On June 1, Mason Raderstorf joined Carroll White REMC as a meter technician. Before joining the REMC team, Raderstorf was an electrical assistant. Born and raised in Logansport, he graduated from Logansport High School in 2023. While in high school, he volunteered at the Logansport Emmaus Food Pantry. “I am confident that my background as… Continue reading.
For Cody Case and Briar Houser, the latest recipients of Hoosier Energy’s Daniel L. Schuckman and W. Eugene Roberts memorial scholarships, becoming linemen not only provides them with career paths. It’s about becoming part of a team. That was the takeaway when they graduated from the North American Lineman Training Center in McEwen, Tennessee, this… Continue reading.
In the age of the internet, you can find lots of advice on ways to save energy at home. However, while energy-efficient products and technologies have evolved over the years, sometimes the advice you encounter has not. See what the experts at ENERGY STAR have to say about five common myths about how to save… Continue reading.
The less energy an appliance like a refrigerator or dishwasher uses, the less it costs to run — which means more money in your pocket each year. The EnergyGuide label is the yellow tag typically found attached to most home appliances, indicating the amount of energy the appliance consumes. Here’swhat to know about using the… Continue reading.
When shopping for appliances, consider two price tags. The first one covers the purchase price — think of it as a down payment. The second price tag is the cost of operating the appliance during its lifetime. You will be paying on that second price tag every month with your utility bill for the next… Continue reading.
The Paulding Putnam Board of Directors has approved a service charge adjustment due to rising costs. The monthly service charge will increase $3.50 (from $41.50 to $45). Unfortunately, our costs to provide you electricity 24/7/365 are outpacing our revenues; see the graphic on page 28 for material examples. The change will be effective on the… Continue reading.
For the co-op, winter peak alerts have traditionally been few and far between. Some years, we experience none at all. This winter, however, told a different story and offered an important reminder about how energy demand continues to change. By mid-December, three winter peak alerts had already been issued, including one that occurred over a… Continue reading.
*Because no other members submitted petitions to run for the board, no formal election is needed. This saves the co-op mail and election costs. The three incumbent trustees will be reelected by affirmation. Members in Districts 1, 6, and 9 will not receive ballots to vote in the election. District 1: Uncontested Marion, Madison, Monroe,… Continue reading.
At Paulding Putnam, one of our guiding principles is Concern for Community, and that commitment starts with the next generation. Our Bright Futures youth programs offer a wide range of educational, leadership, and community opportunities for students of all ages — helping young people learn about energy, leadership, careers, and civic engagement while forming lifelong… Continue reading.
As we continue to grow our fiber broadband division, our team continues to grow as well. This reflects our ongoing commitment to serving our members more effectively and meeting the increasing demands of our day-to-day operations for electric members as well as our new fiber customers. Each new team member brings a unique set of… Continue reading.
Paulding Putnam brought members, employees, and community partners worked together in 2025 to support families, veterans, and local organizations through a series of donation efforts. Each initiative focused on meeting practical needs and strengthening the communities served by the cooperative. SHOE DRIVE: NEW SHOES, NEW SMILES From September through early December, Paulding Putnam hosted a… Continue reading.
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As your electric power cooperative, you’ve likely heard us say many times that our job is to “keep the lights on.” While that’s true, our mission goes far beyond that. We don’t just keep the lights on — we keep life on. Every day, our team works diligently to ensure you and your family have… Continue reading.
