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An important spoke in the wheel

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Posted on Mar 07, 2021 in Bartholomew County REMC

If when walking through the co-op office you hear fingers vigorously tapping on a computer’s number keys or paper shooting out of a printer, you are most likely near our accounting department. Working diligently under deadlines, these employees process payroll and accounts payable, keep track of inventory, and gather financial data that your board of… Continue reading.

Spring safety

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Posted on Mar 07, 2021 in Bartholomew County REMC

As the weather begins to warm up, kids and adults alike will soon head outside to play and perform winter clean up.  Before you do, remember to look up and be alert for power lines and other electrical hazards, the best way to stay safe from electrocution — and even death. For kids Never fly… Continue reading.

Easy outage reporting available

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Posted on Mar 07, 2021 in Bartholomew County REMC

Lights out? Thirty percent of our power outages are triggered by the weather. Learn how to report an outage quickly and easily as possible. Outage Reporting Methods Bartholomew County REMC offers multiple ways to report an outage:  Call our outage call center at 800-927-5672.  Please make sure you have the phone number you will be… Continue reading.

Miller graduates apprentice program

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Posted on Mar 05, 2021 in Steuben County REMC

The Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP) professionally trains electric linemen working for electric cooperatives throughout Indiana. Aaron Miller recently graduated from apprenticeship school and is now a journeyman lineman.  REAP by the numbers 8,000 hours of onthe job training 612 hours ofschool work  4 years to complete

Director Petitions Due

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Posted on Mar 05, 2021 in Steuben County REMC

Director petitions for Districts 4 (Jackson Township), District 5 (Pleasant Township) and District 8 (Steuben, Smithfield and Grant townships) are due to the REMC office with at least 15 signatures by Friday, March 12.

Welcome, David Short

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Posted on Mar 05, 2021 in Steuben County REMC

Many of our members will be excited to hear of the newest Steuben County REMC team member, David Short. Dave joined our team in the beginning of January as the new director of broadband operations. He graduated from ITT Tech with an associate degree in architectural engineering. With 25 years in the telecommunications industry, Short… Continue reading.

Why we trim trees

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Posted on Mar 05, 2021 in Steuben County REMC

Maintaining the areas beneath and around Steuben County REMC power lines and equipment is vital to providing safe, reliable power to our members. We clear these areas, known as rights-of-way, to: Keep power lines free of tree limbs and other vegetation Restore power outages quicker Help reduce the number of outages Keep crews and the… Continue reading.

Save the date!

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Posted on Mar 05, 2021 in Steuben County REMC

Saturday, June 12 The format of the 2021 Steuben County REMC Annual Meeting has not been determined due to COVID-19 concerns. Our goal is to have our normal physical meeting at the ARC on Trine University’s campus. No matter the format, the membership will get to have their voices heard.

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Empowered to serve our community

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Posted on Mar 05, 2021 in Steuben County REMC

Members of Steuben County REMC recently awarded $10,000 to three local organizations through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up fund.  Over 75% of our members round up their electric bills to the nearest dollar. The average contribution by a member per year is $6 with a max contribution of $11.88. These pennies donated by members like… Continue reading.

Annual meeting update

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Posted on Mar 05, 2021 in Southern Indiana Power

Every year the cooperative is required to conduct an annual meeting of the membership. The purpose of the meeting is to hold an election of directors, share financial information and provide a cooperative update. Being a cooperative means we’re owned by you, our members. Southern Indiana Power’s annual meeting has always been a place for… Continue reading.

Important News from your REMC

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Posted on Mar 05, 2021 in Southern Indiana Power

Annual Meeting Southern Indiana Power’s annual meeting is scheduled for April 20 at 7 p.m. This will be a business meeting with only directors in attendance at the cooperative. A recording will be available after the meeting and posted on our website. Energy assist ends Participants are reminded that the moratorium on disconnection for non-payment… Continue reading.