An estimated 150 million wood poles form the backbone of the nation’s electric grid, supporting the delivery of electricity and telecommunications across America, says Osmose, a nationwide utilities services company. Wood remains the preferred material for poles because of its durability, strength, low cost, and availability. But like most things, wood can weather and weaken…. Continue reading.
By Rob Powell Energy providers and electric bills often reference kilowatts and the cost per kilowatt hour used. While those terms might be familiar, you might occasionally wonder just what is a kilowatt? The first and perhaps most obvious thing to know is that a kilowatt is a metric unit of power used to measure… Continue reading.
By Jo Ellen Myers Sharp Enhance your garden with scents from these aromatic plants I have a small urban yard, and I’m picky about the plants I put there. Because space is limited, I look for fragrant plants. Here are some of my favorites. ANNUALS Flowering tobacco I especially like Nicotiana alata and N. sylvestris,… Continue reading.
By Natalie Derrickson Give your favorite feline an outlet for scratching that’s pet parent-approved A cat’s inclination to scratch might be natural, but when it reduces your favorite pillow to shreds, you’re ready to do anything to put it to a stop. OFFER APPROPRIATE SCRATCHING SURFACES Without a designated scratching spot, cats will find something… Continue reading.
By Nicole Thomas Shelby County is home to several of Central Indiana’s firsts, like St. Vincent DePaul, one of the first Catholic churches built in the area in 1839. Indiana’s first railroad, built in the 1830s, passed through the county’s seat, Shelbyville, to connect Madison — the largest city along the Ohio River — to… Continue reading.
By Brian D. Smith It’s hard to envision Indiana’s history from old films and photographs. Did our ancestors really inhabit a colorless world, like Dorothy before she opened the door to the Technicolor land of Oz? Obviously not, but the old days are more relatable when we experience them firsthand instead of just reading about… Continue reading.
It is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation to you, our valued members, to join us for a day of celebration at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Member Appreciation Day is not just an event — it’s a testament to the incredible communities we’ve built together. As we return to the Fort Wayne… Continue reading.
We do our best to avoid them, but there’s no way around it — power outages occasionally happen. For most members, outages are rare and only last a few hours. But when major storms impacts our area, extended outages are unavoidable. So when the power goes out, how do our crews know where to start… Continue reading.
One way co-ops prepare for major outages and disasters is through mutual aid, which is a collaborative approach to emergency planning. The mutual aid model allows electric co-ops to help each other during times of need. This approach permits co-ops to “borrow” restoration workers from other co-ops, increasing the workforce response to areas affected by… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up was started in 2010 as a way to give back to PPEC’s communities. PPEC members have donated more than $670,435 back to the community since its inception. Groups in both Ohio and Indiana can apply for funding. The most recent donation recipients, totaling $10,050, included: Organizations can apply for Operation Round Up… Continue reading.
As temperatures rise in the summer, our desire to keep the house comfortable may come at a higher cost on electricity bills. Looking for ways to improve energy efficiency at home can help you and PPEC reduce demand, saving energy, and money. During the summer, peak load demands occur at the times of day when… Continue reading.
The Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Board of Directors consists of nine co-op members, who each represent one district within the territory served by PPEC. Though they don’t manage day-to-day operations, these democratically elected directors help set the “big picture” direction of the co-op and are responsible for establishing and reviewing corporate policies — like rates… Continue reading.
