Two years ago, Hoosier Energy became the first generation and transmission cooperative to receive a Certificate of Inclusion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Nationwide Candidate Conservation Agree with Assurances (CCAA) for the monarch butterfly. That commitment to integrated vegetation management and the practices encouraging habitat maintenance and development continues to reap benefits. This… Continue reading.

Indiana’s electric cooperatives have been around for almost 90 years. Read on to learn more about Hoosier co-ops. Can you find the bolded words in the puzzle? ► The first successful U.S. cooperative was organized in 1752 by Benjamin Franklin. ► Electric cooperatives began in the 1930s because it was not cost-effective for investor-owned utilities… Continue reading.

Cooperatives worldwide operate according to the same set of core principles and values adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance. These principles are rooted in the first modern cooperative, founded in Rochdale, England. These principles are a key reason that America’s electric cooperatives operate differently from other electric utilities, putting the needs of their members first…. Continue reading.

Electric cooperatives serve over 42 million people and power over 22 million businesses, homes, schools, and farms in 48 states. You might be surprised by the number of co-ops of all kinds that are around you. Co-ops have been formed to sell produce and electricity, offer financial and banking services, provide housing and health care,… Continue reading.

On July 18, the Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees unanimously voted to provide fiber internet as a new service offered by the co-op. This decision came after conducting several feasibility studies earlier this year. The board’s goal is to provide high-speed, reliable internet to the co-op’s electric membership via fiber-to-the-home. WHY IS THE… Continue reading.

Tax credits and rebates can help bridge the affordability gap to higher-efficiency equipment for your home, allowing you to complete energy efficiency upgrades that can lower your energy use and save you money in years to come. First, knowing the difference between a tax credit and rebate is important. A rebate is a payment for… Continue reading.

HVAC SYSTEMS Geothermal heating & cooling rebate ($450 bill credit) Installation of a new geothermal system with a load management switch. Air source heat pump | air conditioner rebate ($300 bill credit) Installation of a new air source heat pump system with a load management switch installed. Ductless mini-spit heat pump rebate ($200 bill credit)… Continue reading.

At PPEC, ensuring affordable and reliable electricity for our members is our primary focus. Transparency is fundamental to our values, which means we believe in openly sharing both our successes and the challenges we face. As you have been reading in our magazine, the EPA introduced a new rule impacting power plant operations across the… Continue reading.

We’ve all seen the effects of supply chain challenges in products we buy every day. For PPEC, supply chain challenges are also very real and often troubling. Parts and components we frequently need are in short supply, which delays planned upgrades for power reliability and increases the costs of parts and labor. Co-ops are working… Continue reading.

Lions and tigers and giraffes, oh my! More than 3,000 members and families made their way to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo on Aug. 3 for the largest member appreciation day event in co-op history. One of our principles, “Cooperation Among Cooperatives” was in action, as it was a joint event held with neighboring Malinta-based… Continue reading.

Smart harvest safety tips  

LEARN HOW YOUR POWER IS GENERATED. RSVP FOR A FREE PLANT TOUR. This is a full-day trip and free to our members, who will get a chance to see our Cardinal Power Plant up close and personal. People younger than 12, those with health concerns, those who require assistance walking, or those who cannot walk… Continue reading.