When shopping for appliances, consider two price tags. The first one covers the purchase price — think of it as a down payment. The second price tag is the cost of operating the appliance during its lifetime. You will be paying on that second price tag every month with your utility bill for the next… Continue reading.
Almost two months ago, I had the wildest dream that Indiana University won the national championship in football. I gradually realized that this was not a dream but a strange alternate reality we’re living in. If you’re a Purdue fan, I know you’re probably tired of hearing about this by now, but please give me… Continue reading.
The Paulding Putnam Board of Directors has approved a service charge adjustment due to rising costs. The monthly service charge will increase $3.50 (from $41.50 to $45). Unfortunately, our costs to provide you electricity 24/7/365 are outpacing our revenues; see the graphic on page 28 for material examples. The change will be effective on the… Continue reading.
For the co-op, winter peak alerts have traditionally been few and far between. Some years, we experience none at all. This winter, however, told a different story and offered an important reminder about how energy demand continues to change. By mid-December, three winter peak alerts had already been issued, including one that occurred over a… Continue reading.
*Because no other members submitted petitions to run for the board, no formal election is needed. This saves the co-op mail and election costs. The three incumbent trustees will be reelected by affirmation. Members in Districts 1, 6, and 9 will not receive ballots to vote in the election. District 1: Uncontested Marion, Madison, Monroe,… Continue reading.
At Paulding Putnam, one of our guiding principles is Concern for Community, and that commitment starts with the next generation. Our Bright Futures youth programs offer a wide range of educational, leadership, and community opportunities for students of all ages — helping young people learn about energy, leadership, careers, and civic engagement while forming lifelong… Continue reading.
As we continue to grow our fiber broadband division, our team continues to grow as well. This reflects our ongoing commitment to serving our members more effectively and meeting the increasing demands of our day-to-day operations for electric members as well as our new fiber customers. Each new team member brings a unique set of… Continue reading.
Paulding Putnam brought members, employees, and community partners worked together in 2025 to support families, veterans, and local organizations through a series of donation efforts. Each initiative focused on meeting practical needs and strengthening the communities served by the cooperative. SHOE DRIVE: NEW SHOES, NEW SMILES From September through early December, Paulding Putnam hosted a… Continue reading.
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As your electric power cooperative, you’ve likely heard us say many times that our job is to “keep the lights on.” While that’s true, our mission goes far beyond that. We don’t just keep the lights on — we keep life on. Every day, our team works diligently to ensure you and your family have… Continue reading.
The WIN Energy REMC Community Trust recently presented five grants totaling $15,037.76 to the following organizations: When you are a member of WIN Energy REMC, you can contribute to the Operation Round Up program, allowing worthy causes in our communities to work together to help others. Thank you to the WIN Energy REMC members who… Continue reading.
The credentials and election committee for the WIN Energy REMC board of directors will accept petitions for directors in districts two (2) and five (5). Any WIN Energy REMC member whose primary residence is in a district up for election can become a candidate. If you would like more information, please call the office and… Continue reading.
