We all want to save money on our electric bills. And as long as we are saving, we might as well save money all year long! Because heating and cooling our homes account for about 50 percent of our utility bills, that is a good place to start looking for ways to save. Any time… Continue reading.

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2018 Fulton County REMC scholarships! We are proud to honor these local students for the dedication and hard work they have shown throughout high school. Cora Alber from Tippecanoe Valley High School will be attending University of Saint Francis. Zane Briggs from North Miami High School will be attending… Continue reading.

Fulton County REMC will conduct its 80th annual meeting at Rochester High School on June 25. I encourage you all to attend and vote in the director election. While we will not be serving food again this year, we will have some great activities for the children and some vendors for the adults.   This… Continue reading.

The summer sun quickly drives up outdoor temperatures — and energy bills with it! Rather than perpetually running your air conditioner, some strategic planning can save you energy, leading to lower electric use. Steps you can take to reduce your energy costs are to:  Open the windows on cool summer evenings and nights. A cool… Continue reading.

What mother wouldn’t like a photo of her family, a few weeks off from cleaning the house or new flooring? Well, with your Co-op Connections Card you could save some cash while treating your dear mom to a long deserved break. Here are a few deals listed below: Action Carpet Cleaning and Janitorial, Rochester: Clean… Continue reading.

Fulton County REMC held its first Easter egg hunt on March 24. There were 117 registered children between the ages of 2 and 10, including members and non-members. What a fun day! Each child had a chance to meet the Easter Bunny, and parents and grandparents snapped fun photos. The egg hunt started at 1… Continue reading.

Many of us tackle handyman projects around the house all year long. It may be as simple as repairing a loose board on your deck’s steps or as complex as building a whole new deck.  What do we use to make these repairs? Power tools.  Every handyman or handywoman loves a good power tool. Some… Continue reading.

Safety is a serious issue, especially when it comes to electrical safety. For Fulton County REMC, it’s the number one priority. This is not empty talk. Over time, Fulton County REMC has created a culture of safety by putting our employees’ safety and that of the community above all else. At its essence, Fulton County… Continue reading.

This tax season, embrace the audit that will help you save money! An energy audit will include a thorough review and testing of electricity use in your home — along with recommendations on steps you can take to save! An energy audit will help you in several ways. It will: Inform you about your home’s… Continue reading.

When? June 25 — Registration begins at 6 p.m. Business meeting starts at 7 p.m. Where? Rochester High School All registered members will receive a $25 bill credit. Prize drawings will follow the meeting. Members must be present to win. 1 $200 bill credit • 4 $100 bill credits • 6 $75 bill credits •… Continue reading.

Spring is the time for storms, and heavy rains and lightning can send power lines flying off their poles and right into harm’s way. Teach your children to stay away from downed power lines and keep these safety measures in mind: If you see a fallen power line, don’t touch it for any reason. Don’t… Continue reading.