Cooperative, community and camp came together June 7-10, when Noble REMC was fortunate to sponsor three local students to attend Camp Kilowatt in Brookston. Students entering seventh grade this fall were eligible to attend. The camp combines traditional outdoor camp activities with environmental education, electrical safety practices and cooperative business education. So what did our… Continue reading.
In addition to our annual 4-H voucher program — which provides a bill credit for members who register their children in 4-H — Noble REMC continues to support the program throughout the year with our 4-H Electric Workshop, as well as judging at area 4-H fairs. We held our workshop in June this year, where… Continue reading.
Indiana Youth Tour is described by our delegates as a once-in-a-lifetime experience for high school juniors from our cooperative family, where students travel to Washington, D.C., to learn about public service, our nation’s history and the electric co-op story. Noble REMC had the opportunity to sponsor two students on the Indiana Youth Tour June 11-18:… Continue reading.
It’s no wonder history fascinates Noble REMC’s Meter Supervisor Dan Cochard. Growing up on a golf course west of Albion, he’s immersed himself in the history of Noble County, from reading his favorite book – “Alvord’s History of Noble County, Indiana” (the 1895 edition, of course) – to searching for Native American artifacts to learning… Continue reading.
One of the things I love best about our community is the natural beauty that surrounds us. We are fortunate to have so many trees that offer beauty, shade and a habitat for all sorts of wildlife. We know that you appreciate our community for many of the same reasons. At Southern Indiana Power, we strive… Continue reading.
The quickest way to lower your energy costs is to conserve. Here are some simple things you can do that will help you save energy this summer: 1. Give your stove a rest.A microwave oven uses two-thirds less energy than your stove to cook and heat food. Other energy-savers: grilling outdoors or enjoying cold, healthy soups… Continue reading.
Since inception, grants total over $533,763 to local organizations! HOW IT WORKS When you choose to sign up for Operation Round Up, your electric bill is rounded up to the nearest whole dollar each month. For example, a bill of $74.25 would become $75. The 75-cent difference is placed into the Operation Round Up trust… Continue reading.
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the June 29 board meeting.
By looking at SmartHub®, you can see what days affected your bill more than others and possibly relate it to an event that happened on those days. For instance, were kids home from college or family in town? It may be why your bill is higher than normal.
I was recently asked by a member what impacts electricity prices. We talked about how the daily cost of living seems to have increased across the board. Just as inflation has impacted everything from the price of gasoline to the price of eggs, costs for the fuels required to produce electricity have also risen. This… Continue reading.
We would like to welcome Griffin Miller to the co-op team as our new groundman! Griffin graduated from Floyd Central High School after he interned with us last summer and he was immediately interested in becoming a lineman. Griffin is most excited to learn how to climb and learn about the electrical system.
