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County Profile: Miami County

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Posted on Jun 26, 2021 in County

Our state may be called “Indiana” but only two of the state’s 92 counties, Delaware and Miami, honor groups of Native Americans by name. Miami County was founded in 1833 in north central Indiana, an area that was home to the Miami tribe. But at the very time the state was being forever dubbed “the… Continue reading.

Smarter homes, part 2

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Posted on Jun 26, 2021 in Energy

By Kevin Carpenter For many, “new technology” can be defined as “replace your current devices, usually at a substantial cost.” But here’s some good news: some new appliances and systems will instead help you keep more money in your wallet. Over the last few decades, technology has changed virtually every aspect of life: people can… Continue reading.

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Tree trimming service for all

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Posted on Jun 05, 2021 in Warren County REMC

At Warren County REMC, we strive to maintain a reliable power supply by keeping power lines clear in rights-of-way (ROW). A right-of-way is the land we use to construct, maintain, replace or repair underground and overhead power lines. Rights-of-way enable the co-op to provide clearance from trees and other obstructions that could hinder the power… Continue reading.

Why politics matters to co-ops and how you can help

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Posted on Jun 05, 2021 in Warren County REMC

For most people, their electricity provider is just the company that keeps the lights on. However, an REMC’s relationship with its consumer-owners is different. Since the 1930s, REMCs have thrived because of the political engagement between their consumer-owners and local, state and federal governments. Indiana’s electric cooperatives advocate for rural Hoosiers like you on the… Continue reading.

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Operation Round Up

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Posted on Jun 05, 2021 in Southeastern Indiana REMC

Can donating a few pennies a month to help others really make an impact? They can when those pennies are combined with similar donations from other electric cooperative consumers. That is the whole premise behind Operation Round Up. Through the aptly named program, those who receive their electric service from a cooperative like Southeastern Indiana… Continue reading.

Fiber Internet

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Posted on Jun 05, 2021 in Southeastern Indiana REMC

Internet is a necessity in today’s world. It is needed to do almost everything: attend school, complete homework, run a business, access doctors and medical care, or even stream a movie with your family.  Unfortunately for many rural Americans, internet access is limited at best. For many, it simply isn’t even an option because there… Continue reading.

Farm or rural business opportunity

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Posted on Jun 05, 2021 in Southeastern Indiana REMC

Southeastern Indiana REMC and Hoosier Energy have teamed up to offer your farm or rural business the opportunity to take part in a shared cost American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Level II Energy Audit. Certified energy auditors will review your operation’s energy consumption, facilities equipment and run-times in an on-site visit to… Continue reading.

2021 Virtual Annual Meeting Agenda & Log In

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Posted on Jun 05, 2021 in Miami-Cass REMC

82nd ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA | Thursday, June 17 5:30 p.m. WELCOME: Mike Barron, Emcee INVOCATION: Eric McCoy NATIONAL ANTHEM: Taped CALL TO ORDER: Jim Savage, Board President CEO COMMENTS: Rob Schwartz, CEO 6:05 p.m. ELECTION REPORT: Jeremy Fetty, REMC Attorney PRIZE DRAWINGS (Must have registration card turned in by 4 P.M. on June 17 To be… Continue reading.

Thank you to our board and employees!

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Posted on Jun 05, 2021 in Miami-Cass REMC

Mike Barron  Kim Burton  Tony Caldwell, board  Karen Chester  Kolbie Cox  Mike Fross  Lora Goodman  Kerri Gaumer  Mark Hahn, board  Michelle Hays  Derek Haynes  Zac Hostetler  Jack Kellems  Wyatt Kingery  Scott Marschand, board  Matt Mavrick  Brendan McGehee  Greg Million  Scott Richardson  Gary Rowe  Dennis “Jim” Savage, board  Rob Schwartz  Cindy Scott, board  Todd Smith, board … Continue reading.

Board of directors candidates

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Posted on Jun 05, 2021 in Miami-Cass REMC

District 1: Allen, Erie, Jefferson, Perry, Peru, Richland  and Union townships of Miami County and Paw Paw Township of Wabash County Dennis (Jim) Savage has been a Miami-Cass REMC member for 44 years and has lived on the co-op’s lines all his life. He currently serves as president of the REMC’s board of directors and… Continue reading.