Did you know that a ceiling fan could allow you to raise the thermostat setting without affecting your comfort? Fans create a wind-chill effect on your skin to make you feel cooler. Raising the temperature and using a fan can help you use less energy running your air conditioner. You may even be able to… Continue reading.

These strategies will help you save energy and keep costs down during the summer when the weather is warm and you are trying to keep your home cool. Use your windows to keep out heat Operate your thermostat efficiently Keep your cooling system running efficiently Consider a range of appliances and lighting options Keep hot… Continue reading.

The Heartland REMC Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 22, at the Huntington County Fairgrounds. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and will last until 12:30 p.m. The election is important to all members. Once members have registered, they will receive a ballot and can immediately cast their vote in the 2024 Board of… Continue reading.

One of the most important parts of Heartland REMC’s Annual Meeting will be the election of directors to serve a three-year term on the board. This year, there are elections for four board districts — including Districts 4, 7, 10, and 35. As with other electric co-ops, Heartland REMC members have the right to choose… Continue reading.

Mat Quickery | District 4 Mat Quickery is a vice president with Bippus State Bank and has been in the banking business for 21 years, 16 of those years with Bippus State. He currently works in the Roanoke office. A graduate of Huntington North, Quickery has a degree in business administration from the University of… Continue reading.

May is National Electrical Safety Month, and here at Heartland REMC, we think it’s a great time to look around your home and check for potential safety hazards. Remember, every electrical device has a purpose and a service lifespan. While we can extend their operations with maintenance and care, none are designed to last or… Continue reading.

Heartland REMC will once more be offering scholarships to financially assist students of the REMC members. This year’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 22. The names of 20 eligible winners will be drawn at random and announced near the close of the co-op’s business meeting. Under the guidelines, winning students will receive $500… Continue reading.

Heartland REMC and TWN Communications are on a mission to bring reliable, high-speed fiber internet to HRMEC’s service territory. Construction is well underway on the fiber network and some members have already been connected. For those of you who haven’t, you’re probably wondering how much longer until fiber is available in your neighborhood. Why is… Continue reading.

Spring is just around the corner, and you can practically smell the freshly cut grass. If you are in the market to upgrade your lawn care equipment, you may want to consider electric or battery-powered options. Gas-powered lawnmowers and trimmers may be your go-to, but times are changing. Electric lawn care equipment options are becoming… Continue reading.

With the hot, humid temperatures during the long daylight hours when kids are out of school, it may seem difficult to keep your cool at home this summer — literally and figuratively. Yet, in the literal sense, keeping your cool indoors could pay off by keeping more green in your wallet. Fortunately, there are steps… Continue reading.

Many Hoosier homeowners add a backup generator in case the power goes out during weather turbulence. Yet before severe weather arrives, homeowners should be sure to read and follow instructions in the manual that comes with the generator to ensure safe operation. There are some additional considerations that homeowners should particularly keep in mind with… Continue reading.