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What’s your broadband story?
Electric cooperatives are finding ways to help close the rural digital divide, providing all Hoosiers the same opportunities. Affordable and reliable quality internet means life-altering improvements for rural Hoosiers in: Modern Health Care, including prompt access to specialists, and expanded monitoring and treatment options. Modern Education options so rural students can use technology previously available… Continue reading.
A co-op culture for ALL
Over the years, you’ve heard me explain why and how Noble REMC is different — because we’re a cooperative. Our business model sets us apart from other utilities because we adhere to seven guiding cooperative principles that reflect core values of honesty, transparency, equity, inclusiveness and service to the greater good of the community. Electric… Continue reading.
High-speed internet survey results being studied
We hear you. We’ve appreciated each phone call, social media message and interaction about your excitement at the prospect of Noble REMC bringing our area high-speed broadband internet. Unfortunately, making the decision on whether to proceed with the project is not a quick one — and it shouldn’t be. We need to be diligent and… Continue reading.
Be a community servant
Each opportunity to give of our time and our knowledge is an opportunity to enact change and better our community. One such opportunity is serving on Noble REMC’s board of directors. You may question how you can contribute to an electric cooperative board: “I don’t know anything about electricity!” We’re not looking for electrical expertise… Continue reading.
Apply for an EnviroWatts grant
It’s not an easy task to take on by yourself – helping to improve the environment. Let Noble REMC and our members help. Each year, we provide grants from our EnviroWatts program to benefit nonprofit service organizations working to improve the environment locally. Is your organization cleaning up a local river or lake? Are you… Continue reading.
Youth opportunities now available
Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest Public, private or home-schooled students in kindergarten through 12th grade during the 2020-21 school year are encouraged to enter their best artwork for this contest, which will showcase the best submissions from each grade level in the 2022 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art. A first-place artist will be selected… Continue reading.
Your hometown headquarters
In celebrating our 85 years of service to our community in 2021, it’s nice to look back at where we came from – right here in our community. But our current headquarters used to look very different, and is also not the first location we called home. Do you remember? We started on Main Street… Continue reading.
Electric vehicles: The smart choice
Electric vehicles (EVs) cost less to operate than gas-powered cars EV operation can be three to five times cheaper than gasoline and diesel-powered cars, depending on local gasoline and electric rates. EVs are environmentally friendly EVs have no tailpipe emissions. The facility producing your electricity may produce emissions, but electricity from hydro, solar, nuclear or… Continue reading.
A co-op culture for ALL
Over the years, you’ve heard me expound on why and how Miami-Cass REMC is different — because we’re a cooperative. Our business model sets us apart from other utilities because we adhere to seven guiding cooperative principles that reflect core values of honesty, transparency, equity, inclusiveness and service to the greater good of the community…. Continue reading.
Energy efficiency tip for your dryer
Use wool or rubber dryer balls in the clothes dryer to reduce drying time and static. Wool dryer balls can also absorb extra moisture. These are an efficient alternative to dryer sheets, which can create buildup on the dryer’s filter and reduce air circulation. If you prefer dryer sheets, scrub the filter once a month… Continue reading.
Board meets in December
Counted seven board members attending via teleconference. Attorney J. Michael Deweese also attended via teleconference. WVPA board report was given by Jim Savage. IEC board report was given by Todd Smith. Rob Schwartz presented the monthly CEO report. Minutes from the previous board meeting were approved. Financial report given by Schwartz. November monthly operating, member… Continue reading.
