Ballot packet coming in June  The Annual Meeting of the members will be held on July 28 at the Jasper County Fairgrounds beginning promptly at 6 p.m. in the Community Building. Bill credit drawings will be held after the meeting.  You will get your ballot packet in the mail at the end of June with… Continue reading.

SUPPORTING THE JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF’S K-9 PROGRAM At Jasper County REMC, we believe in the power of community. Through Operation Round Up, our members come together to support local programs that make a real difference right here at home. One recent grant recipient, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department K-9 program, is a strong example of… Continue reading.

Whenever I can get outside, I am there. Just last month, I completed a half-marathon. Most of my training was outside, and I experienced all kinds of weather along the way. Maybe that’s why I enjoy summer so much. But from a professional standpoint, it can put us to the test. As temperatures rise, so… Continue reading.

By Jeff Conrad In Indiana, the month of May brings a familiar rhythm. The Indianapolis 500 captures our attention, and with it comes the language of racing, preparation, precision, teamwork, and strategy. Drivers don’t just show up on race day and hope for the best. Success is built through months of planning, testing, and coordination… Continue reading.

If you opened your January electric bill and thought, “That seems high,” you weren’t alone. When bills jump, it’s natural to ask what changed. One question I’ve heard quite a bit lately is whether data centers and large energy users are driving up electricity costs. Here’s what I can tell you. In February, we announced… Continue reading.

One of the biggest misconceptions about the power industry is that there’s a simple right answer.  In reality, there rarely is. As a co-op member, I expect reliable, affordable power just like you do. As CEO of Wabash Valley Power Alliance, I also see the complexity behind making that happen. Every major power decision involves… Continue reading.

February brings some of the coldest weather of the year, and as our home heating systems work harder and longer to keep us warm, we typically see higher energy bills. There are a few key factors that affect electricity prices, and there are a few ways you can meaningfully impact home energy savings. When you… Continue reading.

Update Your InfoPlease update your contact information. Having an accurate phone number and email on file is important so we can keep you informed with electric or internet updates. Hidden #34567002. Call the office, update it in SmartHub, or use the form on the back of your bill. Whole-Home GeneratorsFor the safety of our linemen, please… Continue reading.

The most effective way to reduce clutter and waste is to avoid creating it in the first place. Creating a new product generates greenhouse gases and consumes a significant amount of materials and energy. As a result, reduction and reuse are the most effective ways you can save natural resources, protect the environment, and save… Continue reading.

When the power is working, no one thinks about it. That’s exactly how it should be. But behind that reliability is a lot of planning, much of it done years before electricity is ever needed. At Wabash Valley Power Alliance, planning ahead is not optional. It’s our responsibility. Electricity has to be available instantly, whether… Continue reading.

I’m Violet Sistorvaris, and I’m pleased to introduce myself as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Jasper County REMC. At the time of this writing, I have been with the cooperative for three days, and by the time you receive this magazine, I will have had the privilege of serving this community for about a… Continue reading.