Cooperatives in America are as old as the nation itself. The first successful U.S. cooperative was organized in 1752 when Benjamin Franklin formed the Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire — the nation’s oldest continuing cooperative. It continues to operate today. Electric cooperatives began in the 1930s because investor-owned utilities… Continue reading.

As the weather begins to cool this month and we focus on end-of-season yardwork and outdoor projects, its a good time to review some essential outdoor electrical safety tips. Whether trimming trees, cleaning up storm debris, or putting away summer equipment, keeping safety in mind can prevent serious accidents. Heres what every Heartland REMC member… Continue reading.

Since 2014, Heartland REMCs Operation Round Up program has proven that small acts of generosity can lead to big community wins. By rounding up the monthly electric bill to the nearest dollar, Heartland REMC members collectively raise funds distributed as grants to local nonprofits, schools, and community projects. The best part? Most members only donate… Continue reading.

Every week, it seems there’s another headline warning about rising electricity prices. One recent report really stood out to me. In July, the Citizens Action Coalition shared that over the past year, rates from Indiana’s investor owned utilities (IOUs) rose by an average of 17.5%. As the CEO of a utility, I take that personally…. Continue reading.

Explaining where power comes from may seem simple, but it’s not. The act of turning on your lights is at the end of a long and complex journey. The intricacies of getting power to that switch involve thorough and ongoing planning. There is not a day that goes by that my team at Wabash Valley… Continue reading.

When outdoor temperatures soar, our electricity use increases. That’s because our air conditioners run longer and more often to counteract sweltering outdoor temperatures. Factor in that we all tend to use electricity at the same times — in the morning and early evenings — and that equals a lot of strain on our electric grid…. Continue reading.

Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature. However, if you’re planning acamping trip and want some of the comforts of home, such as electricity, you may consider bringing agenerator. Here are some tips for camping with a generator for a safe and comfortable trip. Choose the right generator The… Continue reading.

TWN fiber internet delivers fast, reliable speeds to power all your digital needs. Getting connected is simple with just a few key pieces of equipment, all provided by TWN: Fiber line Technically, your fiber line is a fiber-optic cable that serves as your direct connection to TWN’s larger fiber network. Fiber-optic cables are made of… Continue reading.

Shedding light on reliability This past Memorial Day weekend, more than 100,000 people across Louisiana had an “unexpected outage.” To the regional electrical grid operator, it was a “load shed” event. Some folks called it a “black out.” Whatever label is used, people lost their power. As Wabash Valley Power Alliance’s CEO, this is what… Continue reading.