With the arrival of harvest time, Indiana’s farmers are shifting into high gear as they move into their fields to bring in their crops. The increased activity puts farmers and farm workers at greater risk, warns John Gasstrom, CEO of Indiana Electric Cooperatives.  “Combines and grain augers are large pieces of equipment,” says Gasstrom. “People… Continue reading.

Cinderella said it best when she sang, A dream is a wish your heart makes. Sometimes you don’t even know you have a dream until it’s unfolding right in front of you. This one starts with three chicks and a few dozen eggs. Ali Buckland and her husband, Brandon, had four chickens on their farm… Continue reading.

This month, electric cooperatives across the country will celebrate National Co-op Month and reflect on the unique advantages of being part of a cooperative. Its also the perfect time to thank you the members who make it all possible. For us, its not just a celebration. Its a chance to reaffirm the values that guide… Continue reading.

October is National Co-op Month — and this year, the United Nations has gone even further, declaring 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives. What does that mean? Maybe not much at first glance. But for me, it’s a powerful reminder that co-ops aren’t just another business model. They are something better. A few years ago,… Continue reading.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly popular tool for many industries and our daily lives. AI is a hot topic sometimes exciting, sometimes a little scary. It has the potential to bring many opportunities and a few challenges to the electric utility sector. But machine learning takes time, and were still in the process… Continue reading.

As the Marketing Communication: Coordinator for Jay County REMC, a large part of my job is community relations and community-based programs. Every year, I work to improve existing programs and create new ones that address the needs we see in our communities. This year, weve added an event focused on farmers and safety around power… Continue reading.

Every week, it seems there’s another headline warning about rising electricity prices. One recent report really stood out to me. In July, the Citizens Action Coalition shared that over the past year, rates from Indiana’s investor owned utilities (IOUs) rose by an average of 17.5%. As the CEO of a utility, I take that personally…. Continue reading.

Explaining where power comes from may seem simple, but it’s not. The act of turning on your lights is at the end of a long and complex journey. The intricacies of getting power to that switch involve thorough and ongoing planning. There is not a day that goes by that my team at Wabash Valley… Continue reading.

Understanding electric equipment responsibilities As July rolls in with longer days and rising temperatures, there is also an increased potential for severe weather. Summer storms can arrive quickly and hit hard, sometimes causing significant damage to essential electric equipment throughout our community. Jay County REMC is always prepared to respond swiftly to outages and restore… Continue reading.

The quickest way to lower your energy costs is to conserve. Here are some simple things you can do to help you save energy this summer. Give your stove a rest A microwave oven uses two-thirds less energy than your stove to cook and heat food. Other energy-savers include grilling outdoors or enjoying cold, healthy… Continue reading.