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Climbing to new heights
Acrophobia — the fear of heights — is one of the most common phobias people suffer. But Steve McMichael and Dr. John Saxton are far from common — both embrace a “sky’s the limit” mentality*, both serve as directors on Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative’s (PPEC) local board, and both represent PPEC as chairmen of their… Continue reading.
Welcome to the team
CODY VANDEMARK Apprentice lineman Vandemark joins us from Lima, Ohio, where he lives with his family. He has a younger brother, a younger sister, and an older sister. “My parents love to take us out on the boat in the summer,” he says. “We have a new family dog named Loki, a Bernedoodle.” WHY DID… Continue reading.
Meet your Board of Trustees
Because no other members submitted petitions to run for the board, no formal election is needed. This saves the co-op mail costs. The three incumbent trustees will be re-elected by affirmation. Members in Districts 3, 7, and 8 will not receive a ballot to vote in the election. DISTRICT 3: UNCONTESTED Paulding County (Ohio) townships… Continue reading.
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$4 million in reliability investments slated for 2024
This year, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) is planning $4 million in investments focused on system improvements that will directly increase the co-op’s service reliability and maintain existing facilities. This year begins a new four-year construction work plan addressing system growth, proactive maintenance efforts, and SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) improvements to reduce outage… Continue reading.
2024 director election timeline
APRIL 3 DIRECTOR PACKETS DUE Interested candidates must submit their packet, with signatures, no later than April 3 by the end of business day. APRIL 5 CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS Candidates running for the 2024 election will have the opportunity to sit with staff one-on-one to discuss expectations like time commitment, travel, and compensation while learning more… Continue reading.
Meet the directors on May 22
May 22, 2024 | 4-7 p.m. Henry County REMC Warehouse Meet the 2024 Board of Director candidates, get online voting help, and learn more about what your cooperative has to offer.
3 billing cycle updates to simplify your billing due date
BILLING CYCLE 1 DUE DATE: 5th of every month. EFT DATE: 3rd of every month.* This ensures that you have a set date every month that you can expect to allocate funds. CHANGE IS GOOD! You asked, and we listened! A recent survey concluded that members just like you would rather have a bill due… Continue reading.
Modem, router, booster: Understanding your internet equipment
When it comes to the internet, you have most likely heard the terms modem, router, and booster. But do you know what each does and how they are different? WHAT IS A MODEM? A modem is a device that connects the internet from your internet service provider (ISP) to your home network. The modem translates… Continue reading.
Four director seats up for election in 2024
Members of Heartland REMC will vote on four board seats at this year’s Annual Meeting on June 22. Potential candidates have until April 10 to file for nomination. To file as a candidate, you must secure the signatures of at least 20 Heartland REMC members. The person signing the petition must be the member of… Continue reading.
Answering common questions about electric vehicles
You have likely heard or read that most automakers are transitioning many or all their new vehicles to electric-only models over the next 10 years. Regardless of the type of car you drive today, the electrification of the transportation sector is underway. We regularly receive inquiries about electric vehicles from Heartland REMC members, so I… Continue reading.