ELECTRICAL SAFETY IS PROBABLY THE LAST THING THAT CROSSES ANYONES MIND ON A SUMMERTIME BOAT RIDE. BUT BECAUSE WATER AND ELECTRICITY ARE A DEADLY COMBINATION, BRUSH UP ON SOME BOATING SAFETY RULES. Be aware of of power lines. Pay close attention when raising or lowering the boats mast or spar and ensure drying sails and… 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.

When summer heats up, our electric bills tend to increase as air conditioners work overtime, driving up home energy consumption. Miami-Cass REMC is your local not-for-profit electricity provider, and we are committed to helping you beat the heat without breaking the bank.  As the temperatures rise over the next few months, we want to inform… Continue reading.

Shadd McLochlin has been with Miami-Cass REMC and Broadway Broadband for nearly seven years and now steps into a new leadership role at the cooperative and its subsidiary. McLochlin started with Broadway Broadband in 2018 while still in college. At that time, he did physical installations of wireless internet in customers’ homes. When the electric… Continue reading.

Tornadoes or other weather-related disasters often bring widespread power outages. Most electric utilities follow a similar methodical plan that ensures power is restored to the greatest number of people in the shortest amount of time in the safest manner possible. To do that, your co-op utilizes this priority system when line crews are working on… 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.