 Dairyland member cooperatives to each other to meet mutual energy is positioned financially and operationally sound. As your representative
needs. The current WPC runs through 2055. on the Dairyland Board of Directors, I assure you that Dairyland staff are
working to provide a safe, reliable and sustainable supply of electricity
In a proactive initiative to secure safe, reliable and affordable electrici- that is affordable for Heartland Power members today and in the future.
ty for future generations, a WPC Task Force was formed. Comprised of
board members and co-op managers, with staff support, the Task Force

HEARTLAND POWER Members held on March 29, 2016 CEO/General Manager, President's Roger Solomonson
COOPERATIVE ANNUAL read by the Secretary. A motion & Treasurer's Reports Heather Haney
MEETING OF MEMBERS was duly made, seconded and car- CEO and General Manager Jon Jim Thorson
March 21, 2017 ried, to waive the reading of said Leerar and President Rosenberg
minutes and they were thereupon gave a report on 2016 accomplish- Mr. Puckett noted that no candi-
The Annual Meeting of the Mem- declared to be approved and were ments and plans for the future. dates were nominated by Petition.
bers of Heartland Power Coopera- ordered to be filed in the records The theme was "Reaching New The Report of the Nominating
tive was held at the Lake Mills High of the Cooperative. Heights." The President thanked Committee was ordered to be iden-
School Gymnasium in Lake Mills, Rules of Order the employees for their hard work. tified by the Secretary and annexed
Iowa, on the 21st day of March, The President noted that the meet- The report included information to the minutes of the meeting.
2017, beginning at 6:30 p..m., Cen- ing would be conducted in accor- about 2016 accomplishments, re- A vote had been taken by ballot
tral Daylight Savings Time. dance with Robert's Rules of Order placement of 44 miles of line, pole concerning the election of Direc-
and Attorney Dennis L. Puckett inspections, reliability, the financial tors. The ballots were previously
Call to Order would serve as parliamentarian. statements, Legislative and regu- delivered to the tellers, who pro-
The meeting was called to order Introductions latory proposals, diversification in ceeded to count the same.
by Richard Rosenberg, President The President welcomed and intro- generation, the Community Solar Attorney Puckett thanked the
of the Cooperative, who presid- duced guests in attendance and the Project, Iowa Choice Renewables, following individuals who served
ed. Larry Tjaden, Secretary of the Directors. There were a number of Smart Hub, changes in the industry, as the Tellers: Wendell Finer, Mary
Cooperative, acted as Secretary of former Directors in attendance, as new RF metering, capital credit Walk, Dan Anevick, Dean Beenken
the meeting and kept the minutes well as Directors from neighboring allocations, and operating margin and Ron Abels.
thereof. The Chairman offered Cooperatives, representatives from refunds. Attorney Puckett reported on the
some welcoming remarks and Dairyland Power Cooperative, and Election of Directors results of the Election of Direc-
thanked the Branding Iron for pro- legislative and county leaders. Attorney Puckett stated that the tors. The following Directors were
viding the meal and the Nords for Youth Tour Representative next order of business was the elected.
the pre-meeting entertainment. The Chairman then announced election of two Directors for a term THREE - YEAR TERM
Invocation that the Cooperative's Youth Tour of three years each. Mr. Puckett Cedar Valley District No. 1:
An invocation was offered by Pas- Representatives this last year were reported that, in accordance with Larry Tjaden
tor Randy Baldwin. Claire Sullivan and Garrett Maake- the By-Laws, the Board of Directors Winnebago District No. 2:
Close of Balloting stad. The two were introduced and had appointed from the members Roger Solomonson
The Chairman asked if any mem- thanked the members for allowing of the Cooperative a Nominating New/Unfinished Business
bers still had Director election them to go on the trip to Wash- Committee consisting of Tony Rot- The Chairman offered some
ballots to submit. All remaining ington, D.C. They showed some pic- tinghaus, Gary Girkin, Brian Abele, concluding remarks and asked if
ballots were collected and then a tures from their trip and explained Jerry Charlson and Andy Roper. there was any new or unfinished
motion was duly made, seconded what they did on the trip. The Committee nominated the business or questions, and there
and carried to close the balloting. Scholarship Presentation following members as candidates was none.
The ballots were delivered to the President Rosenberg announced for Director: Prizes
tellers who proceeded to count the the recipients of educational schol- THREE - YEAR TERM Prizes were awarded by lot after
same. arships and the recipients were (Two to be Elected) the meeting, including ten $50.00
Roll Call given Certificates. The scholarships Cedar Valley District No. 1: electric bill credit certificates and
The Secretary announced that the are funded with unclaimed capital (One to be Elected) a subscription to the Community
registration had been checked, and credits. The recipients were: Larry Tjaden Solar Project. Each member in
that a quorum of the members Sadie Kellogg, Charles City High Raymond Hendrix attendance also received an atten-
was present for the transaction of School; Halle Jo Johnson, Forest Winnebago District No. 2: dance gift.
business. City High School; Cory Mathahs, (One to be Elected)
Notice of Meeting and Lake Mills High School; Nocholus
Proof of Mailing Price, North Iowa High School
The Secretary read a copy of the Zachary Hengesteg, Northwood
Notice of the Annual Meeting of Kensett High School; Jacey
Members, and the proof of the Goodale, Osage High School; Mari-
due mailing thereof to all members sa Tetzner, Riceville High School;
of the Cooperative. Copies of the Jacob Hemann, St. Ansgar High
Notice and of the proof of mailing School Line School Scholarship
will be annexed to and made a part recipients were: Kraig Heckstein,
of the minutes of this meeting. Osage; Noah Paulson, Buffalo
Minutes - March 29, 2016 Center; Brady Pannhoff, St. Ansgar;
The President offered to have the Jarrettt Woods, St. Ansgar
minutes of the Annual Meeting of
2017 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Attend our annual What We Have 2017 2016
meeting for a
chance to win a free Electric Plant $ 41,063,426 $ 39,836,467
subscription to our In service
Heartland Power Under construction 1,379,068 572,783
Community Solar Total electric plant
Array, a value of Less accumulated depreciation 42,442,494 40,409,250
over $590! Electric plant, net
13,883,655 12,969,549
Other Property and Investments
Investments in associated companies 28,558,839 27,439,701
Notes receivable, net of current maturities
Equity investments 11,543,869 10,605,665
Nonutility property held for sale 2,474,511 2,636,588
Total other property and investments 105,840 105,840
1,529,700 1,534,200
Current Assets
Cash & cash equivalents 15,653,920 14,882,293
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
uncollectable accounts 645,402 39,530
Disaster and mitigation grants receivable
Material and supplies 3,000,951 2,931,771
Resale merchandise 0 0
Other current and accrued assets
Total current assets 419,245 478,597
4,417 6,166
Deferred Debits
109,314 109,698
Total Assets 4,179,329 3,565,762

What We Own 00

Equities $ 48,392,088 $ 45,887,756
Patronage capital
BALANCE SHEET Other equities $ 16,677,547 $ 15,582,171
Total equities
11,705,091 11,273,407
What We Owe
28,382,638 26,855,578
Long-Term Debt, Less Current Maturities
8,076,588 8,804,750
Postretirement Benefits 3,844 90,555

Current Liabilities 728,000 737,000
Current maturities of long-term debt 0 1,141,445
Line of credit 2,293,950
Accounts payable 2,490,994
Customer deposits 69,534 56,724
Taxes accrued 156,617
Other 155,024 252,721
Total current liabilities 324,451 4,638,457
3,768,003
Deferred Credits
8,161,015 5,498,416
Total Equity & Liabilities
$ 48,392,088 $ 45,887,756

2017 2016 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Operating Revenues $ 28,117,934 $ 27,074,165

Operating Expenses 22,549,170 21,634,597
Cost of Power 610,193 578,934
Distribution - Operations 786,697 646,258
Distribution - Maintenance 250,905 243,435
Customer Accounts 114,533 126,112
Customer Service & Informational 70,147 68,879
Sales Expense
Administrative & General 1,239,359 1,229,199
Depreciation 1,241,358 1,233,693
Taxes
Interest on Long-term Debt 120,540 120,528
Other Interest & Deductions 375,179 413,961

4,795 5,400

Total Operating Expenses 27,362,876 26,300,996

Operating Margin Before Capital Credits 755,058 773,169

Generation & Transmission and 1,133,603 929,285
Other Cooperative Capital Credits

Net Margin 1,888,661 1,702,454

Non-Operating Margin 51,309 47,167
Interest Income 0 3,606
(Earnings) Losses of Equity Investee
Other Non-Operating Income 90,523 120,090

Total Non-Operating Margin 141,832 170,863

Net Margin $ 2,030,493 $ 1,873,317

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WORKING TO SERVE YOU

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES OUR TEAM

We thank Alex, Jon, and Brenda for their many years Brenda Anderson | Administrative Assistant
of dedicated service to the cooperative. We’re glad to Taylor Bruggeman | Lineman
have you as a valued part of our team. Randy Dieterich | Technical Coordinator
Darrin Flury | Energy Management Service Technician
Alex Ollendieck Jim Foos | Lineman
10 years Justin Gasteiger | Lead Lineman
Ron Gasteiger | Manager of Member Services
Jon Leerar Mike Holstad | Director of System Planning
25 years Jenny Kramersmeier | Finance/Administrative Coordinator
Jon Leerar | CEO/General Manager
Brenda Anderson Dave Low | Director of Operations
30 years Vickie Maakestad | Accountant
Gabe Mayer | Line Foreman
Jay Muller | Lineman
Tim Oldenkamp | Lead Lineman
Alex Ollendieck | Lead Lineman
Sheila Olsen | Customer Service Representative
Kevin Pannhoff | Member Service Technician
Pete Paulson | Line Foreman
Brad Pecinovsky | Compliance/Training/Safety Coordinator
Karrie Pringnitz | Director of Finances/Administrative Services
Eric Rosenbaum | Lineman
Becca Schwartz | Communications/Marketing Representative
Colton Skarpohl-Ost | Lineman

SYSTEM PLANNING & OPERATIONS

The electric distribution lines are the core of Heartland’s delivery 756 poles placed
system for reliable power to our members. In addition to the line for new line builds,
maintenance and tree clearing efforts, Heartland crews continued services, and
to work on the line rebuild projects identified in our Construction rejected/damaged
Work Plan, built numerous new services, retired unused services, poles
and upgraded lines and services for grain drying loads during the
2017 year. With fewer grain system upgrades again this year, 3,488 poles
Heartland continued the aggressive line replacement program, inspected
completing 30 miles of single phase overhead line, 7 miles of three
phase overhead line, and 10 miles of new underground line. We 71 poles tagged for
also supplemented our tree trimming efforts again in 2017 with replacement
contracted arborist and tree trimmings services.
321 arrestors
Weather conditions typically impact the reliability of our distri- added to drain off
bution system on some occasion during a year, and while we did lightning
experience typical winter ice and snow storms and summer light-
ning storms during 2017, our outage statistics indicate that we still 10 miles of
achieved a system reliability of 99.9798% for the year. That means underground cable
that the average service total outage time was only 1.77 hours installed
per member for the entire year and 50% of that was due to power
supply problems and storms. This is a very respectable system 30 miles of single
reliability performance record for an electric distribution system phase overhead line
in our climate. The aggressive distribution line rebuild program replaced
that has targeted problematic conductor and poor performance
lines for many years, combined with our line maintenance and 7 miles of overhead
tree trimming programs, is making a positive difference for electric 3 phase replaced
service reliability.
24 trip savers
Even though approximately 25% of our distribution line is still the installed
original line that has been in service for over 75 years, an evalua-
tion of our system reliability history over the most recent 47 years 149 system
indicates that 8 out of the 15 years with the best system reliabil- improvements
ity performance fall between 2000 and 2017. While there are
many factors that impact system reliability, this evidence suggests OCR maintenance
that Heartland’s distribution line rebuild and line maintenance performed on
programs continue to bring service reliability value to Heartland’s Vandermyde,
members. Meroa, and Lincoln
Subs
Please refer to the Operations Highlights for 2017 for a listing of
the key distribution line improvements and maintenance tasks
completed during the year.

TAKE THE ADVOCATING FOR COOPERATIVE MEMBERS IN DES MOINES
CO-OP QUIZ
Heartland Power Cooperative
$25 Bill Credit Winner directors and employees
Garrett Cole of Grafton visited the state Capitol in early
February to discuss issues that
Last Month’s Answer are important to our ability to
Members signed up for Auto provide members with safe,
Pay by February 28th were reliable, and affordable electricity.
entered to win one of two
Amazon Echos! Capitol visists are just one of Pictured are representatives of Heartland Power Cooperative
several ways we stay in touch with Representative Jane Bloomingdale at the Capitol
This Month’s Question with our legislators throughout building in Des Moines.
What is something you session.
learned or found interesting
in this Annual Report/March AND THE BIG WINNERS ARE...
newsletter?
Utilizing auto-pay alone makes you a winner - in
Quiz Guidelines that your electric bill is taken care of each month,
Each member who sends in hassle-free! But we are excited to announce two
their answer by the 26th of special winners of an Amazon Echo this month.
this month will be entered in a
drawing for a $25 bill credit. Winner #1 Keith O. Olson of Lake Mills
Winner #2 Gus Hagen of Northwood
Mail or email quiz answers to
[email protected] Still not an auto-pay user? Visit www.
heartlandpower.com/autopay to sign up, call, or
email our office at [email protected].
Members can also sign up on SmartHub!

RETURN YOUR BALLOT AND KEEP YOUR REGISTRATION CARD GRAND PRIZE
ANNOUNCEMENT
Each member presenting their
attendance ticket/registration card at the The grand prize drawing at
Heartland Power Annual Meeting will our Annual Meeting will be a
be presented with an attendance gift. At subscription to the Heartland
the end of the meeting there will also be Power Community Solar Array,
drawings to win $50 electric bill credits! a value of over $590!

Heartland Power’s Annual Meeting is Must be present to win.
scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, 2018
at the St. Ansgar High School Gymnasium ANNUAL MEETING
in St. Ansgar, Iowa beginning at 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 27
The doors will open at 4:30 p.m. with ST. ANSGAR, IA
a meal being served from 4:30 to 6:30
p.m. Musical entertainment by Chris Miller will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30
p.m. The business meeting will include an election for three directors of
the cooperative: two from the Winnebago District and one from the Cedar
Valley District. Disrectors will be elected for a term of three years. The
Board of Director Nominee for Winnebago District No. 1 is Roger Tjarks.
The Nominee for Winnebago District No. 3 is Mark Kingland. The Board of
Director Nominee for Cedar Valley District No. 6 is Gary Pearson.

THE TRADING PLACE

Any Heartland Power member or employee may submit two ads per month free of charge. The member’s name, account
number and phone number are required for all ads. Ads will be printed for one month only. No ads will be taken over
the phone and Heartland reserves the right to reject ads. Please mail or email your ad by the 20th of the month prior to
publication.

Free to a Good Home: Wurlitzer For Sale: XL Cabela’s sleeping bag, For Sale: 500 gal gas barrel and For Sale: Walker with wheels and
Spinet piano w/ bench seat. Nice 20-degree rating - and folding cot pumps. 5th wheel flatbed trailer closed compartment less than a
mahogany finish. Pick up in Forest 85”x40”. Never used. For Big and 8x20. 1200 gal aluminum water year old! $100. 641-581-2959.
City. 641-584-4500 Tall. $200. 515-293-2512. Or 641- tank on trailer. Flare box and end-
584-2512. gate seeder. 641-420-0070. For Sale: Pool table in excellent
For Sale: 3 rail plastic white condition with accessories. $350
fencing, approx 100x150. $1900. For Sale: For Sale: Two steel car For Sale: Pure bred, registered OBO. 641-581-2959.
Northwood. 507-383-7269 or truck drive up ramps. 641-732- English sheperd puppies. Born Jan
3940 28, 2018. Will have all shots and
For Sale: Old horse drawn wagon wormer. $500 each. Text or call Ed
and breaking cart. Come look and For Sale: John Deere corn planter Hoover. 641-220-2179.
make an offer. Northwood. 507- check wire and tractor chains to fit
383-7269. 28 inch tires. 641-732-3940

WINTER MORATORIUM ENDS APRIL 1 CHRIS MILLER TO PERFORM AT
ANNUAL MEETING: MARCH 27
Be advised that the winter
moratorium ends on April 1, Chris Miller spent 3 years performing six shows a week on
2018. To avoid disconnect luxury Carnival Cruises before calling Minneapolis home.
of your electric service you Originally from Cedar Falls, this performer has taken stage
must pay your electric bill in for dozens of clients including Alaska Airlines, the Minnesota
full by April 1st or request Zoo, St. Jude Medical, Hilton Resorts, Diamond Jo Casino,
a reasonable payment and even the Iowa State Fair!
agreement for your past due
account(s). www.chrismillerguitar.com

On April 1, 2018, we do NOT have to post your
premise with a 24-hour disconnection note.
Disconnection may be immediate. Take steps now
to avoid this situation. Due dates and disconnect
dates will be strictly enforced.

Contact Sheila, Customer Service Representative,
to pay past due balances or to set up a reasonable

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CHECKING YOUR COOLING SYSTEM: NOW IS THE TIME RECIPE CLUB

We’ve had a few sunny days to remind us that spring is just around the corner! It won’t We didn’t receive any
be long before the corn is going in, the grills are coming out, and our area baseball and recipes to share with you
softball diamonds are busy each evening. this quarter. For June’s
recipe club, we would
With that in mind, now is the time to check your air conditioning unit. We don’t want like your favorite recipe
you to spend your first fun-filled summer days caught in including fruit! Recipes
the heat without a working air conditioner. can be mailed to our office
or emailed to energy@
A few small steps now can pay dividends over the heartlandpower.com.
course of a cooling system. To keep your system running Recipes must be received
efficiently, replace filters every one or two months by May 20th. Members with
during the cooling season. You can lower energy use by their recipe published in the
5-15% by simply replacing a dirty, clogged filter with a newsletter will receive a $5
clean one. Do an air conditioner tune-up each spring or bill credit.
hire a professional to be sure your system is running as
efficiently as possible.

ADDITIONAL 2018 ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION INCENTIVES
REBATES AVAILABLE:
REBATE FORM
Heartland Power
offers rebates on a Return completed form and required paperwork to Heartland Power Cooperative
variety of applianc- PO Box 70 | St. Ansgar, IA 50472 | or email to [email protected]
es, products, and
services. MEMBER NAME: ____________________________________________ EMAIL: _____________________________________________

To view our full re- ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________ ACCOUNT NUMBER: ______________________________
bate form, visit our
website at www. CITY: __________________________ STATE: _______ ZIP: __________ DATE: ______________ PHONE: ______________________
heartlandpower.
com/rebates. INCENTIVE USED FOR: RESIDENCE FARM COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL/GOVERNMENT OTHER ________________

TAKE ADVANTAGE GENERAL REBATE INFORMATION CUSTOM REBATES
OF SMART HUB:
• Must be purchased and/or installed in 2018 (Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2018) Please Note: Commercial and
Take charge of • Submit rebate form, copy of your invoice, and Energy Star label if applicable agricultural customers that install
your electric ac- • Rebates are in place through December 31, 2018 or until funds are depleted.
count with Smart • Rebate application form and copy of receipt must be submitted within 3 months of certain types of energy saving
Hub! Track daily • purchase/installation and no later than January 5, 2018. equipment and/or incorporate
usage, set usage • Rebate not to exceed 20% of cost of efficiency equipment (except for appliance recycling) energy efficiency measures may
alerts, view previ- qualify for custom rebates. New
ous bills, and even and existing facilities are eligible.
pay online with a Please contact us for details.
credit card.
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR INVOICE & ENERGY STAR LABEL
Sign up online!
Clothes Dryer ($25 each) | Must be Energy Star TOTAL APPLIANCE
The Smart Hub Clothes Dryer - Heat Pump ($50 each) | All heat pump clothes dryers qualify REBATE REQUEST
App is also free Clothes Washer ($25 each) | Must be Energy Star
and available for Dishwasher ($25 each) | Must be Energy Star $
iOs and Android! Refrigerator ($25 each) | Must be Energy Star and > or = 10 cubic ft.
Dehumidifier ($25 each) | Must be Energy Star
Recycling - Freezer ($25 each) | Must be working appliance
Recycling - Refrigerator ($25 each) | Must be working appliance
Recycling - Room Air Conditioner ($25 each) | Must be working appliance

WATER HEATING PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR INVOICE

Electric water heater must have energy factors (EF) indicated below. Water heater must be controlled by the cooperative’s
load control program. Rebate cannot exceed purchase and installation or repair costs. Submit rebate form with a copy of your
invoice/receipt showing the efficiency or repair.

50-79 Gallon: E.F. 0.90 or above ($250/unit) EF __________ Gallons: __________ TOTAL WATER
80-99 Gallon: E.F. 0.90 or above ($500/unit) EF __________ Gallons: __________ HEATING REBATE
100+ Gallons Capacity: E.F. 9.90 or above ($500/system) EF __________ Gallons: __________
Heat Pump Water Heater - Load control not required ($500/unit) REQUEST
Solar Storage Water Heaters w/ Electric Back-Up ($500/unit)
Water Heater Repair ($75/repair) $

LIGHTING PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR INVOICE TOTAL LIGHTING
REBATE REQUEST

LED Bulb ($1/bulb) 5 bulb min. | Capped at 20% of cost Quantity ________ x $1/Lamp = ________
$
LED Exit Sign ($5/sign) Quantity: ________ x $5/Sign = ____________________________

Occupancy Sensor ($5/each) Quantity: ________ x $5/Sensor = ____________ REBATE FOR:

T5 Fixture ($6/lamps/fixture) Quantity: ________ x $6/Unit = ____________ Residence

T8 Fixture ($4/lamps/fixture) | Retrofit only Quantity: ________ x $4/Unit = ____________ Non-Residence

LED Fixture ($1/800 lumens) | Capped at 20% of cost Lumens: ________ x $1/Lumen = __________

WINDOWS PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR INVOICE

Primary heating source must be heat pump or electric. Qualifying windows must be a minimum of 8 square feet. Window must
be Energy Star rated. (U-factor of .35 or less.) Maximum of $150 rebate per member.

__________ x $15 per opening = TOTAL WINDOW REBATE REQUEST $

Providing members with safe, reliable,
affordable electricity and enhancing the
quality of life for members and their local
communities.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Office Hours 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. M- F

Thompson 216 Jackson St | P.O. Box 65
Thompson, IA 50478
641.584.2251

St. Ansgar 605 East 4th St. | P.O. Box 70
St. Ansgar, IA 50472
641.713.4965

Outage Reporting Thompson 641.584.2200
St. Ansgar 641.713.4646
System Wide 888.417.3007

Digging & Line Location Call 811

Website www.heartlandpower.com
Email [email protected]
Facebook facebook.com/heartlandpower

CEO/GENERAL MANAGER Jon Leerar

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 641.736.2378 HEARTLAND POWER CO-OP ANNUAL MEETING
Richard Rosenberg, President 641.590.0049
Roger Solomonson, 641.590.4400 Tuesday, March 27, 2018 | St. Ansgar High School
641.220.0114
Vice President 641.420.2990 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. Meal: Enjoy roast beef, mashed
Mark Kingland, Treasurer 515.341.5444
Larry Tjaden, Secretary 641.732.4076 potatoes, green beans, a dinner roll,
Gary Pearson 641.590.1416
and cookies
Asst. Secretary-Treasurer
Roger Tjarks, DPC Director 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. Registration & Attendance Gift Pick-Up
Vince Morische, Director
Don Knudtson, Director 5:30 - 6:30 P.M. Chris Miller: Musical Entertainment

6:30 P.M. Business Meeting:

Invocation

Approval of Reports

Youth Tour Presentation

President & CEO/GM Comments

Presentation of Scholarships

Iowa Area Development Group Presentation

Director Elections

Prize Drawings

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT THIS YEAR. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU IN 2018 AND THE YEARS TO COME.