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.

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.

Trees are majestic, beautiful, and good for the soul. But we also know that our members depend on us to deliver reliable power to their homes and businesses. That’s why Heartland REMC strives to balance maintaining the beautiful surroundings we all cherish with ensuring reliable electricity. You might not realize it, but there are several… Continue reading.

“Well, you could have a geothermal heat pump, but…” YOU NEED A BUNCH OF LAND As one old-timer said, “If you have a lawnmower, then I can put in a geo unit.” With numerous options for the underground loop systems, that’s true. A vertical loop is often installed under driveways or even 10-foot by 10-foot… Continue reading.

Planning to save energy during severe weather can keep you comfortable while helping the environment — and even lead to savings in your wallet. People know the basic rules of supply and demand — price typically goes up when demand goes up. The same goes for electricity; wholesale electricity prices can soar when everyone runs… Continue reading.

When it comes to the internet, you have most likely heard the terms modem, router, and booster. But do you know what each does and how they are different? WHAT IS A MODEM? A modem is a device that connects the internet from your internet service provider (ISP) to your home network. The modem translates… Continue reading.

Members of Heartland REMC will vote on four board seats at this year’s Annual Meeting on June 22. Potential candidates have until April 10 to file for nomination. To file as a candidate, you must secure the signatures of at least 20 Heartland REMC members. The person signing the petition must be the member of… Continue reading.

You have likely heard or read that most automakers are transitioning many or all their new vehicles to electric-only models over the next 10 years. Regardless of the type of car you drive today, the electrification of the transportation sector is underway. We regularly receive inquiries about electric vehicles from Heartland REMC members, so I… Continue reading.