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Grassroots/Legislative

Grassroots Program

MiEnergy and electric cooperatives through the U.S. are continually working with local, state and U.S. representatives and senators to ensure affordable energy costs for the future. MiEnergy does not choose particular political parties, but instead works to educate all legislators on the possible effects particular bills can have on their constituents.

Keeping electric rates affordable is a big concern of the membership. In past surveys it is one of the number one issues of importance to members and it is why MiEnergy gets involved with the political process. The cooperative works on behalf of the membership to ensure legislation includes affordability.

Keep up-to-date with our recent legislative and grassroots efforts on the both state and federal levels. We are working hard for our members and issues that affect the cooperative. “Grassroots” has an electric co-op definition, one that reflects its importance in the industry. “Grassroots” refers to electric cooperative activists – directors, managers, employees and member-owners – who take an active role in the political process to protect their co-op from harmful legislation and regulation, as well as to promote the value of co-op ownership to their legislators..

Stay Connected with our Grassroots Member Outreach Program

Email

KEEP RURAL ELECTRICITY AFFORDABLE. Your cooperative has been very active in Des Moines, St. Paul and Washington, D.C., making sure our legislators know what effects laws could have on utility costs for our members. 

Sign up today to be included in email communications from MiEnergy so you are armed with the facts that matter to co-op members. Sign up via email today to mmoellers@MiEnergy.coop and provide your email address. If you change your mind, rest assured, you can unsubscribe simply by notifying MiEnergy.

Twitter

Go to www.twitter.com/MiEnergyCoop and start ‘following’ MiEnergy. We urge our members to stay connected in ‘real time’ with legislative issues affecting the co-op which in turn affect you as a member.

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‘MiNews’
Watch for periodic articles in the monthly publication. Copies can also be downloaded here as they are published.

Websites

www.iaruralpower.org
Iowa’s member-owned electric cooperatives take pride in representing the interests of the rural families and businesses they provide electricity to. That’s why electric cooperative member-consumers are banding together and leading the way in discussing what needs to be done to ensure they will have the power they need to support future economic growth in their communities. You can help your electric cooperative in this effort by continuing the discussion with friends, family and elected officials.

www.Action.coop
The Take Action Network for America’s electric cooperative. Make your voice heard in the halls of Congress and in your own state legislature. Not only is it your right to tell your legislators what you think about proposed legislation, it is also your duty! A direct website when we ask for “Call-To-Action” grassroots help from our members.

Engage with your Officials

At times MiEnergy calls on its membership to send correspondence, whether by mail or email, to legislators. These grassroots efforts have been successful in the past in changing components in bills before they become laws

Senator Chuck Grassley

Senator Joni Ernst

Representative Abby Finkenauer, district 1

Representative Steve King, district 4

Senator Waylon Brown, district 26

Senator Michael Breitbach, district 28

Representative Jane Bloomingdale, district 51

Representative Todd Prichard, district 52

Representative Michael Bergan, district 55

Representative Anne Osmundson, district 56

Governor Kim Reynolds

Tina Smith, U.S. Senator

Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator

Jim Hagedorn, U.S. Representative, district 1

Gene Pelowski, MN Representative, district 31A

Greg Davids, MN Representative, district 31B

Steve Drazkowski, MN Representative, district 21B

Jeremy Miller, MN Senator, district 31

Mike Goggin, MN Senator, district 21

Tim Walz, Governor

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    • About MiEnergy
    • Utility Scams
    • Your account
      • Capital credits
      • Complaint procedure notice- IA
      • Meter reading- Iowa
      • MyMeter
      • Rates
      • Forms
    • Energy assistance
      • Cold weather rule- MN
      • Customer rights & responsibilities- IA
      • LIHEAP- Iowa
      • Military personnel law- MN
      • RECare
  • Community
    • GreenTouch
    • Operation Round Up
    • Scholarships
    • Youth Tour
    • Economic Development
  • Electric Service
    • Cable locating
    • Easement confinement/release request form
    • Energy assessments
    • New electric service
    • Service Transfers
    • Outdoor lighting
    • State inspectors
    • Structure moving
    • Tree trimming
  • Programs and Products
    • Programs
      • Community Solar
      • Co-op Connections
      • Evergreen
      • Member-owned generation
      • Electric Vehicle Charging
      • Summer shift
    • Products
      • Security systems
      • Water heaters
  • Energy Efficiency
  • News & Education
    • News
      • News releases
      • MiNews
      • Annual reports
      • Bill inserts
      • Living with Energy in Iowa
    • Education
      • Renewable Energy
      • Grassroots/Legislative
      • Electric safety
      • Stray voltage guides
      • KidsZone