Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association

What Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association does

Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association (IECA) is a member-owned, not-for-profit rural electric utility cooperative founded in 1936 and headquartered in Licking, Missouri. The cooperative distributes electricity to over 24,000 active members across 10 counties in rural Missouri, operating 5,609 miles of power line infrastructure and maintaining 32,292 meters. IECA operates as a distribution-only cooperative (power is purchased wholesale and delivered to members), with service territory concentrated in agricultural and rural communities.

IECA's product and service portfolio centers on reliable electricity delivery, supplemented by member-facing tools and programs. Core offerings include SmartHub (an online and mobile account management platform), Generlink (a portable generator connection device for outage backup), surge protection, energy audits, and rebate programs for energy-efficient upgrades. Additional programs support renewable energy adoption, electric vehicle charging, business lighting retrofits, and community initiatives including scholarships, a Revolving Loan Fund for economic development, and utility bill assistance. The cooperative is part of the Touchstone Energy Cooperative national network, gaining access to shared branding, programs such as the Co-op Connections Card, and operational resources.

As a cooperative, IECA's business model is membership-based: members are owners, rates are set on a cost-of-service basis and approved by the elected Board of Directors, and surplus margins are returned to members as capital credits (e.g., $3.5 million distributed in December 2025). The cooperative maintains two physical offices (Licking headquarters and Mountain Grove) and employs between 101–250 staff. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the entity operates as a privately held not-for-profit with no external parent company or subsidiaries.

Name

Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association

Legal name

Intercounty Electric Cooperative

Website

https://ieca.coop

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association is a member-owned rural electric cooperative distributing electricity to over 24,000 members across 10 Missouri counties through 5,609 miles of line and 32,292 meters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Utility Services

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Cooperatives (Rural/Member-Owned Utilities) (EUADABAC)

Keywords

• Rural electric distribution
• Member-owned cooperative
• Electricity distribution services
• Energy efficiency programs
• Power line infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Licking

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association (IECA) is a member-owned rural electric utility cooperative that distributes electricity across 10 counties in rural Missouri, serving 24,000+ active members through 5,609 miles of power lines and 32,292 meters. Beyond core power distribution, the cooperative offers SmartHub account management, Generlink generator connection devices, surge protection, energy audits, rebate programs, renewable energy options, electric vehicle resources, and capital credit returns to members.

Product overview

Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association is a member-owned rural electric cooperative serving approximately 24,000 members across 10 counties in Missouri. The cooperative provides electricity distribution services along with various member programs and energy management solutions. The core offerings include SmartHub for account management, Generlink for generator connections, surge protection, renewable energy programs, electric vehicle support, energy audits, and rebate programs. Additional member benefits include capital credits, utility bill assistance, and a revolving loan fund for community economic development. The cooperative also provides safety education programs and maintains an outage management center for service reliability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SmartHub Online and mobile account management platform for members to view bills, make payments, report outages, and monitor electricity usage on iOS and Android devices.
• Generlink Portable generator connection device allowing members to safely connect a portable generator to their home electrical system during power outages.
• Surge Protection Protection service for member electrical equipment against power surges and voltage spikes.
• Energy Audits Assessments to help members identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption and lower their utility bills.
• Rebate Program Incentive program for members to upgrade to energy-efficient appliances and equipment.
• Business Lighting Program Energy efficiency program helping commercial members upgrade lighting systems to reduce operating costs.
• Co-op Connections Card Discount card program offering savings on prescriptions, health and wellness products, and other services for members.
• Renewable Energy Program Programs and options for members interested in renewable energy solutions.
• Electric Vehicle Resources Resources and programs supporting members with electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure.
• Outage Center Service resources and information for reporting and tracking power outages across the cooperative's service territory.
• Capital Credits Member ownership benefit program where cooperative margins are returned to members as capital credits; IECA returned $3.5 million in capital credits to members in December 2025.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Touchstone Energy CooperativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIECA is a member of Touchstone Energy Cooperative, a national network of electric cooperatives. This partnership provides access to resources, expertise, and programs available through the Touchstone Energy brand, enhancing service capabilities for IECA members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Central Electric Power Cooperative: A Missouri-based G&T cooperative providing wholesale power and transmission to distribution co-ops across the state; a broader incumbent in the same Missouri cooperative utility ecosystem as IECA.
• Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. The generation and transmission (G&T) cooperative that supplies wholesale power to many Missouri distribution co-ops including members of the Touchstone Energy network; comparable in cooperative structure but operates upstream in the value chain.
• Sho-Me Power Electric Cooperative: A Missouri-based G&T cooperative that supplies wholesale electricity and transmission services to distribution cooperatives in the region; overlaps in the broader Missouri cooperative electric ecosystem.

Regional players

• Semo Electric Cooperative: A member-owned rural electric cooperative serving southeast Missouri with a similar mix of distribution, member programs, and Touchstone Energy affiliation — comparable in scope but operating in a different region of the state.

Direct peers

• Cuivre River Electric Cooperative: A Touchstone Energy-affiliated rural electric cooperative serving members in northeast Missouri with comparable scale, cooperative governance, and electric distribution operations — a direct peer in business model and member services.
• Co-Mo Electric Cooperative: A member-owned rural electric cooperative headquartered in central Missouri with similar size, scope, and member programs; directly comparable in cooperative structure and rural distribution service.
• White River Valley Electric Cooperative: A fellow Touchstone Energy-affiliated rural electric cooperative serving members in southwest Missouri, with a similar cooperative ownership model, distribution-line business, and member services portfolio directly comparable to IECA.
• Boone Electric Cooperative: A Touchstone Energy-affiliated rural electric cooperative in central Missouri offering essentially the same distribution, member programs, and capital credits model as IECA to its member-owners.
• Ozark Electric Cooperative: A member-owned rural electric cooperative in Missouri with overlapping service territory proximity, providing essentially the same distribution electricity service and member programs to rural Missourians.

Others

• National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA): The national trade association serving America's electric cooperatives, providing industry advocacy, training, and management programs — including the Management Internship Program IECA's Director of Engineering completed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IntercountyElec
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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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