The kitchen is undeniably one of the most loved rooms in our homes, especially around the holidays. It’s where we gather with family and friends for our favorite meals and memories. But like most of us, you probably don’t think about saving energy when you’re planning all your family’s favorite holiday dishes. Here are three… Continue reading.

Some mornings, a dawning sun greets people with light — by electrifying the televisions in their homes. Over the last decade, renewable energy resources including wind farms and solar arrays have generated an increasing share of the electricity powering the nation. As renewable energy technology has become more affordable, utilities have also added more large-scale… Continue reading.

The word “cooperative” is similar to “cooperation,” meaning people working together and mutually benefiting one another and the larger community. That’s the essence of the cooperative spirit, and co-ops exist for one reason: to serve their members. Not only have cooperatives been formed to sell electricity, produce and flowers, but there are also co-ops that… Continue reading.

There are many benefits to having an energy-efficient outdoor shop or barn. Aside from saving energy, an efficient outdoor building can keep the environment around your structure healthy and safe; save money on your water bill; keep your animals happier and healthier; and save you from costly structural repairs. Whether you are looking to build… Continue reading.

No matter your job, a business owner lives in your house: you! As a member of your local electric cooperative, you are actually an owner (a member-consumer) of the organization! Electric cooperatives sprang up across the U.S. in the 1930s as towns and cities across the nation gained access to electricity. The Rural Electrification Act… Continue reading.

• Electric co-ops serve 42 million people and power over 21.5 million businesses, homes, schools and farms in 48 states. • Boone REMC was a model for other rural electric groups in the country. The REMC received one of the Rural Electrification Administration’s first loans on July 22, 1935. It was energized on May 21,… Continue reading.

We all know that life can get busy, and remembering bill due dates can sometimes slip through the cracks. That’s where Heartland REMC’s Auto Pay option comes to the rescue! Let us share why this convenient feature should be on your radar. 1. PEACE OF MIND: Auto Pay ensures that your electric bill is always… Continue reading.

Fiber internet is the gold standard in broadband service, and it’s easy to see why. TWN’s fiber internet provides fast speeds, unlimited data and a reliable, secure connection. But did you know that it offers symmetrical speeds, too? One of the distinguishing factors that sets fiber apart from other types of internet, symmetrical speeds are… Continue reading.

Electronic and mobile devices, TVs, computers and gaming stations have become fixtures in our homes, particularly those homes with children. Consumer electronics, coupled with the proliferation of smart home appliances, technology and electric vehicles, have slowly, but steadily, changed our homes and lifestyles. This ever-connected world is the modern environment in which children are growing… Continue reading.

Electric vehicle owner Laura Matney giggled while glancing at goods when visiting a gas station convenience store. Matney, the marketing manager for Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) and a Power Moves® team member, traveled with her family from Indiana to Sarasota, Florida, in their electric Tesla Model 3. It was Matney’s longest journey in an… Continue reading.

Late summer and early fall often bring tornadoes and floods to our part of the country, so it’s smart to take precautions after a storm hits. Keep in mind that debris from storms can easily ignite if it comes into contact with downed power lines, especially if electrical wires are severed. Also, standing water and… Continue reading.

Many people welcome summer days not with smiles, but with sneezes, sniffles and sensitivity to seasonal allergies that leave them sprinting indoors. Yet their home might not be the allergen safe haven they consider it to be. Some of those very allergens making people ill can easily come indoors — and may be residing alongside… Continue reading.