Metal-coated balloons, or Mylars, can cause electric infrastructure problems and pose a public safety risk. They are linked to thousands of power outages each year. The metallic coating can conduct electricity and cause a short circuit or power surge when in contact with power lines. This can lead to large-scale power outages, melting of electrical… Continue reading.

1. Counted six board members attending with one attending via teleconference. Attorney J. Michael Deweese also attended. 2. Deweese presented the monthly legal report. 3. Brandon Williams presented the monthly CEO report. 4. Jim Savage presented the Wabash Valley Power Alliance report. 5. Todd Smith presented the IEC report. 6. Minutes from the previous board… 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.

Across the U. S., the demand for power is climbing at one of the fastest rates in decades. As the economy becomes more reliant on electricity, electric cooperatives are preparing to meet the challenges that skyrocketing demand brings. The North American Reliability Corporation — the watchdog for the U.S. electric grid — recently released the… Continue reading.

1. Counted seven board members attending. Attorney J. Michael Deweese also attended. 2. Jim Savage presented the WVPA monthly report. 3. Deweese presented the monthly legal report. 4. Rob Schwartz presented the monthly CEO report. 5. Minutes from the previous board meeting were approved. 6. October monthly financials were reviewed and approved. 7. November monthly… Continue reading.

Many Hoosiers start learning about electricity at an early age, often through lessons in school. As we grow up, those facts are sometimes mixed with myths we hear through other people, the media, or social media.  Unfortunately, when it comes to electricity, false information and a lack of knowledge can be deadly. “In these cases, knowing… 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.