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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Good things take time. Great things last.
In the 1930s, it didnt happen overnight. Bringing electricity to rural homes and farms took grit, determination, and a commitment to doing things right. That same cooperative spirit is driving us today as we bring reliable, high-speed fiber internet to our communities. We know youre ready and were working as quickly and safely as we… Continue reading.
Future-proofing your internet: Why bandwidth matters more than ever
Broadband demand is surging across the nation, and the numbers tell a powerful story. According to OpenVaults recently released Broadband Insights Report, for the second quarter of 2025, the average U.S. household is using 71 more gigabytes of download data and over seven more gigabytes of upload data each month than a year ago. Whats… Continue reading.
Shout out
Congratulations to Paulding Putnam Lineman Austin Wisner for earning first place Overall Journeyman at the recent Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo. Wisner was a member of a larger team that included linemen Terry Minic and David Taylor. He showed incredible skill in three tough events: Switching out gear and climbing down a pole without breaking… Continue reading.
Paulding Putnam members donate $11,020 to nine local organizations
Members recently donated $11,020 to nine local charities and community . projects through the cooperatives Operation Round Up program. Thanks to the 80% of members who round up their electric bills and donate to this fund, Paulding Putnam has provided more than $765,432 to northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana communities since 2010. Participating members round… Continue reading.
Electric co-ops power communities in different ways
As we celebrate National Co-op Month, its the perfect time to reflect on how we stand apart from other businesses. Born when big utilities refused to serve rural areas, co-ops stepped up to power farms, homes, and small towns transforming communities and leveling the playing field with their city neighbors. Today, electric co-ops support local… Continue reading.
Legislators step into lineworker boots
On a warm August morning, 10 Ohio legislators swapped their blazers for hard hats during a behind-the-scenes tour of our Central Ohio Lineworker Training facility in Mount Gilead, Ohio. Lawmakers, including Paulding Putnam member and State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (pictured at right), got a firsthand look at the rigorous four-year training lineworkers complete, including the… Continue reading.
Your co-op advantage: Affordable, reliable, stable
This past summer reminded us all how extreme weather can impact our daily lives. The prolonged heat and humidity across Ohio and Indiana pushed air conditioners into overdrive and caused many families to see higher-than-usual electric bills. While none of us is immune to the effects of using more electricity during these stretches, as members… Continue reading.
Harting Homesteaders: Handmade, homegrown, local
What started as a summer experiment with bees has quickly grown into a thriving small business for Paulding Putnam Electric member Halie Harting and her family. Harting, who helps manage her familys seventh-generation farm, launched Harting Homesteaders in 2023 with her sister-in-law. We wanted to contribute in our own way, she said. One day we… Continue reading.
