Parenting isn’t easy. Days are packed with activities and it’s hard to find time to talk to your kids about real issues. But the lessons kids learn now will stay with them for the rest of their lives. One important lesson they should learn from you is how to use energy. What should you tell… 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.

While many children of all ages were relieved to be out of school for the summer, there were several deserving students from Hoosier Energy member cooperatives who were looking ahead to the 2023-24 school year. That’s because a total of 14 cooperatives, 13 in the state of Indiana, awarded scholarships to 90 students this year,… Continue reading.

Riding on the bus is a way of life for some 25 million students nationwide, so here are tips from the American School Bus Council to help keep children safe. At the bus stop Getting on/off the bus Riding the bus

A new school year often means a fresh set of supplies, a tech device upgrade and possibly some clothes — which can all put a serious dent in your wallet. Before you start shopping for your children, read through these pointers to help you save money on all things school-related. Make a list  It’s simple… Continue reading.

Many children get nervous about new situations, including changing to a different school, classroom or teacher. Here are some ideas to help ensure that kids have as easy a transition back to class as possible. 1 Consider starting your child on their school sleep/wake schedule at least a week ahead of time so that waking… Continue reading.

While fireworks and Independence Day parades are synonymous with the Fourth of July, no such fanfare comes to mind when discussing energy efficiency. Perhaps it should. If you think about it, energy efficiency not only benefits individuals and families, but the country as a whole. Energy efficiency, combined with energy conservation and advances in technology… Continue reading.

The quickest way to lower your energy costs is to conserve. Here are some simple things you can do that will help you save energy this summer: Give your stove a rest. A microwave oven uses two-thirds less energy than your stove to cook and heat food. Other energy-savers: grilling outdoors or enjoying cold, healthy… Continue reading.

Cool air could escape from your home this summer through two spaces you probably don’t pay much attention to: the attic and the crawl space under the home. If your attic doesn’t have enough insulation it could let cool air out and hot, summer air in. Even though your home was probably built with plenty… Continue reading.

“We’re here to serve you.” These words may sound generic, but to us — your local electric cooperative — they mean everything.  Miami-Cass REMC was created 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 mission-focused heritage is… Continue reading.

METAL-COATED BALLOONS, OR MYLARS, CAN CAUSE POWER OUTAGES AND POSE A PUBLIC SAFETY RISK. The metallic coating can conduct electricity, and can cause a short circuit or power surge when in contact with power lines. This can lead to large-scale power outages, melting of electrical wires, and fires, leading to possible injuries and property damage…. Continue reading.