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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Ask me about our solar panels
OurSolar is a community solar program from PPEC that allows members to subscribe to solar panels at our community solar fields. Members can subscribe to up to 10 panels, and the energy produced by those panels is calculated into your monthly bill. OurSolar represents PPEC’s balanced approach to energy production and support for economically viable… Continue reading.
The power of participation: Why PPEC members should run for the board of trustees
In today’s world, where federal policy, power grids, and energy systems are undergoing profound changes, electric cooperatives remain vital in ensuring reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for rural communities. Electric cooperatives like PPEC are unique — member-owned, not-for-profit organizations that depend on active member participation. One of the most impactful ways members can engage with… Continue reading.
Keeping the lights on: Substations, transformers, and the power behind your grid
The national grid is a complex network, but here at Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative, we run a similarly impressive operation. With 44,000 electric poles, 1,700 miles of primary conductor, and 18 substations, PPEC delivers electricity to nearly 14,000 homes and businesses — safely and reliably. WHY SUBSTATIONS MATTER Substations are the backbone of any electrical… Continue reading.
Meet the mascot: Willie Wiredhand
Not many workers are still on the job at nearly 75 years young, but Willie Wiredhand isn’t your ordinary employee. Willie is the long-time mascot of America’s Rural Electric Cooperatives, and he’s been working hard for us since 1950. Willie’s official birthday is Oct. 30, the next-to-the-last day of National Co-op Month. To celebrate Willie’s… Continue reading.
Congratulations PPEC class of 2024 COLT graduates
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative lineworkers Mike Taylor and Adam Drummelsmith have graduated from the Central Ohio Lineworker Training program over the past few months. The two have now moved from apprentices to official linemen status, with more than 8,000 on-the-job hours over the course of four years of courses. We are so proud of their… Continue reading.
Winterizing your home before the bitter chill
START PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR WINTER NOW AND ENJOY THE COMFORTS OF KNOWING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE SAFE FROM UNEXPECTED DANGERS IN AND AROUND YOUR HOME. Winterize electrical outlets on outside walls with insulating covers by carefully selecting outlet kits made to fit. Check space heater cords for signs of wear or overheating…. Continue reading.
PPEC to offer high-speed internet
On July 18, the Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees unanimously voted to provide fiber internet as a new service offered by the co-op. This decision came after conducting several feasibility studies earlier this year. The board’s goal is to provide high-speed, reliable internet to the co-op’s electric membership via fiber-to-the-home. WHY IS THE… Continue reading.
Tax credits, incentives, and rebates for efficiency upgrades
Tax credits and rebates can help bridge the affordability gap to higher-efficiency equipment for your home, allowing you to complete energy efficiency upgrades that can lower your energy use and save you money in years to come. First, knowing the difference between a tax credit and rebate is important. A rebate is a payment for… Continue reading.
PPEC member programs, rebates, and incentives
HVAC SYSTEMS Geothermal heating & cooling rebate ($450 bill credit) Installation of a new geothermal system with a load management switch. Air source heat pump | air conditioner rebate ($300 bill credit) Installation of a new air source heat pump system with a load management switch installed. Ductless mini-spit heat pump rebate ($200 bill credit)… Continue reading.
Impacts of the EPA’s Power Plant Rule
At PPEC, ensuring affordable and reliable electricity for our members is our primary focus. Transparency is fundamental to our values, which means we believe in openly sharing both our successes and the challenges we face. As you have been reading in our magazine, the EPA introduced a new rule impacting power plant operations across the… Continue reading.
Navigating supply chain challenges
We’ve all seen the effects of supply chain challenges in products we buy every day. For PPEC, supply chain challenges are also very real and often troubling. Parts and components we frequently need are in short supply, which delays planned upgrades for power reliability and increases the costs of parts and labor. Co-ops are working… Continue reading.