This October, you should be treated by ghoulish figures visiting on Halloween — not tricked by unexpectedly high energy costs.  Every fall, people enjoy the milder temperatures while preparing for the coming Midwestern winter. Make sure you’re treating yourself to energy savings by making the right upgrades. Even small home improvements can lead to long-term… Continue reading.

With severe weather events occurring more frequently, now more than ever, it makes sense to be prepared. During a prolonged power outage or other emergency, this means having enough food, water and supplies to last at least a few days.  In honor of National Preparedness Month in September, I want to remind our members and… Continue reading.

One of our community’s most valuable assets is its investment in its youth. Specifically, our local 4-H programs. Noble REMC is proud to support the program from the moment a child joins to the culmination of his/her work at the 4-H Fair. It all begins during registration, which takes place from October to January.  Since… Continue reading.

Noble REMC wouldn’t be successful without our employees and directors. To highlight the work that they do, we’ve established Lighting the Way to place a spotlight on those who help the co-op thrive. Recently re-elected to his second term, Noble REMC Director Jay Wysong continues to learn and grow as he steps outside of his… Continue reading.

To say we were surprised would be an understatement. To say we were beyond grateful would not. In July, the Avilla Chamber of Commerce announced that Noble REMC was named “Business of the Year” as part of its Business Community Awards. Presented by Chamber representative Kevin Kelly, pictured at right of award, employees Amber Kunkel,… Continue reading.

Commitment to community is one of the pillars that sets cooperatives, including Noble REMC, apart. That’s why we’re so grateful to our members who help us in our mission to give back through our Operation Round Up grant program. With more than 85% of our members participating in the program, the pennies donated by rounding… Continue reading.

Co-op members building their “forever” homes enjoy choosing new home options — from flooring to cabinets to paint colors. Those members can also work with their local electric cooperative to build a Power Moves® Home. Houses built to the Power Moves Home standard are on average at least 20% more energy efficient than a traditional… Continue reading.

It’s no secret that consumers with a water, gas or electricity connection have long been targets for utility scams, but fraudsters have changed their tactics since the COVID-19 pandemic. As consumers became more reliant on technology for work, school and commerce, scammers noted these shifts and adapted their tactics to this changed environment.  While scam… Continue reading.

Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for incoming high school seniors from our cooperative family. Students travel to the nation’s capital to learn about public service, our nation’s history and the electric cooperative story. Noble REMC was fortunate to sponsor two students on the Indiana Youth Tour June 16-23 — Miriam… Continue reading.

Cooperative, community and camp came together June 8-11, when Noble REMC was fortunate to sponsor Churubusco Junior-Senior High School student Alex Dreibelbis, in photo above, at Camp Kilowatt in Brookston. Students entering seventh grade this fall were eligible to attend. The students’ agenda combined traditional outdoor camp activities with environmental education, electrical safety practices and… Continue reading.

Noble REMC wouldn’t be successful without our employees and directors. To highlight the work that they do, we’ve established Lighting the Way to place a spotlight on those who help the co-op thrive. Our right-of-way crew works hard at ensuring the reliability of our system by trimming trees and spraying vegetation. It can be a… Continue reading.

Journeyman Lineman Jeff Houser had a mission from day one on the job at Noble REMC. “My goal has been to teach them [apprentice linemen] everything I know. I don’t claim to know it all by any means, but I do know a lot,” Houser said. “I said, ‘I want you to be better than… Continue reading.