What a way to start the year! Our team and board of directors just completed a comprehensive strategic planning process, and we are aligned and ready to roll in 2022. We know you depend on the excellent service provided by Decatur County REMC. We are excited to also bring you new, innovative approaches to… Continue reading.
Thanks to the generous members of Decatur County REMC who round up their monthly bills to the nearest dollar, the cooperative awarded 17 unique non-profit organizations nearly $30,000 in 2021. The dollars awarded help fund projects and programs that serve and support the members and communities throughout Decatur County REMC’s service territory. Below is… Continue reading.
Small space heaters are meant to do exactly as their name says: heat a small space. But unfortunately, many people use portable space heaters to heat their entire home, which can really take a toll on your energy bills. The truth is, whether you should use space heaters really depends on your home’s efficiency and… Continue reading.
The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also present: CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Matt Raver and Crystal Greathouse. Upon motion made by Jeff Lawrence, seconded by Dale Wernke, and carried, the agenda was approved. ACRE/FORE Presentation Alexandra Jones with… Continue reading.
“All politics is local.” This observation by the late Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill Jr., former Speaker of the House of Representatives, highlights the impact national politics has locally, while underscoring the importance and value of local politics. At Noble REMC, we think it’s critical to develop and cultivate relationships with local legislators because they craft,… Continue reading.
Every opportunity to give of our time and our knowledge is an opportunity to enact change and better our community. One such opportunity is serving on Noble REMC’s board of directors. You may question how you can contribute to an electric cooperative board: “I don’t know anything about electricity!” We’re not looking for electrical expertise… Continue reading.
One of the highest priorities as a director is continuing education. Our current directors work hard behind the scenes, completing programs focused on professional development and industry training. In addition to their regular duties, Noble REMC’s bylaws state that our directors are required to complete the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Credentialed Cooperative Director… Continue reading.
Noble REMC wouldn’t be successful without our employees. To highlight the work that they do, we’re launching a new series – Lighting the Way – to place a spotlight on those who help the co-op thrive. Growing up in Albion and graduating from Central Noble High School, Marla Ober is happy to have a position… Continue reading.
The enhanced data collection and analysis and two-way communication of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) opened many new doors. Although its use by Noble REMC continues to evolve, at a broad level, AMI enables opportunities that support grid operation and member service. Operational Benefit From an operational perspective, AMI can greatly reduce truck and personnel dispatches,… Continue reading.
With renewable energy technology evolving and becoming more affordable, homeowners have started looking more into the investment of solar panels at their properties. But Noble REMC wants to make sure you have the right information before making the decision to sign on the dotted line. Talk to us first It is important for members to… Continue reading.
We want to keep you in the loop when it comes to importantinformation regarding your service with Noble REMC. Why? Outages can turn your day upside down. And we know you’d want us to let you know if we noticed unusually high use on your account that could increase your bill unnecessarily. What if your… Continue reading.
