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We exist to serve you
“We’re here to serve you.” These words may sound generic, but to us — your local electric cooperative — they mean everything. Noble REMC was created by our community to serve our community. Back in the day, neighbors banded together and formed our co-op to bring electricity to an area where there was none. That… Continue reading.

You’re invited!
One of my favorite events — and also one of our newest — is coming up on June 1, when Noble REMC will host our second annual Member Appreciation Event. I look forward to this event because it’s a great opportunity for me, our employees and our directors to talk with our members and hear… Continue reading.

Clearing rights-of-way the right way
We love trees, too. We know everyone in our community enjoys the beauty and shade that trees provide, but without regular trimming, trees and power lines can be a dangerous mix. When trees grow too close to power lines and poles, they can cause service disruptions and outages or interfere with our work. That’s why… Continue reading.

How do capital credits work?
Over the past 25 years, Noble REMC has been fortunate to be in the position to return more than $10 million back to our members. This is what we call “capital credits,” also known as the cash back you receive when Noble REMC has excess revenue to return to our members. (You may simply call… Continue reading.

Beat the peak
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, Noble 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.

Are you ready to serve?
In one of the most notable inaugural speeches ever, President John F. Kennedy spoke his famous words, “Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.” His inspiring words urged Americans to take actions that benefited the greater good, because our country thrives when we all… Continue reading.

You deserve the credit
Many members simply refer to it as “the REMC check,” however, the annual disbursement of capital credits is one of the most tangible benefits to being a member of Noble REMC. It’s also the basis of one of our most important cooperative principles — members’ economic participation, which outlines that members contribute equally to, and… Continue reading.

Give thanks through service
Thanksgiving is a time to show appreciation and give thanks, but as employees of Noble REMC, we strive to show you our gratitude year-round through the services we offer. Do you know all of the benefits we’re proud to provide you simply for being a member of Noble REMC? Rebates Make your home or business… Continue reading.

Celebrating our members
Fall is a busy time, and October is a particularly eventful month with school, community and sports activities in full swing. It’s also when all cooperatives celebrate National Co-op Month. When I say Noble REMC celebrates Co-op Month, it really means we are celebrating you! After all, our co-op wouldn’t exist without you, our members. … Continue reading.

The power of preparation
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 our members and… Continue reading.

Evolution of a scam
It’s no secret that consumers with a water, gas or electricity connection have long been targets for utility scams, but fraudsters have changed their tactics since the COVID-19 pandemic. As consumers became more reliant on technology for work, school and commerce, scammers noted these shifts and adapted their tactics to this changed environment. While scam… Continue reading.

Ligtel taking broadband lead
Recent grant funding is making broadband deployment a reality in underserved areas of Noble County, where many of you, our members, reside. We want to congratulate our friends at LigTel Communications, who were recently awarded $11.5 million in NextLevel Broadband grants from Indiana’s Office of Rural and Community Affairs. Combine this with more than $7.7… Continue reading.