The second Sunday in March will trigger Daylight Saving Time, when we “spring ahead” and set our clocks one hour later. That’s also the best day to change the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors — even if the batteries aren’t dead. If you don’t have fire alarms and CO detectors, your family… Continue reading.
Play it safe around electricity when you’re outdoors this spring. Here are 10 tips: Keep power cords, tools and equipment away from water and wet areas while you’re using them and when you’re storing them. Before you climb a ladder or extend the handle of a tool, look up so you can clear overhead power… Continue reading.
Springtime is finally almost here! Put the upcoming mild temperatures to work for your energy bill. Here are 10 easy ways to save energy this spring: Hire a heating and air conditioning pro to check out your air conditioning system and window a/c units. Annual spring maintenance can keep your a/c running smoothly and catch… Continue reading.
Warren County REMC strives to provide our members with reliable service at fair and reasonable rates. To help evaluate our rates, Warren County REMC began a study to help determine what it actually costs to serve each type of member — residential, commercial, industrial and outdoor lighting. While everyone needs the basic power poles and… Continue reading.
Power outages are unpredictable, and no matter what the cause, they can leave your family in the dark for an extended period of time — leaving you without access to air conditioning, heat, refrigeration and the ability to communicate with friends and loved ones. Protect and keep your family safe and comfortable until your… Continue reading.
Reminiscing of my childhood, I recall drawing a picture in grade school of a car that I called “The Cool Car.” As I remember, it looked a lot like a 1970 Plymouth Superbird. However, it was unique in that it had solar panels on the roof and little wind turbines in the front and back… Continue reading.
Touchstone Energy Camp (June 3-6, 2020) A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2020. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides. Apply at TouchstoneEnergyCamp.org. Indiana Youth Tour (June 18-25, 2020) Southeastern Indiana REMC wants to send you on a weeklong,… Continue reading.
Celebrate this year’s Valentine’s Day in with energy efficiency in mind. Eat at home. Save on gas – and reduce emissions – by cooking your Valentine’s Day meal together at home. Shop locally. Buy locally grown food for your home-cooked meal. That supports your neighbors and ensures that your food hasn’t traveled to reach you… Continue reading.
With winter weather, there will be an increase in snow plows and emergency vehicles on the roads. Follow these tips to reach your destination safely. Don’t crowd snow plows. Let them do their jobs. The road behind an active snow plow is safer to drive on. Don’t follow too closely or stop too closely to… Continue reading.
