Thanks to the more than 1,500 of our members who participated in this year’s director election! Three directors were elected to three-year terms at the annual business meeting held on April 20 at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds. Brian Gott was elected to a three-year term to represent District 4 upon the retirement of G…. Continue reading.
Cade Powers Orange County REMC hired Cade Powers as the new systems engineer in November. He is a graduate of West Washington Jr./Sr. High School and Purdue University College of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering technology. He is engaged to Brittany Walker and attends church at the Kansas Church of… Continue reading.
Being a member of an electric co-op offers a unique opportunity because you get to be a part of the decision-making process in our business. Because Southern Indiana Power is a cooperative, it is owned by its members. That means members are responsible for voting for other members to take the leadership positions on the… Continue reading.
As we begin a new year, I thought it would be a good time to revisit some of the basic principles that guide the day-to-day operations of your electric cooperative. Cooperatives around the world operate according to a core set of principles. These principles, along with the cooperative purpose of improving quality of life for… Continue reading.
Every year, Southern Indiana Power hosts member information meetings in each of the seven districts of its service territory. These meetings give members a chance to hear from co-op personnel on a range of topics from rebates and energy saving programs to learning about the distinct nature of a cooperative. Members are chosen at random… Continue reading.
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Nov. 30 board meeting. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. The Oct. 20 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. The membership certificates and vouchers were reviewed and approved…. Continue reading.
Hoosier Energy is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative located in Bloomington. The G&T provides wholesale power and services to 18 member systems in central and southern Indiana and southeastern Illinois. Hoosier Energy believes in an “all-of-the-above” power supply strategy that includes coal, natural gas and renewable energy sources. This strategy provides the best… Continue reading.
Harrison REMC is always working to provide the best service possible to members. Accomplishing that goal includes continuous training for our skilled professionals. We are proud to announce that two employees recently graduated from the Hoosier Energy Apprenticeship Training and Safety (HEATS) program. Graduates in the 37th class include line workers, substation mechanics and meter-relay… Continue reading.
Renewable energy options are exciting and part of our future. As a member-owned cooperative, the better Harrison REMC understands emerging trends in renewable energy awareness, the better we can serve you. In particular, understanding trends in consumer understanding and acceptance of renewable energy helps us to adapt to these emerging technologies while continuing to provide… Continue reading.
Harrison REMC’s incentive program will be changing in 2017. The REMC will continue to offer rebates on heat pump water heaters and heating and cooling equipment but some of the specifications have changed. Air source heat pump, dual fuel, mini-split heat pump Must provide 100 percent heating and cooling to the home Units that do… Continue reading.
In November, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative broke ground on a community solar project called OurSolar. The project is partnership with our generation and transmission provider, Buckeye Power, and other electric cooperatives. Buckeye Power is constructing these community solar arrays as part of its generation portfolio. All the electric cooperatives in Ohio are participating in this… Continue reading.
If so, you could win up to $4,550 in scholarships from Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative. To obtain rules and applications for the “children of members” scholarship: Visit www.pec.coop Call the co-op at 1-800-686-2357, or stop by the office: 401 McDonald Pike, Paulding Pick one up from your guidance counselor Deadline to apply: Feb. 14
What is OUrSolar? OurSolar is a new initiative from Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative. We have installed a brand-new solar array, and the renewable energy produced by it is being added to our overall energy mix. PPEC values economically viable sources of renewable energy. OurSolar is one of the most affordable renewable energy sources available. By… Continue reading.
