People often ask, “What’s in it for me?” This is a fair question, as we all need to act in our self-interest now and then. The great thing about coops is that instead of asking, “What’s in it for me?” we say, “This is what’s in it for us.” When the market refuses to offer… Continue reading.

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays ending, we’ll do just about anything to make things easier on ourselves. The convenience of electric space heaters are great, but don’t forget about all of the safety precautions you may have overlooked. “Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States,”… Continue reading.

CAMP KILOWATT JUNE 5–8 Camp Kilowatt is a fun, powerful, and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2024. Activities include horseback riding, zip lining, archery, swimming, and learning about electrical safety. APPLY: Apply by March 1 at CampKilowatt.org. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 16–23 Jay County REMC is sponsoring… Continue reading.

Ringing in a new year sparks a sense of renewed hope and optimism about the future. For me, it’s a time to reflect on where we are and where we’re going. At the heart of this reflection, I think about ways we can better serve you, the members of the cooperative. Our team at Jay… Continue reading.

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the warehouseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.The stockings were hung in our lobby with care,In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.The linemen were nestled all snug in their beds,While visions of a good night’s sleep danced in their heads.All the employees and… Continue reading.

Sign up to participate in our Operation Round Up program and you could be the winner of a $10 bill credit. One winner will be chosen in a drawing on Dec. 29 for the credit. 

A big “thank you” to The Portland Foundation for a recent grant award toward Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. These partnerships continue to help programs like this thrive in our community. Thank you!

This holiday season you’ll probably see lots of advertising for “smart” home accessories. Fortunately, you can spend money on some gifts that can lead to long-term savings. Commercials this time of year highlight all sorts of gadgets. Often, many of these devices are about convenience, such as remotely turning lights and appliances on and off…. Continue reading.

The holiday season is just around the corner and soon, festive music will flood the airwaves, sparkling lights and decorations will adorn homes and businesses, and good tidings will abound. The holidays also bring a frenzy of decorating, cooking and family gatherings, and amid the hectic hustle and bustle, you may receive higher-than-usual energy bills…. Continue reading.

Every October, electric cooperatives around the state participate in Cooperative Community Day. This is a special time where co-op employees across the state volunteer in their community in various ways. It could be organizing a food drive for the local food pantry, helping out at the animal shelter, or even planting trees in a nearby… Continue reading.