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.

CAMP KILOWAT JUNE 4-7 Camp Kilowatt is a fun, powerful, and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2025. Activities include horseback riding, zip lining, archery, swimming, and learning about electrical safety. APPLY: Apply by March 3 at CampKilowatt.org. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 15-22 Miami-Cass REMC is sponsoring a… 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.

Electricity is essential for nearly every aspect of daily life. We expect it all day every day and rarely think about how it is produced and delivered to our homes. You might be surprised to learn that, behind the scenes, a network of experts is working daily (and even by the minute) to anticipate how… Continue reading.