The utility industry and the issues impacting it are ever evolving, and as of late, ever more complicated. Hoosier Energy fittingly used the theme of “Complex Issues. Cooperative Solutions.” for its 2023 annual meeting in April. With all 18 member cooperatives represented, though some less so due to recent storms at the time, a variety… Continue reading.

You may not own your apartment or home, but you still have to pay the utility bills. The following simple changes won’t cost you much and they can make a difference for your energy budget. These are great ways to reduce your impact on the environment as well. 1. Focus on lighting. Replace conventional incandescent… Continue reading.

June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. It’s also the time of year when many people endure the headache of a broken air conditioner — and having to go to extreme measures to keep cool. Fortunately, it’s not too late to prepare. There are steps you can take to ensure your cooling system can handle… Continue reading.

Now is the perfect time to make a few changes around the house to help keep you cool and lower your energy bill. Replace your air filters once a month during the summer. When air conditioner filters get dirty, they can get clogged, and the air can’t flow freely through them. This forces your air… Continue reading.

One of my favorite events — and also one of our newest — is coming up on June 1, when Noble REMC will host our second annual Member Appreciation Event. I look forward to this event because it’s a great opportunity for me, our employees and our directors to talk with our members and hear… Continue reading.

It’s finally here! It’s time to vote for your board of directors and mark your calendars for the Noble REMC Annual Meeting. How to Vote All Noble REMC members will receive a paper ballot in the mail about mid-May, where you will mark your vote, approve your 2022 Annual Meeting minutes, tear off the ballot… Continue reading.

Starting as a tree trimmer only two years ago, Jared Buckles has already added the title of groundman to his name. That means he now spends half of his time working with the right-of-way crew and the other half with the line crew. It also means he’s one step closer in his goal of becoming… Continue reading.

How far can a few dollars go to help the environment? An investment of $5 a month allows you to purchase electricity from renewable energy sources and enhance the local landscape, all by simply signing up for Noble REMC’s EnviroWatts program. And the impact of those dollars will soon be seen locally, as we recently… Continue reading.

It’s that time of year when osprey will be building their nests high in the sky in preparation for laying eggs. Unfortunately, when they can’t find a higher perch, they sometimes choose one of the most dangerous locations for their nesting — electrical poles. Noble REMC wants to make sure that these birds stay safe… Continue reading.

Service. Mission. Country. These three words describe our nation’s veterans, and they also succinctly describe a core co-op ethos.  Veterans are innately motivated to serve, and in a similar vein, electric co-ops are guided by foundational principles that put their community first. Electric co-ops were founded to bring electricity to rural areas where there was… Continue reading.