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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

June is always a special month here at Noble REMC. For nearly half a century, it is when we’ve held our annual meeting, where we’re able to engage with our members about the state of the cooperative and announce the results of the board of directors’ election. This year is no different. In looking ahead… Continue reading.

May is designated as Electrical Safety Month, but we know it’s important to practice safety year-round.  Everyone – from Noble REMC’s crews to you, the members we serve — should prioritize safety. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, thousands of people in the U.S. are critically injured or electrocuted in electrical fires and accidents… Continue reading.

You’ve likely noticed Noble REMC’s crews out and about, working on power lines and other electrical equipment in our community. It’s no secret that a lineworker’s job is tough — but it’s a job that’s essential and must be done, often in challenging conditions. This month, as we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 11,… Continue reading.

February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s packed with special observances like Presidents Day, Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, in addition to a host of unofficial “national” days you’ve probably never heard of like National Tater Tot Day. But they all have something in common — they were created to… Continue reading.

“All politics is local.”  This observation by the late Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill Jr., former Speaker of the House of Representatives, highlights the impact national politics has locally, while underscoring the importance and value of local politics.  At Noble REMC, we think it’s critical to develop and cultivate relationships with local legislators because they craft,… Continue reading.

Most adults have a vague memory of a time when “checking for messages” meant listening to an answering machine. We carried on with our days without relying on cell phones and managed just fine. But today, we are more connected than ever through our smartphones and other devices.  Our phones are so much more now… Continue reading.