Inland Power & Light Co.

What Inland Power & Light Co. does

Inland Power & Light Co. is a nonprofit, consumer-owned electric cooperative founded in 1937 and headquartered in Spokane, Washington. It is the largest electric cooperative in Washington state, providing electricity distribution to approximately 40,000 members through 49,000+ meters across 13 counties in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. The cooperative serves residential, commercial, and agricultural customers through owned distribution infrastructure spanning thousands of miles of line and dedicated substations. Its core technology stack includes a Landis & Gyr AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) meter platform currently undergoing a 3-4 year upgrade, the SmartHub customer portal for account management and outage reporting, a new weather-alerting dashboard built with EnXchange, and a four-step Fire Safety Mode operational protocol designed for wildfire-risk management.

The cooperative operates on a cost-of-service basis, purchasing approximately 95% of its wholesale power from non-carbon emitting sources (83% carbon-free renewable hydropower) supplied primarily through the Bonneville Power Administration. It sells electricity to residential, commercial, and agricultural members via regulated monthly subscription rates and offers a comprehensive suite of energy efficiency programs including residential and commercial rebates, the BEST low-interest financing program, the income-qualifying CARE weatherization program, agricultural irrigation efficiency incentives, and Green Power Plus renewable options. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; any margins above operating costs are returned to members as capital credits annually.

Inland Power is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees representing seven geographic districts and is required to comply with Washington's Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA), which mandates carbon-neutral supply by 2030 and 100% clean electricity by 2045. The cooperative supports compliance with the Washington Clean Buildings Act for commercial members and operates the Grassroots Action Team advocacy program. In 2026, the company is executing a work plan that allocates 24% of budget to substation build/upgrade, over 30% to capacity-building, and 32% to annual maintenance, alongside product launches including the AMI upgrade, weather monitoring dashboard, Fire Safety Mode, a redesigned outage map, and a new Federal Spill Surcharge effective July 1, 2026.

Name

Inland Power & Light Co.

Legal name

Inland Power & Light Co.

Website

https://inlandpower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Inland Power & Light Co. is a nonprofit, consumer-owned electric cooperative founded in 1937, serving approximately 40,000 residential, commercial, and agricultural members across 13 counties in eastern Washington and northern Idaho as the largest electric cooperative in Washington state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Electric Distribution Services: As a nonprofit electric cooperative, Inland Power purchases nearly 95% of its power from non-carbon emitting sources (83% carbon-free, renewable hydropower) and distributes electricity to members. Revenue comes from electricity rates charged to residential, commercial, and agricultural members. Any margins above operating costs are allocated annually to members as capital credits and returned at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Inland Power & Light Co. is a nonprofit, consumer-owned electric cooperative that distributes electricity to residential, commercial, and agricultural members across 13 counties in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. The cooperative purchases approximately 95% of its power from non-carbon emitting sources, primarily hydroelectric power from the Bonneville Power Administration, and delivers it through owned distribution infrastructure. Members are billed monthly and any margins above operating costs are returned annually as capital credits.

Product overview

Inland Power & Light Co. is an electric cooperative providing a unified suite of products and services centered on electricity distribution, meter management, and energy efficiency. The core product is the SmartHub platform (online and mobile app) for account management, combined with AMI metering infrastructure. The company offers multiple add-on programs including residential and commercial rebates/incentives for energy efficiency upgrades (heat pumps, insulation, lighting), the BEST low-interest financing program, CARE income-qualifying weatherization assistance, agricultural irrigation efficiency programs, Green Power Plus renewable options, and outage management services. The Clean Energy Implementation Plan guides the transition to 100% clean electricity by 2045 per Washington state CETA requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SmartHub Online and mobile tool for members to view accounts, make payments, access billing history, set alerts and reminders, and manage preferences for residential, commercial, and agricultural electricity service.
• Commercial Electricity Service Electricity distribution service for businesses, retail establishments, and commercial operations, with commercial-specific rates, HVAC rebates, lighting incentives, custom project programs, and Washington Clean Buildings Act compliance support.
• Agricultural Electricity Service Electricity distribution service for farmers and irrigation system operators offering irrigation pump testing, high-efficiency pumps, variable frequency drives, LESA/LEPA/MDI irrigation systems, LED lighting for farms, and custom agricultural projects.
• CARE Program (Community Assistance for Residential Energy) Weatherization program providing heat pumps, windows, duct sealing, air sealing, essential repairs, and thermostats for income-qualifying residential members.
• BEST Program Low interest financing program (5%) for energy saving projects including lighting, HVAC, heat pumps, appliances, insulation, and solar/battery storage.
• Green Power Plus Program allowing members to support renewable energy sources beyond the cooperative's standard hydroelectric supply.
• Renewable Interconnection Service Service for connecting member-owned renewable energy systems such as solar panels to the Inland Power distribution grid.
• CA$H BACK (Capital Credits) Annual return of net margins to members as capital credits, allocated based on each member's usage of the cooperative's electricity service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members receive capital credits (margins above operating costs returned annually)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInland Power purchases nearly 95% of its power from non-carbon emitting sources through BPA, which markets and distributes hydroelectric power from the Federal Columbia River Power System. This is the primary power supply relationship for the cooperative.
• EnXchangecoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaborating with EnXchange to create a specialized weather-alerting dashboard that integrates directly with Inland Power's lines and infrastructure for fire-safety modes and improved outage management.
• Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering with DNR to educate members on creating defensible space around homes and removing dead trees to enhance community wildfire safety.
• Conservation DistrictsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering with conservation districts to educate members on wildfire preparedness and vegetation management around power lines.
• Local Fire DepartmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating with local fire departments to enhance community safety and wildfire preparedness education for members.
• Green Motors Practices Group (GMPG)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNon-profit organization that identifies and promotes excellent motor service centers for Green Motor Rewind program. Inland Power refers members to GMPG-certified shops for motor rewinding that maintains original efficiency.
• 509EnergycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved contractor for Inland Power's CARE (Community Assistance for Residential Energy) weatherization program. Provides end-to-end project management from energy audits to HVAC installations for low-income members. Locally owned and operated with 20 years of HVAC experience.
• Lumank Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved contractor for CARE program. Washington State-licensed HVAC and general contractor specializing in energy efficiency, electrification, and income-qualified programs. Certified Woman- and Minority-Owned Business (WMBE).
• NW HVAC AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHandles full vetting process for all HVAC contractors who want to be on Inland Power's approved contractor list. Ensures contractors meet specified qualifications for participation in rebate programs.
• EveryActionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatform partnership for Inland Power's Grassroots Action Team, enabling outreach to members interested in advocating on energy policy issues. Allows pre-written messages to be sent to lawmakers.
• Landis & GyrcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) meter platform being deployed by Inland Power to replace its 12-year-old system over 3-4 years for enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Avista Corporation: Investor-owned electric and natural gas utility serving eastern Washington and northern Idaho—the same core geography as Inland. Avista provides transmission services alongside BPA to Inland members, making it the closest direct comparable for retail electricity distribution, AMI deployment, and CETA-driven grid investment in the region.
• Kootenai Electric Cooperative: Member-owned electric cooperative serving Kootenai County and parts of northern Idaho—Inland's Idaho service area. Comparable as a Touchstone Energy cooperative with similar BPA power supply exposure, residential/agricultural member mix, and AMI modernization underway.
• Clearwater Power Company: Member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Lewiston, Idaho, serving north-central Idaho with comparable rural/agricultural customer mix. Similar dependence on BPA hydroelectric supply and Washington-adjacent operating environment makes it a close peer for benchmarking rural cooperative performance.
• Modern Electric Water Company: Member-owned electric and water cooperative serving the Spokane area in eastern Washington—the same regional market as Inland. Operates as a small rural cooperative with similar BPA power exposure and CETA-driven renewable obligations in Washington state.
• Big Bend Electric Cooperative: Touchstone Energy member-owned cooperative serving the Columbia Basin and Quincy areas of central Washington. Comparable on agricultural irrigation customer base, BPA wholesale supply, and rural distribution footprint across Washington's eastern counties.

Broad incumbents

• Snohomish County PUD: Washington's second-largest PUD and one of the largest publicly owned utilities in the Pacific Northwest. Operates generation, transmission, and distribution with significant BPA hydro exposure, providing a benchmark for cooperative-to-PUD scale-up, CETA compliance strategy, and AMI/smart grid investment in Washington.
• Chelan County PUD: Washington PUD with deep BPA-style hydroelectric generation assets and distribution serving Chelan County. Highly comparable clean-energy mix (predominantly hydro), similar CETA compliance obligations, and a member/customer-owned governance model parallel to Inland's cooperative structure.
• Grant County PUD: Large Washington PUD with significant hydro generation from Priest Rapids and Wanapum dams plus extensive distribution across a rural/eastern Washington service territory. Comparable on geography, hydro-heavy generation mix, and CETA-driven renewable obligations.

Regional players

• Okanogan County PUD: Public utility district serving Okanogan County in north-central Washington. Comparable as a publicly owned utility operating adjacent to Inland's service territory with similar hydro-dominant supply and rural distribution economics.
• Pacific County PUD: Small Washington PUD serving Pacific County on the state's southwestern coast. Provides a regional benchmark for a small publicly owned distribution utility navigating CETA compliance and AMI modernization with limited scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InlandPower
• Facebookfacebook.com/inlandpower
• Instagraminstagram.com/inlandpowerlight

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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