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Beware of galloping lines
It’s winter in Indiana. That means storms with wind, snow and ice. When high winds and ice combine, it can affect power lines in a unique way causing them to “gallop.” When ice accumulates on power lines, it forms a teardrop shape. If there are strong winds, the ice that builds up is only on one… Continue reading.
Beat the peak
If you look around your home, you’re likely to have more devices and equipment that require electricity than ever before. Our connected lives are increasingly dependent upon more electricity to function. At the same time, as demand for electricity rises, Jay County REMC must deliver an uninterrupted 24/7 power supply — regardless of market conditions… Continue reading.
Apply for these upcoming youth programs
Camp Kilowatt Date: June 7-10 A fun and unique camp experience for students entering seventh grade. The camp takes place in early June and gives kids a chance to learn about energy while making new friends and enjoying activities and games. This three-day camp includes horseback riding, electric cooperative education, rock climbing, swimming and much… Continue reading.
Preparing for winter storms
This time of the year, dangerous conditions could confine families to their homes for days at a time. MAKE SURE TO PLAN AND PREPARE your home for the winter months. Indiana winters include everything from heavy snows, to freezing rain, to ice storms — sometimes all in one day. All of those forms of winter… Continue reading.
Beat the peak
Let’s face it. Electricity is one of those non-negotiable “must-haves.” And you probably have more devices and equipment that require electricity than ever before. As demand for electricity rises, Noble REMC must deliver an uninterrupted 24/7 power supply — regardless of market conditions or other circumstances. As you might expect based on your own family’s… Continue reading.
Get involved in running for your board of directors
Noble REMC is looking for passionate and hardworking members who want to use their experience and perspective to serve their fellow co-op members and community on our board of directors. We’re not looking for electrical expertise — we can teach you that. We’re looking for drive and vision to lead our cooperative into the future…. Continue reading.
Envirowatts funding for eco projects available
It’s not an easy task to take on by yourself — helping to improve the local landscape. Let Noble REMC and our members help. Each year, we provide grants from our EnviroWatts program to benefit nonprofit service organizations working to better the environment locally. Is your organization cleaning up a local river or lake? Are… Continue reading.
Lighting the Way: Celebrating wins and meeting challenges
Celebrating his 28th anniversary at the co-op this month, Tim Andrews knows how to work through adversity and celebrate the wins. Andrews started his career as a meter reader in 1995 before moving to warehouse coordinator, where now he’s in charge of pulling materials for each day’s projects, as well as keeping an inventory to… Continue reading.
Burns retires
Then: Ray Burns was a kid who had to hide his long hair in his first interview. Now: He’s retiring as a leader at Noble REMC, with 23 years under his belt. Burns, right-of-way foreman, hung up his chainsaw at the end of December after more than two decades of helping to keep our members’… Continue reading.
Upcoming youth program opportunities
Camp Kilowatt Dates: June 7-10 Camp Kilowatt is a fun and unique experience for sixth grade students going into seventh grade. Camp includes electricity generation and transmission education, horseback riding, bucket truck rides, ziplining and so much more! Apply by March 1. Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Dates: June 11-18 Indiana Youth Tour includes… Continue reading.
Charge Ahead program revs up
Do you own an electric vehicle and are looking to save money on the cost of charging at home? Noble REMC has a program to fit your needs: Charge Ahead. By signing up, the program provides members who own electric vehicles the option to increase their energy efficiency, while also saving them money, by offering… Continue reading.












