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Protectors of our power lines
It’s a common sight, especially during the spring and summer growing season — crews cutting away tree limbs and foliage that have gotten too close to nearby power lines. Though the work is often tedious, the maintenance our right-of-way crew conducts is an essential part of providing safe, affordable and reliable power to members. The… Continue reading.
Electric Grid 101
Electricity plays an essential role in everyday life. It powers our homes, offices, hospitals and schools. We depend on it to keep us warm in the winter (and cool in the summer), charge our phones and binge our favorite TV shows. If the power goes out, even briefly, our lives can be disrupted. The system… Continue reading.
Extreme winter weather impacts power reliability
When outdoor temperatures drop, our electricity use increases. That’s because we’re doing more activities inside, and our heating systems are running longer and more often to counteract colder outdoor temperatures. Factor in that we all tend to use electricity at the same time — in the morning and in the early evenings — and that… Continue reading.
Reliable power for today — and tomorrow
Ringing in a new year sparks a sense of renewed hope and optimism about the future. As the CEO and president of Noble 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… Continue reading.
Power in Your Hands
It’s a simple question with a big answer: What makes electric co-ops different than other types of utilities? Because we’re a co-op, we operate a little differently than other utilities. Noble REMC’s decisions are made locally, by directors who also live right here in our community. Everyone who pays to receive electricity from the co-op… Continue reading.
Understanding electricity pricing
In a recent discussion about the ever-rising daily cost of living, I was asked what impacts electricity prices. Just as inflation has impacted everything from the price of gasoline to the price of eggs, costs for distributing power to your home have risen. Fortunately, Noble REMC electricity prices have increased only slightly compared to the… Continue reading.
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.
Sustaining a reliable electric system
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” This is often said when someone is about to do something foolish or risky. If they heed this advice, it means they did not commit to “one basket,” but instead hedged their bets with multiple options. This strategy is how I describe… 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.