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Lighting the way: Getting to know director Bill Knox
Noble REMC wouldn’t be successful without our employees and directors. To highlight the work that they do, we’ve established Lighting the Way to place a spotlight on those who help the co-op thrive. Because of our name and where we started, a lot of people assume Noble REMC only serves Noble County. Director Bill Knox… Continue reading.

See the light and you can get cash back
Do you own a business or farm? Did you know you can earn cash back simply for upgrading your lights to LED? You don’t need to construct a brand-new building with the latest and greatest in energy efficiency – though we wouldn’t mind that either! – to earn a big check through Power Moves, our… Continue reading.

Investing in our youth
Our local students’ achievements and aspirations are inspiring, and Noble REMC is proud to be able to invest in the future of three of them, who, in turn, have dreams of giving back to others. Congratulations to our three seniors who earned $1,000 scholarships from the co-op for their hard work at their schools and… Continue reading.

Dealing with rising power supply costs
For many of us, the last few years have been filled with challenges, including rising costs for goods and services. Noble REMC’s power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA), faces increasing costs due to fuel price increases and supply-chain constraints. Additionally, unseasonably warmer weather in 2021 has impacted energy sales, which means WVPA hasn’t recovered… Continue reading.

Klopfenstein earns service award
Noble REMC Journeyman Lineman Mike Klopfenstein doesn’t consider himself a hero, but Indiana Electric Cooperatives sees it differently. Klopfenstein was recently honored with IEC’s Distinguished Service Award for his quick thinking during a medical emergency. In January, the graduates of IEC’s Rural Electric Apprentice Program (REAP) were enjoying dinner at their graduation ceremony, when someone… Continue reading.

More than a chunk of ‘change’
With more than 85% of our members participating in the program, the pennies donated by rounding up your bills each month through Operation Round Up are making a big impact. Your donations are reaching every part of our community, from educational programs to emergency services to public events and projects. The second quarter distribution of… Continue reading.

Board of directors candidates
Cindy Scott has been a Miami-Cass REMC member for 48 years. She has served on its board of directors since 2013 and currently serves as the board secretary/treasurer. Scott and her husband, Kevin, own and operate a grain/cattle farm and also have a bulldozing and excavating business. The couple have four grown children and… Continue reading.

2022 Annual Meeting Agenda
83rd Annual Meeting| Thursday, June 16 6 p.m. VENDORS AND DINNER 7 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT: Circus Roadshow 7:30 p.m. WELCOME: Mike Barron, Emcee INVOCATION: Dr. Cole Westwood NATIONAL ANTHEM: TBA CALL TO ORDER: Jim Savage, Board President CEO COMMENTS: Rob Schwartz, CEO ELECTION REPORT: Jeremy Fetty, REMC Attorney SCHOLARSHIP DRAWINGS PRIZE DRAWINGS (Must be present to… Continue reading.

2021 Annual Meeting minutes
The 82nd Member Appreciation Day and Annual Meeting of the Miami-Cass County Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held at the Miami-Cass REMC headquarters, Peru, Indiana, on Thursday, June 17, 2021. The meeting was held virtually. Members registered for the meeting by completing a card and sending it into the REMC prior to the meeting. All… Continue reading.

Thank you to our board and employees!
Chandler Alwine Liz Armfield Mike Barron Caden Bixler Bruce Brumblough Jared Bryant Eli Burks Tony Caldwell, board Brandon Carden Karen Chester Kolbie Cox Layne DeLauter Shawn Dunnagan Mike Fross Lora Goodman Kerri Gaumer Mark Hahn, board Michelle Hays Derek Haynes Zac Hostetler Wyatt Kingery Parker Long Scott Marschand, board Matt Mavrick Brendan McGehee Shadd… Continue reading.

New ways to use electricity
Listen carefully and you’ll hear a quiet transformation happening. Electric appliances and equipment are becoming more popular than ever among consumers. Advancements in technology and battery power, coupled with decreasing costs, are winning over consumers looking for comparable utility and versatility. A bonus: Using electric equipment is quieter and better for the environment. Consumers and… Continue reading.