IMU serves the electric requirements of the citizens and businesses of Indianola located within its established territorial boundaries. IMU currently maintains approximately 6,300 electric meters.
Wholesale electricity is purchased from Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN) which is under a 30-year contract. Three 69kv transmission lines tie into IMU’s substations which distribute power out at 13.2kv. Available secondary voltages include 120/240 volts single phase and 120/208 or 277/480 volt three phase. IMU also has 40MW of local generation that can be used in emergency situations or to assist with excessive loading on the electric system.