Carroll White REMC’s new director of engineering, Jason Armold, brings years of valuable experience to the co-op. He has worked in the utility industry since 2013, with positions at NiSource, NIPSCO, and Citizens Energy Group. Prior to that, he spent 15 years in commercial construction. “I look forward to serving our members and bringing my… Continue reading.
Typically in this report I would discuss the previous year’s activities and share the cooperative’s future direction. However, as we have heard on way too many occasions, these are not ordinary times. To understand the cooperative’s current position, we really need to talk about 2019 and the first half of 2020 in the same breath…. Continue reading.
The Steuben County REMC Operation Round Up board of trustees granted over $45,000 to much needed local community projects in 2019. Some of these projects include Steuben Mobile Meals, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Fremont Youth and Community Outreach and Junior Achievement of Steuben County. By members like you agreeing to “round up” your bill to… Continue reading.
Exercise one of the greatest benefits of being a member of an electric co-op by voting for the upcoming year’s board of directors. Districts 1, 2 and 9 are up for election. District 1 Gary Shough Gary Shough and his wife, Kelly, have been REMC members since 1993. They raised their son and daughter in… Continue reading.
YOUR REMC IS MORE THAN AN ELECTRIC UTILITY. IT IS LITERALLY PUTTING MONEY BACK IN YOUR POCKET. We issued checks in 2017 for members with capital credits from 1986. Please check the listing at www.remcsteuben.com/unclaimed-capital-credits to see if you recognize any names in this listing.
Sept. 1: Gary Ritter, journeyman lineman (33rd) Sept. 17: Braden Nichols, journeyman lineman (8th)
How many businesses, homes, schools, farms, etc., do co-ops power in the U.S.? A. 15 million B. 20 million C. 25 million Answer: B
Every year, some 5,000 people are scalded by hot tap water. Most of these accidents involve the elderly and children under the age of five. Just two seconds of exposure to water that’s heated to 150 F will cause a third-degree burn — the most serious type — in most adults. If water is heated… Continue reading.
Follow these tips if you’re painting indoors: A well-ventilated house makes for a healthier home under any circumstances. But it becomes even more important when you’re tackling an interior painting project. To avoid health problems when you’re painting the inside of your home: Schedule painting for dry periods in the fall or spring when it’s… Continue reading.
Pressure washers are handy tools. They can clean up almost anything and make a house or deck look brand new. And electrically powered ones are among the only tools that mix water and electricity during use — an otherwise deadly combination. Pressure washers can be safe to use if you read the manual carefully —… Continue reading.
Late summer and early fall often bring tornadoes and floods to our part of the country. It’s important to take precautions with your home’s electrical system. Debris from storms can easily ignite if they come into contact with downed power lines, especially when electrical wires are severed. Also, standing water and even appliances can become… Continue reading.
