Paulding Putnam
Paulding Putnam is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Paulding, Ohio, with service territory in northeast Indiana. As a cooperative, Paulding Putnam follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training, and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the cooperative informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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Donate to Our Winter Coat Drive
DROP OFF YOUR DONATION BY NOV. 3 Donations benefit: SIZES 2T THROUGH ADULT XL WILL BE ACCEPTED Drop-off locations PPEC Office 401 McDonald Pike, Paulding, OH 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., M-F New Haven City Hall 815 Lincoln Hwy E, New Haven, IN 8 a.m.-4 p.m., M-F
Co-op Principles 101
Cooperatives play a vital role in transforming communities. The roots of the modern co-op movement can be traced back to a store started by a group of weavers in the town of Rochdale in northern England in 1844. The group was guided by a set of principles drawn up by one of its members, Charles… Continue reading.
Stay in the car!
Neighbors Missy and Beth were heading home after playing pickleball at a school gymnasium. They’d traveled this stretch of their county road together a hundred times over the years. But this drizzly morning was going to be like none before. With their homes almost in sight, they topped a hill. Suddenly, three deer leapt into the… Continue reading.
Keeping warm and staying safe
Electric space heaters and blankets are great ways to stay toasty warm when the temperature drops. But don’t forget about safety before you plug in these chill-chasers. During these winter months, when space heaters and electric blankets come out of hibernation, home fires increase. “Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in… Continue reading.
Avoid downed power lines
If you drive the same route to work every day, odds are you don’t give the road itself a lot of thought. It’s always there; until it’s not. If you suddenly come upon a big orange “road closed” sign with barricades, what do you do? You stop, think about an alternative route, and take it…. Continue reading.
You’re invited – Join us at the PPEC Annual Meeting
Did you know every cooperative is required to conduct an annual meeting of the membership? The purpose is to hold the election for the board of trustees, share important financial information, and, of course, give away bill credit prizes and free lunch to show how much your co-op appreciates its members! Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative’s… Continue reading.
PPEC trustees to be re-elected
District 2: Van Wert County, Ohio William Dowler — Convoy, Ohio Occupation: FarmerYears a PPEC member: 44 yearsActivities/memberships: Church council president, Union Township trusteeQualifications: Current board memberFocus: Maintain a quality workforce; manage competition and clean energy through successful planning to grow the co-op and keep it strong District 4: Emerald, Jackson, Blue Creek, and Paulding… Continue reading.
Two Indiana businesses receive more than $22,900 in rebates
VoMac Truck and Kwik Lok take advantage of PPEC’s lighting rebates VoMac Truck Sales and Service, located in New Haven, was recently presented a check from its local electric cooperative for $15,000 after upgrading the shop’s lighting to energy-efficient LED bulbs. VoMac installed 120 LEDs to replace old metal hallide and fluorescent fixtures, reducing its… Continue reading.
Phone number change?
Update your contact information with PPEC! We want to keep you in the loop when it comes to important information regarding your electric service. Update your contact information to get alerts about: Planned outages Unusually high electric use on your account Late payments Heads-up about tree trimming crews And more Call us at 800-686-2357 or… Continue reading.
Wreaths of honor
Story and photos by Erika Willitzer Every December, volunteers at Arlington National Cemetery gather to lay wreaths at the final resting places of fallen veterans. The tradition started in 1992, and once news spread, others around the world wanted to emulate the ceremony. There are now over 1,400 locations across the country that pay tribute… Continue reading.