August 08, 2025

WPPI Energy members deliver the power of affordability

Member Utilities

Every local leader of the 51 utilities that make up WPPI’s membership knows the importance of keeping electric costs down for customers. It’s something that Chris Krogman, general manager of Maquoketa Municipal Electric Utility, focuses on each day.

“We live here too, and we all want our families, friends and neighbors to feel secure in knowing that responsible management of our electric distribution system keeps it affordable,” Krogman said. “Reliability and lower costs are equally important.”

For member-governed WPPI, active involvement by Finance and Audit Committee representatives like Krogman plays a key part in maintaining the financial strength that helps member utilities keep electric costs down for their communities. Working together, they are also something bigger.

The committee’s members apply their management expertise as well as their commitment to affordability as they oversee WPPI’s routine financial decisions. They also focus on the long term in their strategic recommendations to the full board of directors and its executive committee. Their choices translate into lower rates for each home and business in their communities.

“We strive to provide great service and be transparent with our community members about what produces the numbers on their monthly bill,” Krogman said. “We want to reliably provide low costs and keep Maquoketa a great place to live.”

Community-owned, not-for-profit MMEU and all 51 WPPI member utilities exist for the benefit of those they serve, and WPPI exists for the benefit of its members. By engaging actively in their joint action agency, local leaders like Krogman help empower all WPPI member communities to thrive.