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SDI La Farga receives $11,600 lighting rebate
Replacing old metal hallide lights with energy-efficient LED lights isn’t cheap — especially not in an 87,000-square-foot industrial facility. But thanks to Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Custom Lighting Program, companies receiving electricity from the co-op are eligible for rebates when making significant energy-efficient lighting upgrades. New Haven, Indiana-based copper recycler SDI… Continue reading.
Cooperatives see the future
Dramatic changes are transforming the energy industry. Interest in renewables is at an all-time high. Consumers want greater control over their energy use and payments. There’s no denying it — electric utilities will have to make changes to accommodate these trends. Luckily, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) is uniquely positioned to meet these changing energy… Continue reading.
PPEC employees give back
Several Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) employees and their family members volunteered recently to plant 16 new trees at Lela McGuire Jeffery Park in Paulding. PPEC’s various community service projects demonstrate one of the co-op’s guiding principles, “Concern for Community.” All the employees had a great time working as a team to give back to… Continue reading.
Bucking the trend
You wouldn’t expect massive bucking bulls to affectionately beg for treats. But when a Professional Bull Riding (PBR) bull brushes his huge, curious nose against your arm, extending a long, grabby wet tongue, you don’t deny him a treat — after all, he’s got his own coveted genetic line at Smith Acres Bucking Bulls farm…. Continue reading.
Living out the cooperative difference
Electric cooperatives have a different model, focus, and employees when compared to other utilities. There is a big cooperative difference. Yes, we are an electric utility, and we must act as a utility, which means we must focus on providing the highest level of electric service to our members — safely and at fair, reasonable… Continue reading.
Fulfilling our promise
Around half of all businesses don’t survive more than five years, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But not all new businesses have Steve McMichael on their side — or the cooperative principle of “Cooperation Among Cooperatives.” Hoja Blanca and Aqua Dulce are the only two electric cooperatives in Guatemala. Still in their development… Continue reading.
At your electric cooperative, we take security seriously
You may not think of our little cooperative as a computer hacker’s dream target, but you’d be wrong. Computer hackers from around the world try to hack our computers daily. We must be on guard at every moment to ensure our computer systems are as secure as possible. No system can be totally secure and… Continue reading.
Introducing your secure new pay-by-phone number
To pay your bill by phone using a credit or debit card, you MUST call this new number. After you dial the toll-free number, the main menu will allow you to choose between various options. After entering your information, you can finalize payments securely and quickly — any time of day. You can still pay… Continue reading.
Utility poles aren’t bulletin boards
Think before you post that sign! Staples, nails and tacks used to hang signs and fliers create dangerous obstacles for electric lineworkers. Their jobs are dangerous enough … help us keep them safe!
Capital credits: One thing that makes us different
This issue, you’ll notice several pages of names of members and former members who have an outstanding capital credits check on file with the cooperative. This means we’ve mailed a check, but it was never cashed. It may have been lost or returned because the person moved and we no longer have a valid address…. Continue reading.
Putting the buck on cancer
Whether you’re a bull rider resisting being thrown to the ground or a child coping with cancer, the goal is the same: Hang on and don’t let go. Rodeo Night at the Paulding County Fair in June was an evening of powerful emotions. With nearly 800 people in the grandstands, the event raised more than… Continue reading.