May 2026 Podcast- Rising Costs

Nobles Cooperative Electric CFO Dave Dorpinghaus discusses rising equipment and operating costs, margins, and the long-term planning required to continue delivering reliable power to members. Hi everyone, this is Dave Dorpinghaus, Chief Financial Officer at Nobles Cooperative Electric. Today I want to take a few minutes to talk about something we’re all feeling right now—rising costs—and what that means to you. You’ve probably noticed costs in your own life. Whether it’s groceries, fuel, home improvements, or equipment on the farm… things simply cost more than they used to. And the same is true for us here at the co-op. For […]