I’ve mentioned before in this column that I have a degree in accounting. It’s probably no surprise, then, that I’m a bit of a numbers guy. But here’s something you might not expect: the numbers themselves are rarely the most interesting part of my job. The conversations behind them are. One of my favorite conversations… Continue reading.

Summer has a way of drawing our attention to the things right in front of us — the county fair, an evening ballgame, a weekend at the lake, a family reunion. These are memories of my Indiana summers growing up. What we rarely think about are all the things working quietly in the background that… Continue reading.

Carroll White REMC is discontinuing the sale of water heaters and the associated load-management programs for water heaters, pool pumps, and air conditioners, effective immediately. The load management program, introduced in the early 1980s, utilized Demand Response Unit (DRU) switches on electric water heaters to reduce peak demand on the electric grid. Credits received from… Continue reading.

In March, Tyler Tetzloff joined Carroll White REMC as director of information technology (IT).  Tetzloff was born and raised in Monticello and attended Meadowlawn Elementary, Roosevelt Middle School, and graduated from Twin Lakes High School. “While at Twin Lakes, I played baseball,” said Tetzloff. “For many years, I worked at Twin Lakes Cinema selling tickets,… Continue reading.

The Carroll White REMC Operation Round Up Board of Trustees met for the 2026 Second Quarter and granted $12,550 to 13 non-profits in the service territory. This quarter’s largest grant was $2,000 given to the Tri-County Summer Meal Program. For the past 16 years, Tri-County has provided nutritious meals free of charge to anyone 18… Continue reading.

Whenever I can get outside, I am there. Just last month, I completed a half-marathon. Most of my training was outside, and I experienced all kinds of weather along the way. Maybe that’s why I enjoy summer so much. But from a professional standpoint, it can put us to the test. As temperatures rise, so… Continue reading.

By Jeff Conrad In Indiana, the month of May brings a familiar rhythm. The Indianapolis 500 captures our attention, and with it comes the language of racing, preparation, precision, teamwork, and strategy. Drivers don’t just show up on race day and hope for the best. Success is built through months of planning, testing, and coordination… Continue reading.

If you opened your January electric bill and thought, “That seems high,” you weren’t alone. When bills jump, it’s natural to ask what changed. One question I’ve heard quite a bit lately is whether data centers and large energy users are driving up electricity costs. Here’s what I can tell you. In February, we announced… Continue reading.

Carroll White REMC’s new director of engineering, Jason Armold, brings years of valuable experience to the co-op. He has worked in the utility industry since 2013, with positions at NiSource, NIPSCO, and Citizens Energy Group. Prior to that, he spent 15 years in commercial construction. “I look forward to serving our members and bringing my… Continue reading.

Carroll White REMC is in the process of changing out the demand response units associated with our water heater and air conditioner program. Some members may remember this as the load management switches from years ago. We are beginning the process of changing these nearly 4,000 units on our system due to changes in technology… Continue reading.