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.
Congratulations to Debbie Bezy and Leslie Beard for being recognized at the Indiana Electric Cooperatives Annual Meeting for their years of service to the cooperative. Debbie was recognized for 35 years of service and Leslie was recognized for 25 years of service. Debbie Bezy Leslie Beard
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 side of the power line, taking on the shape of an… Continue reading.
Across the U. S., the demand for power is climbing at one of the fastest rates in decades. As the economy becomes more reliant on electricity and data centers continue to pop up in many parts of the country, electric cooperatives are preparing to meet the challenges that skyrocketing demand brings. The North American Reliability… Continue reading.
By Chris Adam Winter in Indiana often brings heavy snow, freezing rain, ice storms and strong winds. These conditions not only create travel hazards but can also cause electrical dangers, warns Indiana’s electric cooperatives. “Safety around electricity should be top of mind year-round,” said John Cassady, CEO of Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “In the winter, snow… Continue reading.
At Noble REMC, we’ve always believed that the heart of our cooperative is you — our members. This isn’t a company run by distant executives. It’s guided by people who live right here: farmers, bus drivers, small business owners, and neighbors who care about the same things you do. That’s what makes us strong. Now,… Continue reading.
It doesn’t look like much now — a few excavators pushing around dirt — but soon it will be a battery storage facility to help offset the demand on our system. The Substation Battery Program, through our power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA), will see 2-5 MW-rated batteries installed at five of Noble REMC’s… Continue reading.
Is your group doing something amazing for the environment? Maybe you’re planting trees, cleaning up local parks, restoring wildlife habitats, or teaching kids about recycling. Whatever your project, we’d love to help make it happen! Apply today for Noble REMC’s EnviroWatts grant! Every year, we award funding to nonprofit organizations that are making a difference… Continue reading.
Across the U. S., the demand for power is climbing at one of the fastest rates in decades. As the economy becomes more reliant on electricity, electric cooperatives are preparing to meet the challenges that skyrocketing demand brings. The North American Reliability Corporation — the watchdog for the U.S. electric grid — recently released the… Continue reading.
1. Counted seven board members attending. Attorney J. Michael Deweese also attended. 2. Jim Savage presented the WVPA monthly report. 3. Deweese presented the monthly legal report. 4. Rob Schwartz presented the monthly CEO report. 5. Minutes from the previous board meeting were approved. 6. October monthly financials were reviewed and approved. 7. November monthly… Continue reading.
Many Hoosiers start learning about electricity at an early age, often through lessons in school. As we grow up, those facts are sometimes mixed with myths we hear through other people, the media, or social media. Unfortunately, when it comes to electricity, false information and a lack of knowledge can be deadly. “In these cases, knowing… Continue reading.
