Did you know your cooperative participates in many community events or sponsorships throughout the year? In June, we sponsor two to four soon- to-be seniors on a trip to Washington, D.C. This year, one of our member service representatives is going as a chaperone. Her participation ensures that the students who apply can attend with… Continue reading.

Dain Hayworth is the incumbent director for District 1. Hayworth and his wife, Kate, reside in rural Rensselaer. The Hayworths have two grown children: Ashley (Joe Hopp) and Justin (Olivia), and four grandchildren. Hayworth has been an active member of many organizations in Jasper County. He was a member of the Jasper County Farm Service… Continue reading.

Mark Kingma recently received his Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). An ever-changing business environment has imposed new demands on electric cooperative directors, requiring increased knowledge of changes in the electric utility business, new governance skills, and a solid understanding of the cooperative principles and business model. Jasper County… Continue reading.

This year, our Fair Sponsor Day is Tuesday, July 22. We’ll start bright and early with coffee and doughnut holes from 6 to 8 a.m. Hidden #20707002. Stop by the booth from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to chat with our employees, ask questions, or grab some swag!

Electronics Recycling Day was a great success! We were amazed by the amount of stuff that members brought in. This year, we collected about 24,298 pounds of electronics to be returned! The most surprising item this year was an ATM! Unfortunately, there was no cash inside, we checked.

Rensselaer Central Middle School received two grants. The first was to aid in the cost of purchasing new microscopes and performing maintenance on the current microscopes. The second was to help fund the PBIS field trip program. A grant was awarded to the Tri-County Summer Meal Program to help purchase food and supplies. Grant funds… 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.

Some people tackle spring cleaning by decluttering and scrubbing their home — while missing the most vital equipment saving them from a sweltering summer. Many people welcome the season’s warmer weather with a thorough spring cleaning of their home. This frequently includes focusing on sprucing up living spaces — or getting to that long to-do… Continue reading.

You can increase the value of your income tax refund this spring by spending it on improvements that keep more money in your pocket all year long. Many people eagerly welcome income tax refunds with plans for major purchases or upgrades, including home renovations. If you are thinking about improvements to your house, consider upgrades… Continue reading.

A plain patch of parched grass may one day bloom with bustling buildings thanks partly to electric cooperatives plotting the way. Electric distribution co-ops and the generation and transmission cooperatives that provide them with wholesale power plan for development in the regions they serve. They must anticipate future growth and ensure that electricity is available… Continue reading.

Many think of icicles as one of winter’s picturesque images. If your roof faces the south, you may see icicles forming during the day as the sun melts the snow. Yet icicles elsewhere on the roof, or with substantial ice buildup on the roof, can potentially lead to significant issues. Icicles can signal an ice… Continue reading.

We had so much fun in the Christmas season! The Remington and Rensselaer Christmas Parades were held on Dec. 7. Hidden #35159. Our inflatable friends were a big hit again this year .