By Jeff Conrad In Indiana, the month of May brings a familiar rhythm. The Indianapolis 500 captures our attention, and with it comes the language of racing, preparation, precision, teamwork, and strategy. Drivers don’t just show up on race day and hope for the best. Success is built through months of planning, testing, and coordination… Continue reading.
As harvest season ramps up in Indiana, farmers and their crews are busy moving equipment to and from the fields. This increased activity, however, raises the risk of accidents, especially involving electricity, cautioned Jon Elkins, vice president of safety, training and compliance at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “Combines and grain augers are large pieces of equipment,”… Continue reading.
When summer’s hottest days hit, the first thing you may want to do when you get home is turn the thermostat down a couple degrees. Throughout our region, thousands of others are responding the same way. Every air conditioner and fan starts working at full speed to keep everyone cool and comfortable. The end of… Continue reading.
Did you know PPEC is the first Ohio cooperative to shift our IT platform to the cloud? I wanted to share some exciting news about how we’re enhancing our IT infrastructure to better serve our nearly 14,000 members. I’ll try not to “geek out” as I share what we’ve been doing this past year. Our… Continue reading.
When it’s time to replace your home heating system, a heat pump may be your best option. Heat pumps have been around for decades, and in that time, the technology has come a long way. It’s easy to miss the full value of a heat pump, because the name doesn’t quite do it justice. The… Continue reading.
Nestled on the historic Lincoln Highway and powered by Paulding Putnam EC, Lincoln Ridge Farms is a testament to tradition, innovation, and family heritage. Established in 1919, the farm has been a cornerstone of the community for over a century, evolving from a Guernsey cattle farm into a vibrant destination for fresh produce and family… Continue reading.
We need your help to locate past PPEC members so they can receive the refunds due to them. A list of individuals and businesses that have unclaimed capital credits can be found on the co-op’s website, PPEC.coop/capital-credits, or by stopping into the office. These former members’ refunds were returned “undeliverable” by the U.S. Postal Service…. Continue reading.
Tree roots and power lines often coexist without problems. But whether you’re dealing with underground or overhead power lines, take these precautions when planting trees. Not only do dangers lurk for the person planting the tree, nearby power lines and trees can be harmed as well. Trees growing too close to electrical lines are the… Continue reading.
As we begin August and start to think about the summer winding down, I want to share some highlights that are a testament to our cooperative’s commitment to education, community, and our valued members. Recently, our linemen had the honor of participating in the Kosciusko Sheriff Department’s Camp H.E.R.O. This annual camp provided local youth… Continue reading.
Every year, KREMC awards 10 $350 4-H scholarships to co-op members who participate in 4-H. Get to know some of the 2024 scholarship recipients! CARTER IMHOFF Whitko Jr/Sr High School Carter Imhoff was very happy to learn he was one of the recipients of this year’s KREMC 4-H scholarships. As the Treasurer of the Pierceton… Continue reading.
Kosciusko REMC looks forward to showing our cooperative members our heartfelt appreciation. During the month of August, stop in to see us on Fridays between noon and 3 p.m. We will be giving out free treats, awesome gifts, and a few surprises! Keep an eye on your email inbox and our KREMC social media channels… Continue reading.
