2026 DIRECTOR PETITIONS NOW AVAILABLE If you reside in District 1, 2, or 9 and are interested in running for election, contact the office to get your petition. The petition must be signed by at least 15 members and returned to the REMC office by Friday, March 13, which is no less than 90 days… Continue reading.
To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Feb. 26 board meeting.
Lineworker Appreciation Day is on April 14. As we celebrate the remarkable men and women who ensure reliable power, let’s recognize the Steuben County REMC Operations Department’s unwavering dedication to the local communities they serve.
The best highways in the country can have impeded traffic due to high vehicle volumes. The same can happen with your internet. Imagine, in our car analogy, that you are driving on I-69 in Fort Wayne. There are six lanes of traffic, and during certain days and times, rush hour traffic can decrease the speed… Continue reading.
Do you want to level out your electric bill? Steuben County REMC offers budget billing to help members manage their monthly bills by equalizing them each month. To be eligible to sign up for budget billing: Budget accounts are recalculated at the beginning of the calendar year, and the monthly amount is adjusted accordingly. Your budget… Continue reading.
When planting trees, follow these guidelines to avoid potential problems. Always remember to call 811 before you dig. Low Tree Zone: Avoid planting within 20 ft. of power lines. Only plant shrubs and small trees that reach a mature height of 15 ft. or less. Medium Tree Zone: Plant medium trees (under 40 ft. when… Continue reading.
As CEO of Decatur County REMC, I am proud to lead an organization that stands firm on the values and principles foundational to cooperatives worldwide. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to serve the needs of our members, uphold transparency, and operate with the highest levels of integrity. Our cooperative is built on… Continue reading.
The regular meeting of the Decatur County REMC Board of Directors was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Steve AmRhein. Steve Nobbe recorded the minutes. All board members were present, along with CEO Brett Abplanalp and employee Matt Raver. Approval of agendaSuzanne Parmer moved to approve the agenda. Brian Scheidler seconded the motion,… Continue reading.
As a homeowner, you may wonder how your co-op makes sure that there is enough power to meet your needs while ensuring reliability, especially with the increasing number of alternative energy resources popping up in the area. The reality is that keeping your lights on is a collaborative effort. At the heart of our energy… Continue reading.
Calling all runners and walkers! You are invited to join the KV REMC Junior Board of Directors as they host a Suicide Prevention Fun Run/Walk. This event is part of a community service commitment for the students and is especially meaningful to them. Many of the students have been personally affected by suicide and have… Continue reading.
