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2023 reliability report
On average in 2023, Tipmont electric service was active 99.97% of the time. It’s a .01% drop from 2022, but our performance ranks above the median for cooperatives statewide and nationwide, as well as those with a similar footprint and growth rate. Tipmont takes pride in providing excellent service, but the value of our annual… Continue reading.
From the boardroom: The board met in February
The regular meeting of the board of directors was held on Tuesday, Feb. 27. All directors were present. Also attending were CEO Ron Holcomb and attorney Brian Garrison. The year-to-date margin is $32,870. The cooperative currently has an equity rate of 31.25%, and 218 new services have been installed this year. The next regular meeting… Continue reading.
Linemen complete apprentice program
In March, Tipmont’s fourth-year apprentice linemen took their final exam covering what they had learned from their entire apprenticeship program. All four scored 94% or higher, with one perfect score! Please join us in congratulating Dalton Hilligoss, Tristen Hoffman, Dusty Manns, and Jason Phillips.
Celebrating staff anniversaries
Please join us in celebrating journeyman lineman Dustin Sieber for reaching a service milestone of five years in February.
Fiber internet construction updates
Tipmont is one step closer to ensuring our entire electric service territory has access to better in-home internet. We’re on track to complete our build by the end of this year. The areas we’re focusing on throughout 2024 are highlighted in ORANGE on the map. Newly opened zones are highlighted in BLUE. Current timelines and… Continue reading.
Professor Rob: Escaping password pitfalls — Part two
Last month, I covered how switching to Tipmont internet service doesn’t mean you must change all your device passwords. This month, I want to talk about password managers — or services that store all your passwords in a secure online vault. The internet is a modern marvel of usefulness, but it’s not without risk. You… Continue reading.
Tipmont recognized as a 2024 Tree Line USA Utility
In February, the Arbor Day Foundation named Tipmont a 2024 Tree Line USA utility. It’s the seventh consecutive year Tipmont has been recognized for dedication to proper urban forest management in our service area. Tree Line USA, a partnership between the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters, recognizes public and private… Continue reading.
Ivy Tech Day of Giving coming April 23
Ivy Tech Day, the second annual day of giving for Indiana’s largest postsecondary institution, is coming on Tuesday, April 23. You can support the more than 190,000 students pursuing “Higher Education at the Speed of Life.” Last year’s inaugural Ivy Tech Day was a major success, with over 2,000 gifts equaling more than $243,000 raised… Continue reading.
Linden pole testing to begin this spring
This spring, Tipmont will test 2,500 poles near the Linden substation. This five-week project will begin in late April or early May and end no later than early June. Pole testing requires driving trucks, ATVs, and other vehicles around Tipmont’s service area to inspect poles. To learn more about this process and possible property access,… Continue reading.
April’s best bets for streaming
Escape your endless scroll through streaming options with movies and series you can watch tonight or plan for later. Need help picking the perfect streaming services? Visit streaming.tipmont.com! TOP PICKS “The Boys in the Boat,” PG-13: George Clooney directs this uplifting and inspiring historical sports drama that looks at the 1936 United States men’s eight… Continue reading.
Shaping our energy future with innovation
The energy industry is undergoing significant change driven by technology and the transition to more sustainable forms of energy. Innovation is essential in addressing these challenges and ensuring a continuous, reliable, affordable power supply. Electric co-ops are no strangers to adapting to the needs of the local communities we serve. Warren County REMC has always… Continue reading.