Energy Trails Tour: 2026
How about an adventure this summer?
Butler County REC and Corn Belt Power Cooperative invite you to join us for one of two Energy Trail Tours being offered this summer. The dates available are July 8-10 or July 15-17.
This three-day adventure will allow you to experience, first-hand, how your power providers convert energy from water, wind, and coal into electricity.
- View coal being mined and see how those mines are then returned to productive farm and native grass lands.
- Enjoy interactive walking tours through a hydroelectric and coal-fired energy generation facility and other stops along the way.
- Meet other cooperative member-owners while travelling together across the Dakotas on-board a motor-coach bound for North Dakota's Energy Loop.
$100 per couple covers your lodging, meals, and entry fees. The remainder of your costs are covered by Butler County REC. Two lucky couples from Butler County REC will be selected at random from those who sign up.
We are asking for a $100 refundable deposit with your form. If you win the drawing and attend, you will be refunded your $100. If you do not win the drawing and therefore do not attend, the $100 will also be refunded. The deposit will only be retained by Butler County REC if your name is drawn and after the deadline date you choose not to attend.
Clip the coupon, fill it out, and return to Butler County REC (butler@butlerrec.coop or 521 N. Main St., PO Box 98, Allison, Iowa, 50602) with your $100 deposit by April 29, 2026.
If you have any questions, contact us at 888.267.2726. We would love to discuss this great opportunity with you!
NOTE: Please be advised this trip involves getting on and off of a bus and numerous walking tours (including steps).