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.

After nearly five decades of dedicated service to the electric cooperative community, Bob Hippensteel is retiring from the Heartland REMC Board of Directors. His tenure, which began on March 25, 1977, with Wabash County REMC and continued through its consolidation with Heartland REMC, reflects a profound legacy of leadership, commitment, and community spirit. Hippensteels impact… Continue reading.

One of the most important parts of Heartland REMCs 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 1, 4, 9, and 10. As with other electric co-ops, Heartland REMC members have the right to choose board… Continue reading.

Members of Heartland REMC will cast their votes for four directors at this years meeting. Results of the balloting will be announced at the end of the business meeting. Directors serve three-year terms. Biographical information on each of the candidates follows. Jason Dawes is a longtime resident of Wabash, Indiana. He has been a REMC… Continue reading.

TWN and Heartland REMCs cutting-edge fiber network is rapidly expanding, bringing fast, reliable fiber internet to more communities every day! Currently, over 5,100 members are connected and enjoying highspeed fiber-to-the-home. Lafayette, Lincolnville, Uniondale, Huntington, Hopewell, Mt. Etna, Wabash West, Servia, Rock Creek, and Bippus are already reaping the benefits of TWN fiber internet, and now… Continue reading.

As the demand for electricity rises, Indiana’s two not-for-profit electric generation and transmission (G&T) cooperatives made the bold move and bought a power plant together.  As G&T’s, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) and Hoosier Energy are the power supply partners to 34 electric co-ops in Indiana, supporting all corners of the state. WVPA and Hoosier… Continue reading.