Typically in this report I would discuss the previous year’s activities and share the cooperative’s future direction. However, as we have heard on way too many occasions, these are not ordinary times. To understand the cooperative’s current position, we really need to talk about 2019 and the first half of 2020 in the same breath…. Continue reading.

The Steuben County REMC Operation Round Up board of trustees granted over $45,000 to much needed local community projects in 2019.  Some of these projects include Steuben Mobile Meals, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Fremont Youth and Community Outreach and Junior Achievement of Steuben County.  By members like you agreeing to “round up” your bill to… Continue reading.

Exercise one of the greatest benefits of being a member of an electric co-op by voting for the upcoming year’s board of directors. Districts 1, 2 and 9 are up for election. District 1 Gary Shough Gary Shough and his wife, Kelly, have been REMC members since 1993. They raised their son and daughter in… Continue reading.

YOUR REMC IS MORE THAN AN ELECTRIC UTILITY. IT IS LITERALLY PUTTING MONEY BACK IN YOUR POCKET. We issued checks in 2017 for members with capital credits from 1986. Please check the listing at www.remcsteuben.com/unclaimed-capital-credits to see if you recognize any names in this listing.

Sept. 1: Gary Ritter, journeyman lineman (33rd)  Sept. 17: Braden Nichols, journeyman lineman (8th) 

How many businesses, homes, schools, farms, etc., do co-ops power in the U.S.? A. 15 million      B. 20 million      C. 25 million Answer: B

By Richard G. Biever Collin Kreiner was just 6 months old when doctors told his parents he had cerebral palsy. The condition affected the right side of his brain and left him with a partial paralysis. The diagnosis came after his parents had noticed Collin was not using his left hand. He kept it clenched… Continue reading.

By Jason Bolinger Mainstream use of incandescent lightbulbs is dwindling, and for good reason. While many people still favor them (and are buying up what’s left), incandescents waste energy by giving off more heat than light, are inefficient, and have short lifespans. Long-life LED bulbs have power- and money-saving qualities that make them a desirable… Continue reading.

By B. Rosie Lerner In late July and early August, folks around the country began receiving mysterious unsolicited packages of seeds that appear to have shipped from China. While curious gardeners may be tempted to see how they turn out, it’s never a good idea to plant “mystery” seeds, especially if they’ve come unsolicited from… Continue reading.