By Andrew Wray While many homeowners gasp at the price tag of a new HVAC system, advanced planning can prevent money from floating out of their wallets. If your HVAC system is over 10 years old and struggles to keep you comfortable this summer, it may be time to plan for a replacement. Planning proactively… Continue reading.
Wayne County is home to Hoosier Hill, Indiana’s highest natural elevation. At 1,257 feet above sea level, its summit is nestled in a wooded area surrounded by farmland. After repeated thefts of wooden signs marking “Indiana’s Highest Point,” Wayne County’s government replaced them with a more permanent solution, an engraved boulder. A treasure hunter’s dream… Continue reading.
By Jodi Borger Across Indiana, energy advisors play a crucial role in empowering electric cooperative members to make informed decisions about their use of electricity. Their responsibilities go beyond simply answering member questions about energy consumption and providing guidance on energy-efficient upgrades, as unique situations constantly arise and no two days are ever the same…. Continue reading.
The 2025 Steuben County REMC Annual Meeting will be broadcast on June 14 on YouTube, Facebook, or remcsteuben.com. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the first notice of election results. Timeline May 12 (Monday): Voting openedJune 9 (Monday): Last chance to mail in paper ballotsJune 12 (Thursday): Voting closesJune 14 (Saturday): Election results announced on YouTube… Continue reading.
For the last few years, I have spent a great deal of time during my annual reports talking about our broadband internet deployment, and rightfully so. This project might be the most significant infrastructure investment in rural northeast Indiana since your electric cooperative began building our current electric system in the late 1930s. The $32 million… Continue reading.
At Steuben County REMC, the process of electing your board of directors is a priority. For this reason, we provide three convenient ways to cast your vote in the election. You can vote by mail or online prior to the meeting. Beginning May 12, ballots similar to the one featured below will be mailed to… Continue reading.
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Exercise one of the greatest benefits of being a member of an electric co-op by voting for the upcoming year’s board of directors. Districts 3, 6, and 7 are up for election. District 3: Fremont and Clear Lake Townships | Keith Keller Why are you running for office? I want to help the community grow… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up, a charitable giving program initiated by Steuben County REMC, empowers our members to positively impact our local community. Through this program, members can automatically round up their monthly electric bills to the nearest dollar. These small contributions are then pooled into a fund supporting various charitable causes in our area. How it… Continue reading.
At Southern Indiana Power, we strive to maintain a reliable power supply by keeping power lines clear along the roadways and in the right-of-way. A right-of-way (ROW) is the land we use to construct, maintain, replace, or repair overhead and underground power lines. Rights-of-way enable the co-op to provide clearance from trees and other obstructions… Continue reading.
Southern Indiana Power members donated $24,700 to local charities, community projects, students, and fire departments through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program this spring. About 65% of members round up their electric bills and donate the spare change to this fund, making a huge impact in our Southern Indiana communities. A board of trustees, composed of… Continue reading.
For nearly 80 years, the Koch family has been spreading holiday cheer from the heart of southern Indiana. In 1946, Louis J. Koch opened Santa Claus Land — a modest roadside attraction featuring a toy shop, soda fountain, and train ride. It quickly became something special. Each generation added to the magic. The second helped… Continue reading.
