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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Highlighting the cooperative principles
Two of the Seven Cooperative Principles are highlighted in this month’s magazine: Education, Training, and Information, and Concern for Community. “Education, Training, and Information” simply says Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative will provide training for members, elected officials, managers, and employees to help them further the goals of the cooperative. “Concern for Community” says the cooperative… Continue reading.
Life on the line
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative linemen Russell Rager and Jeff Ferris celebrated 30 years with the co-op this year. When asked what their best memories were, it’s ironic — they both answered first with the derecho of 2012 that took out most of PPEC’s electric plant and left members without power for 10 days. “That storm… Continue reading.
A report to members
Safety Last year was an outstanding year for the cooperative. This year, we continued with our outstanding safety record, which means all our employees are dedicated to working safely and going home to their families each day. Operating margins improved from the prior year and expenses were maintained at below peer levels. Reliability Plant investment… Continue reading.
Annual meeting season has begun
Electric cooperatives are unique. Providing electric service to areas no other utility wanted to serve and bringing the promise of a better life to rural America — none of that has changed in our 81 years. On March 17, Paulding Putnam will hold its 81st member meeting. This meeting, along with the meeting of our… Continue reading.
Meet your trustee candidates
Timothy Derck District 3 “I have been a member-owner of Paulding Putnam Electric for 30 years and live in Antwerp, Ohio. I am a member of the Antwerp Rotary Club, Paulding County Farm Bureau, Antwerp Chamber of Commerce, and Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Antwerp. I am also employed at Antwerp Insurance Agency and, along… Continue reading.
2017 Annual meeting minutes
The 80th Annual Meeting was held at Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative’s headquarters building in Paulding, Ohio, on March 18. Dr. John Saxton, Board Chairman, called the meeting to order at 10 a.m. and led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. The national anthem was played and Peter Niagu offered the invocation. Chairman Saxton noted… Continue reading.
Have you heard? Slight rate adjustment happens this month
How does this impact you? Starting this month, residential members will see their basic monthly service charge increase from $29.50 to $32.95. However, your energy charges will go down. This will result in an increase of about $3 per month on your overall bill, starting this month. Commercial and industrial rates will also be adjusted… Continue reading.
Our mission: Superior customer service
Our mission statement clearly states that we are committed to superior customer service. That doesn’t mean so-so customer service, average customer service, or good customer service — we’re talking SUPERIOR customer service. That is our goal here at PPEC; whether we are employees, line workers, or board members, superior customer service is our primary concern…. Continue reading.
Your rate questions answered
Q. How much will my bill increase? A. The monthly service charge will increase from $29.50 to $32.95. However, this will be offset by a reduction in the energy charges. Overall, including a general revenue increase, residential members will see an increase of about $3 per month. Q. What is the monthly service charge? A…. Continue reading.
Rate adjustment coming
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative, and we strive every day to hold down costs while still providing the reliable, quality service you expect. We recently conducted a cost-of-service study and found we need to implement a slight rate adjustment of around $3 per residential member starting next month. How does the… Continue reading.
2018 budget
It’s never an easy thing to introduce a rate increase. However, in March Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) will increase rates slightly to recover the increasing costs of operations. We all know expenses continue to rise each year, and this impacts PPEC just like it impacts you at home or at your business. We at… Continue reading.
Slight Rate Adjustment
Q. How much will my bill increase? A. The monthly service charge will increase from $29.50 to $32.95. This will be offset by a reduction in the energy charges. Overall, including a general revenue increase, residential members will see an increase of about $3 per month, which would be just under 2 percent. Q…. Continue reading.