When outdoor temperatures drop, electricity use naturally rises. Colder weather drives us indoors, where we rely more heavily on home heating systems, lighting, and household appliances. Heating systems run longer and more frequently to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. Combine that with the fact that most people use electricity at the same time — typically in… Continue reading.
At a lineman rodeo, sustaining safety for several minutes represents a gold standard rather than eight seconds of holding on tight. Neither will you find any bucking broncos or bulls. In a showcase of on-the-job skills and safe operations, Tipmont linemen competed on Aug. 24 and 25 at the 2023 Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo… Continue reading.
One of the many benefits of a super-fast Tipmont internet connection is all the smart devices you can connect in your home. Some are frivolous; look up smart toilets if you dare. But others have practical, even life-saving functions. Earlier this summer, I received an email from my insurance company (State Farm) telling me I… Continue reading.
October is National Co-op Month, and Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) is joining cooperatives across the U.S. to celebrate. Co-ops come in all shapes and sizes, but they each have a common goal: to provide at-cost goods or services for the members of the co-op. Electric co-ops, including PPEC, exist to serve their members. We… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up was started in 2010 as a way to give back to PPEC’s communities. PPEC members have donated more than $1,000,000 back to the community since its inception. Groups in both Ohio and Indiana can apply for funding. The most recent donation recipients include: Organizations can apply for Operation Round Up assistance by… Continue reading.
Let me paint a picture. You are sitting at home, watching your favorite show or team, and just as it gets to the good part — BANG! The lights go out. You frantically pound the button on the remote, hoping you accidentally turned off the TV, only to realize the light in the room is… Continue reading.
NICK ELTZROTH, ENGINEERING MANAGER Nick studied electrical engineering at Ohio Northern and earned his MBA from Ball State University. He and his wife, Claire, reside in the New Haven/Fort Wayne area. The couple have been married for five years and have a 10-month-old son, August (Augie), and a mini labradoodle named Kona. WHY DID YOU… Continue reading.
There are many, many outlets for you to get energy-efficiency tips nowadays, and many of them are very good. They range from the internet and social media videos to this magazine you’re reading. However, what you don’t see much is information on “Where do you start?” There seems to be a lot of confusion about… Continue reading.
