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.

Betsy Carman with her husband, Casey, and son Gavin Betsy Carman of Cutler is the newest member of the Carroll White REMC Operation Round Up board of trustees. She joins other board members Kathy Zink, Candy Byers, Jeff Lowry, Paula Westfall, Brent Gady, and Kenny Robertson. These volunteers meet quarterly to distribute funds to area… Continue reading.

MAKING GEOTHERMAL MORE AFFORDABLE Are the upfront costs of installing a geothermal heat pump keeping you from switching your home or business to this energy-efficient heating and cooling system? Carroll White REMC’s new Looped In program is here to help you! Carroll White REMC will pay to have a member’s loop system installed. The REMC… Continue reading.

One of the biggest misconceptions about the power industry is that there’s a simple right answer.  In reality, there rarely is. As a co-op member, I expect reliable, affordable power just like you do. As CEO of Wabash Valley Power Alliance, I also see the complexity behind making that happen. Every major power decision involves… Continue reading.

The Carroll White REMC Operation Round Up board of trustees met Jan. 8 to kick off a new year of giving back to the communities served. Eight non-profits received $9,550 in the first quarter. To date, Carroll White REMC’s Operation Round Up has donated $1,087,749.59 since its inception in 2003. Officers for the new fiscal… Continue reading.

In the November issue of Indiana Connection magazine, we detailed the changes and updates our board of directors made to our bylaws. One significant change was the elimination of district nomination meetings. Member surveys conducted during recent elections and at the most recent Annual Meeting revealed interest in updating the election process. Many REMC members… Continue reading.

Carroll White REMC is beginning 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. Due to changes in technology and communications, we are beginning the process of replacing these nearly 4,000 units on… Continue reading.

When the power is working, no one thinks about it. That’s exactly how it should be. But behind that reliability is a lot of planning, much of it done years before electricity is ever needed. At Wabash Valley Power Alliance, planning ahead is not optional. It’s our responsibility. Electricity has to be available instantly, whether… Continue reading.