It’s your worst-case scenario. A major storm was predicted, and this time, the predictions were right. Many power lines are down, and your electricity may be out for several days. You are low on everything — food, pet supplies, toilet paper, batteries, diapers, and medication. Imagine how you would feel in this situation. While you… Continue reading.

Ringing in a new year sparks a sense of renewed hope and optimism about the future. As CEO of Miami-Cass REMC, 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… Continue reading.

As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, there’s a natural inclination to create a warm and cozy haven at home. Unfortunately, as we see increased use of heating equipment, candles and electrical items, the number of home fires tends to increase during winter months. Here are five ways you can safeguard your home… Continue reading.

In today’s world, most of us don’t leave the front door unlocked. We protect our homes, loved ones and valuables from intruders with locks, alarms and other security measures. Cybersecurity is no different. It’s the practice of protecting other valuables, such as your identity, banking records and other sensitive information, from digital attacks and theft…. Continue reading.

Because we’re a co-op, we operate a little differently than other utilities. Miami-Cass REMC’s decisions are made locally by directors who live right here in our community. Everyone who pays to receive electricity from the co-op is a member. When you pay your electric bill each month, your money stays here — to pay for… Continue reading.

Service. Mission. Country. These three words describe our nation’s veterans, and they also succinctly describe a core co-op ethos.  Veterans are innately motivated to serve, and in a similar vein, electric co-ops are guided by foundational principles that put their community first. Electric co-ops were founded to bring electricity to rural areas where there was… Continue reading.

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.” This adage is often used when someone is about to do something risky. If a person heeds this advice, it means they did not commit to “one basket,” and hedged their bets with more than one option.  This strategy is one… Continue reading.

You’ve probably heard that many automakers are transitioning several or all of their new vehicles to electric-only models over the next 10 years. Regardless of the type of car you drive today, the electrification of the transportation sector is underway. We regularly receive inquiries about electric vehicles from Miami-Cass REMC members, so I thought it… Continue reading.

Let’s face it. Electricity is one of those non-negotiable “must-haves.” And you probably have more devices and equipment that require electricity than ever before. As demand for electricity rises, Miami-Cass REMC must deliver an uninterrupted 24/7 power supply –– regardless of market conditions or other circumstances. As you might expect based on your own family’s… Continue reading.

One of my favorite events is coming this spring when Miami-Cass REMC hosts our annual meeting for you, our members. I always look forward to this event because it’s a great opportunity for me, and our employees, to talk with our members and hear what’s on their minds.  We thank you in advance for getting… Continue reading.

Since September is National Preparedness Month — and because severe weather events seem to be occurring more frequently — consider planning for bad weather now before storms hit. I urge you not only to have enough food, water and supplies to last at least a few days, but to take other practical steps to keep… Continue reading.

Each year as Miami-Cass REMC’s CEO, I am privileged to address you, our members, at our member appreciation day/annual meeting. Here are a few highlights from my address to those in attendance. It has been a whirlwind since we met virtually last year. We saw one our best residential housing growth years since 2007. Before… Continue reading.