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CLEAN ENERGY TRANSFORMATION ACT (CETA) In May 2019, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law a landmark piece of legislation that will transform the electrical supply across Washington over the next 25 years. The Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) commits the state to transition to 100 percent clean electricity by 2045. Electricity production is the third-largest source of carbon emissions in the state. The bill aims to curb that by eliminating coal power, including the importation of electricity produced by coal-fired power plants in neighboring states, by 2025. Washington utilities, including Inland Power & Light, are required by law to transition to a carbon-neutral electricity supply by 2030, before eliminating fossil fuel electricity production completely by 2045. Compliance with the new law presents unique challenges and opportunities to Inland Power and more than 60 other utilities from around the state. While Inland Power purchases nearly 95 percent of its power from non-carbon emitting sources—83 percent of which is carbon free, renewable hydropower—about 5 percent of the energy is produced on the open market and is not guaranteed to be carbon-free. Inland Power's leadership team and leaders from other publicly and privately-owned utilities are working with state officials to define parameters and optional pathways to reaching those goals while still providing customers with reliable and affordable electricity. ABOUT CETA CETA was just one bill in a suite of clean energy legislation signed into law during the last legislative session. The ambitious package aims at meeting carbon reductions proposed in the Paris climate accord, which the federal government announced its intention to leave in 2017. To meet the 2030 standards mentioned above, utilities will have to replace coal-based resources with non-emitting and renewable sources, be they wind, hydropower or other sources, in addition to becoming more efficient. The law includes provisions that strive to protect low-income customers and benefit all state residents—including those that would be affected most through climate change and environmental pollution. Utilities will be required to provide energy assistance to low-income customers and to tailor programs to vulnerable populations and households with high energy burdens. The legislation requires utilities to use a framework that enables the facilitation of public participation and oversight while working to meet reduction goals. Utilities will be required to account for the costs of carbon pollution when considering energy sources. They must develop short- and long-term plans clean energy plans that demonstrate how they’ll meet carbon standards for the lowest reasonable cost. FAST FACTS Clean Energy Plans: Utilities must develop clean energy plans on a frequent basis. The first milestone for all electric utilities comes in 2022 when they must prepare and publish a clean energy implementation plan with targets for energy efficiency and renewable energy. Regulatory Flexibility: The Utilities and Transportation Commission, one of the state agencies tasked with overseeing the implementation of CETA, may use performance-based rate making and other tools to work with utilities as they try to meet lower emission standards. Renewable Resources: As it has been since the New Deal Era, hydropower will continue to play a central role in the Pacific Northwest energy supply in the CETA era. Still, utilities are expected to look to other technological innovations and investments that will reduce emissions in other areas. Alternative Solutions: In an effort to reach their lower emission goals, utilities may turn to other sectors to reduce pollution. That may include, but is not limited to, expanding and incentivizing the local electric vehicle charging grid to facilitate the transition away from gasoline engines. Emerging Technology: State lawmakers are aware that renewable energy technologies are still in their infancy and many are not yet ready to be scaled to real world applications. The law provides a cost cap so that utilities won’t be penalized if they can’t meet reduction deadlines because renewable products aren’t available or affordable. INLAND POWER ENERGY PLANS DRAFT 2026 Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP) To view Inland Power's Clean Energy Implementation Plan, click here . *Due to large amounts of data, some pages may be difficult to read. Zoom in on the document to view the text more clearly. For public comments regarding Inland Power's CEIP, please email ceta@inlandpower.com . 2024 Resource Plan To view Inland Power's Resource Plan, click here . 2025 CETA Public Meeting Schedule

MY AMI METER AMI meters are part of an integrated system designed to make us smarter together. Powered by secure, two-way communications between your new meter and Inland Power, you'll be able to better monitor and manage your energy usage – and we'll be able to improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of energy delivery for all of our customers. Your AMI meter allows you to have more timely information at your fingertips. That means you can better manage your energy dollars. BENEFITS OF AMI METERS You'll get information at your fingertips. Online access to charts and graphs will give you more insight into the energy you use. You'll have more control over your energy dollar. It's more personalized information, which means you'll have the ability to better manage your monthly bill. We'll be even more responsive. Since AMI meters communicate directly with Inland Power, we'll be able to detect - and restore - power outages even more quickly. You'll receive more personalized service. Our representatives will have more information available to provide solutions unique to your specific needs. Inland Power partnered with Tantalus to bring this service to you. Tantalus is a communications system that involves two parts. The first part allows Inland Power to have communications from the Spokane office to the tower/collector through and RF signal path. The second part provides a communication link from the electric meter to the tower/collector. These two parts work together to provide a signal path which sends meter readings to Inland Power headquarters within seconds. Included below is a comparison of everyday items that carry an RF signal compared to the Tantalus digital meter system Inland Power implemented. Your AMI meter allows you to have more timely information at your fingertips. That means you can better manage your energy dollars. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why does Inland Power use a digital metering system? As a member-owned cooperative, we are always looking for ways to improve service to the membership. The data from the meters provides numerous benefits helping us to serve our members and deliver better service, control rising operating expenses, improving system reliability through improved outage management and preventive maintenance and providing our members with information they can use to make informed decisions about energy use. How long does it take to get a meter reading? The entire process takes a fraction of a second, with the average total send time being one second every 20 hours. Are digital meters a cause for health concerns? Advanced digital meters and communication networks are certified to federal standards for safe and secure operation. Digital meters are electrical devices with communication capabilities, and as such they emit energy. These emissions are well below the limits set for safe operations and in fact are well below the emissions for many common household devices such as microwave ovens, cordless phones and internet routers. What information does the meter record? The meter records kWh usage. In addition, the meter will record the overall peak demand of the electric account and the number of times the meter has experienced a loss of power for any reason. The meter will record the date, time and length of any power outages. The meter cannot see past the meter point into your home or specific appliances. Is my personal information secure? Our meter readings and specific meter data are transmitted over a secure gateway to our Inland Power office. Inland Power abides by stringent policies protecting the privacy and security of your electric usage data. What does AMI mean? Some people are familiar with AMR or automatic meter reading, which allows electric systems to read meters from a remote location. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) goes beyond meter reading because it allows two-way communication between the meter and the cooperative office. Who owns the electric meter? Electric meters are owned, installed and maintained by Inland Power. The meter base and service entrance cables are the member’s responsibility. A qualified electrician should make repairs to the meter base and service entrance cables to ensure the system provides safe, reliable service when needed. Inland requires access the metering point for maintenance and safety.

INSULATION IMPROVE THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME & REDUCE ENERGY COSTS WITH PROPER INSULATION Did you know insulation plays an important role in how your home uses energy? It's also one of the main players in heating and cooling costs. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates homeowners can save an average of 15% on heating and cooling costs by air sealing their homes and adding insulation to attics, floors above crawl spaces and accessible basement rim joists (Energy Star ). Most people associate insulation with fuzzy rolls of pink stuff and a recognizable cartoon character, but what is it? Insulation is a classification of materials that are used to reduce heat transfer from the inside and outside of a building. Most commonly, insulation is used in attics, ceilings, walls, floors and crawl spaces to help maintain more constant, comfortable temperatures in your home. For qualified upgrades, Inland Power will pay a rebate of $0.75 per square foot of new insulation. See below for the application and program requirements. CLICK HERE TO BEGIN YOUR SAVINGS! Insulation Application Please make sure you review all requirements for rebates for making your purchase and install. TYPES OF INSULATION Batts (or rolls) are the most common and available form of insulation, and are often referred to as blanket insulation. Benefits: Flexible fiberglass batts are manufactured in the right size to fit between wall joists, studs and under floors, and can be easily cut by hand and installed. Foam board and rigid foam insulation sheets are available in various lengths, widths and densities, and can be used almost anywhere in your home. Benefits: Can perform up to two times greater than other insulation types with the same thickness and can be purchased at your local home improvement store. Loose fill or blow-in is made of small particles of different materials that can be blown into areas. Benefits: Can be blown into areas that may be hard to reach or where it is difficult to apply other types of insulation. Commonly used materials for loose-fill or blow-in are: Cellulose: recycled newsprint. Fiberglass: comprises 40%-60% recycled glass Mineral wool: 75% post-industrial recycled content Spray foam insulation is a liquid mixture that can be sprayed, injected or poured into place to insulate and reduce air leakage. Benefits: Conforms to the space where it is applied and is very effective at sealing small cavities and cracks. Some types can have a higher R-value than traditional batt and roll insulation. WHAT IS R-VALUE? Insulation resistance value, commonly known as R-value, is the capacity or measure of the insulation materials to resist heat transfer from one side of an object to another. The higher the R-value of the materials, the more effective it is at insulating the area. R-value can be dependent on the type of material or the thickness used. AIR SEALING Along with insulation, air sealing is another important and cost-effective way to increase comfort throughout your home. Air leakage and improperly installed insulation can waste 20% or more of the energy used to heat or cool a home (Energy Star ). Properly sealing the gaps and cracks in your home will: Reduce indoor pollutants and control moisture. Mitigate air leakage through gaps and cracks found in your home. Help your heating and cooling equipment work more efficiently. CAULK Caulk can be used to fill cracks, gaps, or joints that are less than a quarter inch wide and allow air to escape from your home. These compounds come in various materials, including silicone, latex and polyurethane foam, and are made for specific areas and purposes. To seal gaps around working windows and doors, use weather stripping, which is typically made of vinyl, rubber or poly foam. Weather stripping can be attached to existing windows and doors to reduce drafts, increase comfort and reduce noise. Listed below are suggested Insulation contractors who have achieved Gold Star status with Inland. This means they have completed 2+ home installations in a given year for Inland Power & Light consumers. Inland Power cannot recommend any one company and recommends doing your due diligence; make sure to get more than one estimate, inform contractor of intent to claim Inland's rebate prior to installation, and ask about warranty details. Pacific Insulation (509) 879-0495 PNW Insulation Specialists (509) 481-7468 Specialty Insulation (509) 535-1515 Click here for a full list of contractors. IMPORTANT DOCUMENTATION MUST-HAVE! When taking before and after photos, insert a measuring tape or ruler into the insulation. This documentation is required from contractor's and self-installs to qualify for the rebate. RELATED LINKS FEDERAL TAX CREDIT INFORMATION Find out if your upgrade qualifies for a federal tax credit LEARN MORE REBATES & INFORMATION Insulation Rebate Application Residential Weatherization Best Practices

LINE MODIFICATION LINE MODIFICATION Choose this application for upgrades to your home or business. This also includes converting your service from overhead to underground, relocating or increasing your service size. New Member Application Current Member Application New Commercial Member

OPERATIONS ADMIN DISPATCHER Empower your future. Inland Power is looking for the best and brightest talent. Join a dynamic and fast-paced team committed to safe, reliable service at great rates. SALARY RANGE: WEEKEND DAY SHIFT - $38.38-$47.98/HOUR, NIGHT SHIFT - $40.99-$51.24/HOUR LOCATION: FOUR LAKES OFFICE - 10110 W HALLETT RD., SPOKANE, WA 99224 HOURS: 4 - 10s - 7:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. REPORTS TO: OPERATIONS ADMIN DISPATCH SUPERVISOR FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT UNION STATUS: NON-UNION DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE: CURRENTLY INTERVIEWING CANDIDATES - NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Schedule / Work Hours Training Schedule: This position is fully remote; however, employees must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Inland Power’s headquarters to attend in-person training and occasional on-site meetings. Team members who prefer to work in the office are welcome to do so. New employees will complete a training period working Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM for approximately three months before transitioning to their permanent shift (below). Regular Shift Options (post-training): Monday–Thursday Night Shift (4x10): 6:30 PM – 5:00 AM Friday–Sunday Night Shift (3x12): 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM Friday–Sunday Day Shift (3x12): 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM When applying, please specify which shift(s) you are interested in (e.g., “Monday–Thursday Night Shift” or “Weekend Day Shift”). PURPOSE OF POSITION This position provides administrative support to the Operations Department to help ensure smooth day-to-day operations and reliable service to our members. The role includes assisting with outage communication, work order processing, and coordination with other departments such as Vegetation Management & Inspections, Fleet, Warehouse, Line Crews, ASRs, and Substation. The Operations Assistant helps keep information organized, tracks data, and supports the flow of communication during outages and other operational activities. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well with others across the organization and with outside partners. Key responsibilities include supporting outage response efforts, communicating with members, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with workflow and data tracking to keep operations running efficiently and safely. CORE COMPETENCIES Quality Work and Attention to Detail: Deliver high-quality work, ensuring accuracy, and attention to detail. Proactively seek feedback, correct errors, and implement process improvements. Productivity and Time Management: Prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines. Utilize technology and resources to optimize productivity and efficiency. Technical Expertise and Job Knowledge: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of technical skills, industry trends, and job-specific knowledge. Stay current with changes in technology, policies, and procedures. Effective Communication and Collaboration: Communicate clearly, concisely, and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders. Foster open dialogue, active listening, and constructive feedback to build strong relationships. Teamwork and Adaptability: Demonstrate a positive, adaptable, and flexible approach to working with diverse teams and stakeholders. Share knowledge, expertise, and resources to support colleagues and achieve shared goals. Accountability and Reliability: Maintain excellent attendance, punctuality, and work habits. Demonstrate a strong commitment to responsibility, accountability, and reliability. Integrity and Ethics: Uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism in all interactions, decisions, and actions. Professionalism and Member Focus: Address internal and external members with courtesy and respect. Prioritize member needs, concerns, and satisfaction, and demonstrate a deep understanding of the cooperative's mission, values, and goals. Support of Cooperative Goals and Objectives: Support and contribute to the achievement of cooperative goals, objectives, and initiatives. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Utilize sound logic, methodology, and critical thinking to analyze problems, identify solutions, and implement effective corrective actions. Situation Awareness and Emergency Response: Demonstrate situational awareness, quickly responding to emergency situations, and providing timely and effective support to ensure member safety and satisfaction. Dispatch and Coordination: Effectively dispatch and coordinate resources, including crews, equipment, and materials, to ensure efficient and effective response to outages and other system events. Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform decision-making, identify trends, and optimize system performance. Prepare and distribute reports, as required. Compliance and Regulatory Awareness: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and cooperative policies and procedures. Continuous Learning and Professional Development: Pursue ongoing learning and professional development opportunities to enhance technical skills, job knowledge, and industry awareness. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Outage Communication: Provide timely and accurate communication to members during outages using various channels of communication. Besides updating members on restoration times, also ensure that member inquiries or complaints are addressed, either by providing direct assistance or by escalating to the appropriate department. Outage Management: Monitor and manage outage reports, ensuring timely and effective response to minimize customer impact. Responsible for adding estimated time or restorals while adding updated comments on outage map to keep our members updated. Crew Dispatch: Dispatch crews to outage locations, considering factors like crew availability, location, and priority. Provide ongoing support and assistance to field crews by facilitating access to necessary tools, resources, or logistical help. Real-time Communication: Communicate with crews, customers, and other stakeholders in real-time to provide updates, instructions, and status reports. Work Order Management: Create, process, and track work orders, including service orders and daily workflow tasks. System Monitoring: Continuously monitor the electrical grid, SCADA systems, and other tools to identify potential issues and respond to outages. Troubleshooting: Analyze data and work with crews to troubleshoot and resolve complex outage issues. Data Analytics: Incorporate data analytics and inspections to drive work orders, service orders, and code activities to the correct budget. Support Various Departments: Assist the Operations Admin Supervisor, Fleet Foreman, ROW Maintenance Coordinator, and other departments as needed. Back-up Response to Emergency 911 Calls: Provide back-up response to Emergency 911 calls, ensuring timely and effective support during emergency situations. Cross-Training: Cross-train in other key functions of the department, such as dispatching, scheduling, and administrative duties. On-Call Responsibilities: Participate in on-call rotations, including nights, weekends, and holidays, for after-hours dispatching. Time sheet Oversight and approval: Responsible for reviewing and verifying timesheets for accuracy, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Additionally, oversee the review of all hours to assign crews and ASRs, ensuring efficient and effective resource allocation Storm Response: Be available for storm response after normal working hours as required. Post-Outage Evaluation: Participate in post-outage reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of the dispatch and response process, identifying any areas for improvement in response time or coordination. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, such as ordering and tracking locates from 811. Fleet Management Support: Assist with fleet management tasks, such as registrations, mileage reports, and permits. Warehouse Support: Support warehouse operations by assisting with as-builts, SEC information, and updating workflows. Substation Maintenance Support: Assist with substation maintenance tasks, including workflow development and data collection. ROW Maintenance Support: Support ROW maintenance activities, including inspections, tracking maintenance items, and managing joint-use agreements. Member Services Support: Assist Member Services with various tasks. Other Duties as Assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent required. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: General understanding of electric plant construction and materials. Knowledge of basic operation and maintenance principles for power systems. Basic knowledge of work management/workflow principles. Competency in Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint & Outlook) and the ability to learn other software applications. Must have considerable skill in effectively dealing with a variety of people under difficult circumstances. Must have excellent phone etiquette and should be able to effectively handle and transmit information over the phone, fax or email. Excellent oral and written skills required. Organizational skills; including attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to multi-task in a team environment. Ability to learn staking sheets, invoices, work orders, service orders, mapping, tagging and other departmental processes. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Electrical utility experience; preferred in operations or member services position. Associate or B.A./B.S. degree. Knowledge of rural electrification and cooperative programs. Must be flexible, organized, creative and a self-starter, with the ability to assess and solve problems. Knowledge of CIS platforms like NISC. Knowledge of real estate or land services. MENTAL DEMANDS: Ability to analyze and resolve situations and problems. Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines with a minimum amount of direction. Ability to use techniques of effective time management. Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects. Ability to process paperwork effectively. Ability to use a computer terminal to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data. Ability to work under pressure. The Operations Admin Dispatcher shall have full authority to carry out these duties and responsibilities in conformity with established policies and procedures and shall utilize time in such a way as to fulfill the objectives of this position and the cooperative. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Typically, normal office environment with low to moderate levels of noise exposure and a temperature-controlled work area with occasional work outside for various events. Use of office machines, including computer, keyboard, mouse and related peripheral devices. Minimal travel may be required. BENEFITS (NON-UNION) Medical, vision, dental, 401(k) HSA, retirement plan, PTO, paid holidays and disability insurance programs. APPLICATION PROCESS If your credentials and interest match this job, please send your completed application , cover letter and resume to: hr@inlandpower.com or mail them to, Inland Power & Light Company, 10110 W. Hallett Rd., Spokane WA 99224-7435, Attn: Human Resources. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT Inland Power & Light is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law. EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (www.inlandpower.com/careers) page in English and Spanish. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Inland Power will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible. Please contact the HR department at Inland Power if you would like assistance. DISCLAIMER The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. Inland Power & Light will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role. PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c) APPLICATION Job Application

SAVE ENERGY Energy conservation is good for all of us. No matter where you live — a house, apartment, manufactured home — there are many steps you can take to cut down your energy consumption. At Inland Power, we are excited to offer rebates and incentives to members who choose to replace amenities around the house with energy efficient solutions. Check out are current rebates by clicking below. Click here to chat with our energy services team. Rebates Clean Energy Transformation Act Lighting Tips Conservation Potential Assessment

TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY WITH LED LIGHTING HOW TO LOWER ENERGY COSTS WITH LED LIGHTING Compared to incandescent bulbs, LEDs not only perform better, they also last longer—and they use less energy, too. Check out some energy-saving tips below! BENEFITS OF LED LIGHTING Less electricity. LEDs use up to 80 percent less electricity to produce the same amount of light as their traditional incandescent counterparts. Safety. LED lights are cool to the touch, which helps reduce fire risk. Older incandescent bulbs waste about 90 percent of their electricity to heat and convert only 10 percent to visible light. The excess heat can lead to an increased fire risk. Longevity. LEDs can last up to 10 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs. Since they don't contain delicate filaments of glass, they can withstand light impact without breaking. Variety. There are colors, shapes, and sizes available for indoor and outdoor use. Some are even dimmable. Weatherproof. LED lights function just as well outdoors as they do indoors. They are constructed in such a way that they are impervious to moisture, heat, and cold. ENERGY-SAVING LIGHTING TIPS Lighting in your home can account for up to 20 percent of your monthly electricity bill. The good news? Lighting is something you can control easily and affordably. Turn out the lights when you leave a room. Illuminate just your task, and turn out lights elsewhere in the house. Use three-way fluorescent bulbs to provide variation of brightness for different tasks. Use timers when on vacation. Use lighter colored lamp shades to enhance light output. Choose solar-powered or daylight sensor security lighting.

WORK ORDER TRACKING TOOL Easy to use tracking Our work order tracking tool allows you to check the status of your new service order. Simply enter your work order number and the last name of the primary account holder and you can find out the status of your project. (Please note this tool tracker is for residential accounts only.) Search Information will appear here

INLAND IN THE COMMUNITY Inland Power is more than an electric provider. Serving our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are rooted in service – and that goes beyond providing safe, reliable power at some of the most affordable rates in the nation. From our community foundation and employee-funded giving programs, to our community action work, Inland Power is proud to be a bright light to everyone in our service territory. Inland Power Community Foundation Youth Livestock Support Scholarship Program Youth Tour Program

THIS IS INLAND POWER Inland Power & Light is a nonprofit, consumer-owned electric cooperative. Founded in 1937, Inland Power is Washington's largest electric cooperative and currently serves more than 34,000 members across 13 counties in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Inland Power is organized into seven districts. Each district is represented by an Inland Power member elected by the members to serve on Inland Power's Board of Trustees for a term of three years. Since we are a nonprofit cooperative owned by our members, any margins above operating costs belong to our members. Those net margins are annually allocated to the members as capital credits and returned to the members at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. ANNUAL MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES INLAND IN THE COMMUNITY INLAND W-9 INLAND POWER BYLAWS CAREERS Our mission is our members CLICK THE VIDEO BELOW COVERAGE AREA Inland Power and Light provides electric service to 13 counties in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Call (509) 747-7151 today and find out if your home or business is in our service area. Other utilities provide service within portions of the service map. CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW LARGER WHAT IS AN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE? IPL FAST FACTS Click the image to view. INLAND POWER THROUGH THE YEARS 1938 April 27 - The day the lights came on. 160 farms northeast of Spokane were the first to receive power. 1941 Inland has 3,040 meters and 1,549 miles of line. 1946 Inland Power purchases the electrical system in Airway Heights. 1951 New building on 2nd Ave. Name was Inland Empire Rural Electrification. 1937 Inland Power was organized and founded in St. John, WA. Founders were Hopkins, Thams & Burgess. 1938 Southern Spokane County and northern Whitman County were added to the service territory. 1942 Grand Coulee began serving Inland Power. BPA becomes sole electric provider. 1949 The membership sets up the capital credit system allocating net margins back to the membership. 1955 Pend Oreille Electric Co-op consolidates with Inland Power and we add portions of Pend Oreille, Stevens and northern Spokane Counties, as well as Bonner & Kootenai Counties in Idaho. 1970 Energy crisis occurs. 1975 1976 U.S. bi-centennial, Inland has 12,000 members and 86 employees. Inland had margins of $432,656 and it marked the first year members received capital credits. 1980 Mt. St. Helens blows and wreaks havoc on electrical system. When investor-owned utilities bypassed the nation’s rural areas because of sparse population, citizens eventually took matters into their own hands. Inland Power was organized in 1937 by some of these spirited forerunners who were dedicated to getting farm folks “to see the light.” On April 27, 1938, 160 farms northeast of Spokane were the first Inland members to receive power from the cooperative. Shortly thereafter, a second section was energized in southern Spokane County and northern Whitman County, followed by a third section in other parts of Whitman County. In 1939 Garfield County was added to the area served along with the Pullman area. By the end of 1941, 3,040 meters served over 1,549 miles of line. Shortages of materials and labor during World War II brought a slowdown of Inland Power’s rapid expansion. This slowdown allowed the board and management to consider ways to improve the existing system. In 1946, Inland Power purchased the electric system serving Airway Heights. At the 1949 annual meeting in Rosalia, the membership adopted a by-law, which set up a capital credit system allocating net margins back to the membership. In 1951, Inland Power purchased property in the 300 block of East Second Avenue in Spokane and built a new office, meter shop, warehouse and garage. In 1955, Pend Oreille Electric Cooperative consolidated with Inland Power, adding service territory in Pend Oreille, Stevens and northern Spokane Counties as well as Bonner and Kootenai Counties in Idaho. By 1965 Inland Power served more than 9,000 members with over 4,000 miles of line. During the 1970s, Inland Power experienced record levels of growth. In 1974, the cooperative had margins of $432,656 and as a result, 1975 was the first year Inland paid capital credits to its members. By 1985 Inland Power more than doubled its membership in 20 years to 21,700 members with over 5,336 miles of line. In the early 1990s, Lincoln Electric Cooperative merged with Inland Power. Today, Inland Power is the largest electric cooperative in the state and continues to grow with approximately 40,000 members. 1995 Lincoln Electric merges with Inland power bringing membership to 21,700 and 5,336 miles of line. 1996 Ice storm made the history books. 2010 New building constructed. Field crews and office together again after 60 years. 2013 Inland Power has 39,989 members and 7,582 miles of line. We celebrate 75 years and our mission is the same today as it was in 1937. "Electricity at Cost" 2016 The members of Inland Power vote to approve new bylaws that allow for members to vote by ballot, electronic or in person for our board of trustees annually. 2011 New long-term BPA power contract goes into effect. 2015 The November windstorm was the worst natural disaster in Inland’s 79-year history. Near hurricane-force winds knocked power out to 33,000 members, or 83% of our membership. With the help of others the bulk of our membership was restored within three days. 2021 Inland Power members vote to approve bylaw amendments that reduces the number of board of trustees from nine to seven.