In addition to our annual 4-H voucher program — which provides a bill credit for members who register their children in 4-H — Noble REMC continues to support the program throughout the year with our 4-H Electric Workshop, as well as judging at area 4-H fairs. We held our workshop in June this year, where… Continue reading.

Indiana Youth Tour is described by our delegates as a once-in-a-lifetime experience for high school juniors from our cooperative family, where students travel to Washington, D.C., to learn about public service, our nation’s history and the electric co-op story. Noble REMC had the opportunity to sponsor two students on the Indiana Youth Tour June 11-18:… Continue reading.

It’s no wonder history fascinates Noble REMC’s Meter Supervisor Dan Cochard. Growing up on a golf course west of Albion, he’s immersed himself in the history of Noble County, from reading his favorite book – “Alvord’s History of Noble County, Indiana” (the 1895 edition, of course) – to searching for Native American artifacts to learning… Continue reading.

Many people welcome summer days not with smiles, but with sneezes, sniffles and sensitivity to seasonal allergies that leave them sprinting indoors. Yet their home might not be the allergen safe haven they consider it to be. Some of those very allergens making people ill can easily come indoors — and may be residing alongside… Continue reading.

“We’re here to serve you.” These words may sound generic, but to us — your local electric cooperative — they mean everything.  Noble REMC was created by our community to serve our community. Back in the day, neighbors banded together and formed our co-op to bring electricity to an area where there was none. That… Continue reading.

It may have been a hot evening, but that didn’t stop nearly 1,100 of you from coming out to celebrate Noble REMC’s second annual Member Appreciation Event on June 1.  Members and their families enjoyed a myriad of activities we had set up at the Noble County Community Fairgrounds. From a free porkburger meal and… Continue reading.

Numbers and math aren’t for everyone. For most of us, it might as well be another language. But for Manager of Finance and Accounting Adam Chitwood, it’s more like a puzzle that needs to be solved. Everything comes down to “that penny equals another penny,” as he explains it. After four years at Noble REMC,… Continue reading.

Noble REMC’s Annual Meeting is an opportunity for members to hear an overview of the past year’s accomplishments, be reminded of our focus on our community and members, and learn the results of our board of directors’ election. And that’s exactly what we broadcast on June 14 on both our Facebook page and our YouTube… Continue reading.

Indiana’s electric cooperatives and its statewide magazine, Indiana Connection, recently announced the winners of the 26th annual Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest. Noble REMC is proud to share that Kendallville resident and member Elizabeth Mattos received an honorable mention in the 12th grade category for her work. Congratulations, Elizabeth! We’re honored to have you… Continue reading.

Described as someone who “got things done,” Noble REMC employees and directors are mourning the loss of our former colleague and friend, Sue Browning, who passed away in May.  Browning began her career with the co-op in 1988 as the executive assistant to Manager Bruce Billow, acting as the secretary for the manager and staff…. Continue reading.

Planning ahead to save energy during the dog days of summer can help keep you cool while helping the environment — and even get you some money back! Most people know the basic rules of supply and demand: When demand goes up, the price typically goes up, too. The same goes for electricity — when… Continue reading.

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” This is often said when someone is about to do something foolish or risky. If they heed this advice, it means they did not commit to “one basket,” but instead hedged their bets with multiple options.  This strategy is how I describe… Continue reading.