By Nicole Thomas DePauw University, one of Indiana’s oldest institutions, is situated in Putnam County. Established in 1837 as Indiana Asbury College — an all-male school named after Francis Asbury, the first American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church — it was renamed in 1884 to honor Washington Charles DePauw, a philanthropist who was once… Continue reading.
By Chris Adam An electrical fire at home can easily spread, causing significant damage to your property and potentially taking lives. These fires are more common and deadly than you may think. In the United States, approximately 47,000 electrical home fires occur annually, causing nearly 300 deaths, 900 injuries, and more than $1.2 billion in property… Continue reading.
By Stephanie Bernaba Scott Trzaskus had his hands full running East End Grill on Lafayette’s Main Street when catering and event requests began rolling in — requests too large for his restaurant to handle. “Filet and shrimp and grits don’t travel well in a box,” he said. He realized Lafayette’s residents and visitors needed better… Continue reading.
Across Indiana, a new generation of leaders is rising to steer electric cooperatives forward. They bring inventive ideas, technical knowledge, and a strong dedication to service and community, which embodies the cooperative spirit. To celebrate National Cooperative Month, Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC), the publisher of Indiana Connection, is honoring seven emerging leaders from across the… Continue reading.
Wabash Valley Power Alliance (our power provider) contractors and Warren County REMC crews will rebuild a section of transmission/distribution line in Vermillion County. The tentative starting date is set for October. The section of line impacted will be approximately 3.5 miles in duration and start at Gessie Substation and continue East along E. County Road… Continue reading.
At WIN Energy REMC, safety isnt just a priority; its our culture. Be Safe is one of our core values, the backbone of every decision we make and every action we take, from the crews in the field to the employees in our offices. Our commitment to electrical safety extends far beyond our team its… Continue reading.
WIN Energy REMC employees have been keeping busy in our communities! We have volunteered at county fairs and presented several safety demonstrations.
Eileen Goodwin retired from WIN Energy REMC on Aug. 15,2025, after nearly 42 years of service to the cooperative. She has worked at the co-op since October 1983 and has held the positions of Accountant, Accounting Manager, and most recently, the Director of Finance since 2015. Congratulations, Eileen!
Please welcome Andrew Cross to WIN Energy REMC! A Knox County native, Andrew has joined our Vincennes office as an Apprentice Line Specialist.
Have questions or want to apply? Call us at 800-882-5140 or go to winenergyremc.com/ win-for-the-community to learn more about the program. Lets make a difference together one project at a time. WIN Energy REMC is excited to announce a new program! Guided by the cooperative principle of Concern for Community, were thrilled to launch a… Continue reading.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly popular tool for many industries and our daily lives. AI is a hot topic sometimes exciting, sometimes a little scary. It has the potential to bring many opportunities and a few challenges to the electric utility sector. But machine learning takes time, and were still in the process… Continue reading.
Think before you post that sign! Staples, nails and tacks used to hang signs and fliers create dangerous obstacles for electric lineworkers. Their jobs are dangerous enough, help us keep them safe!
