People often ask, “What’s in it for me?” This is a fair question, as we all need to act in our self-interest now and then. The great thing about coops is that instead of asking, “What’s in it for me?” we say, “This is what’s in it for us.” When the market refuses to offer… Continue reading.

Ringing in a new year sparks a sense of renewed hope and optimism about the future. For me, it’s a time to reflect on where we are and where we’re going. At the heart of this reflection, I think about ways we can better serve you, the members of the cooperative. Our team at Jay… Continue reading.

Recently, one of our newer employees asked me what makes electric co-ops different than other types of utilities. This month, I thought I’d tell you a few of the things I told her. Because we’re a co-op, we operate a little differently than other utilities. Jay County REMC’s decisions are made locally, by directors who… Continue reading.

“We’re here to serve you.” We’ve all heard this phrase countless times. These words may sound generic, but to us – your local electric cooperative — they mean everything.  Jay County REMC was created to serve our community. Back in the day, neighbors banded together and formed our co-op for the common good. In our… Continue reading.

As April arrives, it brings with it the showers that produce spring flowers. It also heralds the beginning of a potentially stormy season that can inherently include power outages. While Jay County REMC strives to provide reliable electricity to our members, there are times when Mother Nature has other plans. Most of us can ride… Continue reading.

If you look around your home, you’re likely to have more devices and equipment that require electricity than ever before. Our connected lives are increasingly dependent upon more electricity to function. At the same time, as demand for electricity rises, Jay County REMC must deliver an uninterrupted 24/7 power supply — regardless of market conditions… Continue reading.

One of my favorite events will take place on June 24 when we will host our annual meeting for you, our members. I always look forward to this event because it’s a great opportunity for me, the board of directors and our employees to talk with our members and hear what’s on their minds.  We… Continue reading.

The holiday season is finally here, and some call it the most wonderful season of all. That’s because we associate it with family traditions and gathering with friends and loved ones. It’s a time of giving and spreading joy.  Giving back reminds me of the many good things we have right here in our community… Continue reading.

Most of us consider our pets as part of the family. That’s why during the winter months, we make sure our whole family, stays warms without breaking your budget.  This month, I’d like to share a few simple ways you can make your home more comfortable for you and your pets this winter, which can… Continue reading.

With severe weather events occurring more frequently, now more than ever, it makes sense to be prepared. During a prolonged power outage or other emergency, this means having enough food, water and supplies to last at least a few days.  In honor of National Preparedness Month in September, I want to remind members of our… Continue reading.

Some temptations are hard to resist. While driving, we typically hear that “ding” on our phone, alerting us to a text or call coming through, and we sometimes feel the urgent need to check it. We know we shouldn’t, but we reason that we’re going to make an exception ­­— just this once. So, why… Continue reading.

With the uncertainty we faced last year, we erred on the side of caution and elected to hold our annual meeting virtually. We offered our members the chance to vote early in our lobby rather than risk having a large gathering. We are happy to say this year looks a lot different and we are… Continue reading.