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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Youth Tour
What are you doing this summer? Your electric co-op wants to send you on an all-inclusive trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. Interested in a life-changing leadership experience in Washington, D.C.? Ohio: June 8-14, 2018 Indiana: June 7-14, 2018 While on Youth Tour, you’ll visit: U. S. Capitol World War II Memorial Jefferson Memorial… Continue reading.
You have the control at your cooperative
The title of my article relates to one of the seven cooperative principles all co-ops adhere to — democratic member control. Simply put, it means the membership — you and I — get to elect the board of trustees that oversees the cooperative. This is unique in the utility world. At electric cooperatives, members elect… Continue reading.
Calling all high school seniors!
More than $5,000 in scholarships from PPEC will be awarded! APPLY TODAY! Visit www.PPEC.coop Call the co-op at 1-800-686-2357 Stop by the co-op office: 401 McDonald Pike Pick them up from your guidance counselor Deadline to apply: February 2018
A slice of the pie
Unlike investor-owned utilities that maximize profits to pay their shareholders, not-for-profit electric cooperatives do not exist to earn a profit. You receive capital credits because you are more than a customer — you’re an owner of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative. Capital credit payments represent your ownership in your cooperative and are one of the most… Continue reading.
Democracy is at the heart of your co-op
One of the seven cooperative principles is democratic member control. Simply put, this means the cooperative members elect the board of trustees, who then guide the direction of the cooperative. This issue of the magazine contains the official announcement of our board elections, which will be held prior to the 2018 annual membership meeting. Cooperatives… Continue reading.
Handmade items by our members
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative is a proud supporter of local businesses! You can even save at local business, like these, through our Co-op Connections Card program! Find out more at ppec.coop. GiGi’s Studio Boutique GiGi’s Studio Boutique is run by individuals with Down syndrome who use a process called sublimation to make a variety of… Continue reading.
Official notice: board election process begins
The Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) board of trustees consists of nine co-op members who each represent one district within the territory served by PPEC. The trustees are responsible for establishing, reviewing, and revising corporate policies to ensure that service to the PPEC membership is foremost in mind, while maintaining a stable yet competitive position… Continue reading.
What is a cost-of-service study?
The cost-of-service study is a professional study used to determine the actual cost to provide electric service to our members. The study reviews the current rate design to see if costs are recovered as they are incurred. As with any organization or business, there are fixed costs and variable costs. It is important that fixed… Continue reading.
Members helping members
When lightning strikes your home, it’s bad — but when it causes your house to burn down, it’s utterly devastating. However, in July 2016, the Rev. Jim Wright and his wife, Tammy, knew that God had to have a plan for it to happen. With Jim already facing cancer, it was hard for them to… Continue reading.
Electricity continues to remain a great value
It is a fact that things cost more today than they did yesterday, last year, or five years ago. The price of electricity has increased as well. However, when compared to things we buy every day, electricity cost increases typically are less. That means electricity remains a good value for the money. The average Paulding… Continue reading.
Calling all unsung heroes!
Paulding Putnam Electric wants to recognize and reward community volunteers. #WhoPowersYou is a nationwide contest that partners with America’s Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives to promote volunteerism. “We know it’s more than just electricity that powers communities; it’s volunteers,” said PPEC’s CEO George Carter. “This contest is designed to celebrate local heroes. It’s a chance for our… Continue reading.
No apologies for safety
Absolute silence — that was the reaction when Chuck Tiemann, a senior risk management/regulatory consultant at Indiana Electric Cooperatives, told his story to Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op (PPEC) workers during a safety seminar held in August at PPEC. Tiemann knows how dangerous working on power lines can be. In fact, he’s dedicated the rest of… Continue reading.