What We Do
Have you ever thought about what goes into bringing power to our homes and businesses? Below are a few videos that give some insight into how electricity is generated and some of the jobs at IPL.
Inside Independence: Power & Light Department (a look at the job our lineman do everyday)
City Manager Job Shadowing – IPL (Highlights the Hazards our Lineman face)
World’s Largest Batteries (explains relationship between electrical demand and electrical generation)
Squirrels and the American Power Grid (Explains No. 1 cause of power outages in the US)
How Do Substations Work (A thorough explanation of the purpose of substations)
How Power Blackouts Work (highlights the importance of a good tree-trimming program)