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KREMC rebates available in 2024

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Posted on Jan 21, 2024 in Kosciusko REMC

At Kosciusko REMC, we are committed to helping our cooperative members save energy and money. KREMC directly offers several rebates to our co-op membership including rebates on water heaters, geothermal, heat pumps, and programmable thermostats. Additional rebates, incentives, and programs are available to our members through the Wabash Valley Power Alliance POWERMOVES initiative. By taking… Continue reading.

You’re in good company with co-ops

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Posted on Jan 21, 2024 in Jay County REMC

People often ask, “What’s in it for me?” This is a fair question, as we all need to act in our self-interest now and then. The great thing about coops is that instead of asking, “What’s in it for me?” we say, “This is what’s in it for us.” When the market refuses to offer… Continue reading.

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Space heaters: Safety vs. convenience

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Posted on Jan 21, 2024 in Jay County REMC, Paulding-Putnam Electric Cooperative, Warren County REMC

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays ending, we’ll do just about anything to make things easier on ourselves. The convenience of electric space heaters are great, but don’t forget about all of the safety precautions you may have overlooked. “Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States,”… Continue reading.

Apply for youth programs

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Posted on Jan 21, 2024 in Jay County REMC

CAMP KILOWATT JUNE 5–8 Camp Kilowatt is a fun, powerful, and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2024. Activities include horseback riding, zip lining, archery, swimming, and learning about electrical safety. APPLY: Apply by March 1 at CampKilowatt.org. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 16–23 Jay County REMC is sponsoring… Continue reading.

Understanding capital credits

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Posted on Jan 21, 2024 in Jasper County REMC

You may or may not know that Jasper County REMC operates according to a set of core principles known as the seven cooperative principles. They are open and voluntary membership; democratic member control; members’ economic participation; autonomy and independence; education; training, and information; cooperation among cooperatives; and concern for the community. Since capital credits were… Continue reading.

Jasper County REMC director achieves credential

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Posted on Jan 21, 2024 in Jasper County REMC

JoAnn McElfresh recently received her Board Leadership Certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). An ever-changing business environment has imposed new demands on electric cooperative directors, requiring increased knowledge of changes in the electric utility business, new governance skills, and a solid understanding of the cooperative principles and business model. Jasper County REMC… Continue reading.

Christmas fun

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Posted on Jan 21, 2024 in Jasper County REMC

We had so much fun this Christmas season! We attended DeMotte’s Christmas in the Park on Nov. 30. Goodie bags were available for the kids. Hidden #22548003. Our polar bear made an appearance, and we ran into the Grinch, too. The Remington and Rensselaer Christmas Parades were held on Dec. 2. Our fun inflatable friends… Continue reading.

Student opportunities

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Posted on Jan 21, 2024 in Jasper County REMC

The application process is now open for the Youth Tour to Washington D.C., Camp Kilowatt, and Nesius Memorial Scholarship. We also have a 4-H Electric incentive program. These opportunities are available to public, private, and home-school students who are sons, daughters, or legal wards of a Jasper County REMC member. Visit our website to fill… Continue reading.

Briefs

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Posted on Jan 21, 2024 in Jasper County REMC

CAPITAL CREDIT DEADLINE Capital credits returned on Nov. 16, 2021, must be claimed by Jan. 16, 2024. REBATES AVAILABLE Are you planning home improvements? Check the rebates section of our website to see how you can save. STAY INFORMED Follow us on Facebook for energy efficiency tips, safety tips, local happenings, outage information, and more…. Continue reading.