One of the biggest misconceptions about the power industry is that there’s a simple right answer. In reality, there rarely is. As a co-op member, I expect reliable, affordable power just like you do. As CEO of Wabash Valley Power Alliance, I also see the complexity behind making that happen. Every major power decision involves… Continue reading.
Power lines are put overhead mostly to keep them away from people because they can carry voltage that can seriously injure or kill people if contact is made with them. When people enter that overhead space with drones, they should keep some of these thoughts in mind: Keep your drone at least 100-150 feet away… Continue reading.
Aug. 19: Jessica Lash, member service representative (1st)
Question: Raising your home’s temperature in the summer and lowering it in the winter will save you money. Fact or Fiction? Anwser: Fact
With life being turned upside down for everyone, our volunteer Operation Round Up board is happy to announce the second quarter grant recipients. The board has awarded grants to three organizations this quarter. These funds are made possible by our membership that opt into the Operation Round Up fund by rounding their bill to the… Continue reading.
Get more use out of your backyard deck or patio by lighting it up after dark. You’ll find an array of low-voltage deck lighting fixtures that are as eye-catching during the light of day as they are at night. Installing low-voltage deck lights can be a do-it-yourself job. But if you want an elaborate spread,… Continue reading.
Even though I work in the energy industry, like most people, I still don’t think much about the electricity I use. I expect the lights to turn on when I flip the switch and the coffeemaker to work each morning. Because electricity is so abundant, we don’t think much about it. Since many of us… Continue reading.
