By Carly Nichols As I look at the blank page before me, I wonder if this is how Myles Nasby feels when faced with an untouched piece of timber. As the owner of Nasby Chainsaw Art, he has the skills and talent to turn a plain tree stump into a work of art. With over… Continue reading.

You’re likely noticing more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road and charging stations in shopping areas and other public locations. Several factors, such as new vehicle options, lower prices, additional charging stations, and financial incentives, are driving the increasing popularity of EVs. According to Kelley Blue Book (KBB), EVs accounted for 7.6% of all sales… Continue reading.

When people hurriedly get ready for volatile winter weather, electricity generators are already prepared — and have been for months. As a generation and transmission cooperative, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) works with the power plants it owns to ensure that they are ready to weather the worst each season. That means handling searing summer… Continue reading.

As November kicks off, it’s hard to believe we will soon gather with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season. This festive time of year brings joy and warmth, but as the weather gets cooler and we spend more time indoors, the holidays can also bring increased energy use and a higher risk of… Continue reading.

By Carly Nichols Years ago, two workers on a job site were overheard guessing what S.D.P. Manufacturing’s initials stood for. Their final guess was “Set Dat Poe,” and with good reason: they offer equipment for setting poles, digging, and hauling. S.D.P. is truly a family company. They are owned and operated by Selena and Dru… Continue reading.

Come explore the HoliJay Lights this year to support our community and to see the Jay County REMC display. These exciting holiday lights will be sure to impress your family, and the entry fee is a simple good will donation. Enjoy the HoliJay Lights at the Jay County Fairgrounds now through the end of December!

When Lauren Davis discusses electric cooperative jobs, she admits that few consider a role similar to hers in human resources or the job that began her evolving co-op career.  Davis, the human resources manager for Wabash Valley Power Alliance, began her WVPA career in economic development. Her positions are an example of the wide breadth… Continue reading.

Wabash Valley Power Alliance is a not-for-profit electric cooperative that provides wholesale power to 23 electric distribution cooperatives. That makes us a co-op of co-ops! Our strong partnership with our member co-ops across Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri is how we deliver great rates. 1) AN ELECTRIFYING JOURNEY How does the partnership work? Imagine electricity as… Continue reading.

Teaching youngsters the important lesson of energy efficiency Electronic and mobile devices, TVs, computers, and gaming stations have become ubiquitous fixtures in our homes, particularly those with children. Consumer electronics and the proliferation of smart home appliances, technology, and electric vehicles have slowly but steadily changed our homes and lifestyles. This ever-connected world is the… Continue reading.

At Jay County REMC, we strive to maintain a reliable power supply by keeping power lines clear in rights-of-way (ROW). A right-of-way is the land we use to construct, maintain, replace or repair underground and overhead power lines. Rights-of-way enable the co-op to provide clearance from trees and other obstructions that could hinder the power… Continue reading.