Did you know PPEC is the first Ohio cooperative to shift our IT platform to the cloud? I wanted to share some exciting news about how we’re enhancing our IT infrastructure to better serve our nearly 14,000 members. I’ll try not to “geek out” as I share what we’ve been doing this past year. Our… Continue reading.

When it’s time to replace your home heating system, a heat pump may be your best option. Heat pumps have been around for decades, and in that time, the technology has come a long way. It’s easy to miss the full value of a heat pump, because the name doesn’t quite do it justice. The… Continue reading.

Nestled on the historic Lincoln Highway and powered by Paulding Putnam EC, Lincoln Ridge Farms is a testament to tradition, innovation, and family heritage. Established in 1919, the farm has been a cornerstone of the community for over a century, evolving from a Guernsey cattle farm into a vibrant destination for fresh produce and family… Continue reading.

We need your help to locate past PPEC members so they can receive the refunds due to them. A list of individuals and businesses that have unclaimed capital credits can be found on the co-op’s website, PPEC.coop/capital-credits, or by stopping into the office. These former members’ refunds were returned “undeliverable” by the U.S. Postal Service…. Continue reading.

Tree roots and power lines often coexist without problems. But whether you’re dealing with underground or overhead power lines, take these precautions when planting trees. Not only do dangers lurk for the person planting the tree, nearby power lines and trees can be harmed as well. Trees growing too close to electrical lines are the… Continue reading.

It is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation to you, our valued members, to join us for a day of celebration at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Member Appreciation Day is not just an event — it’s a testament to the incredible communities we’ve built together. As we return to the Fort Wayne… Continue reading.

We do our best to avoid them, but there’s no way around it — power outages occasionally happen. For most members, outages are rare and only last a few hours. But when major storms impacts our area, extended outages are unavoidable. So when the power goes out, how do our crews know where to start… Continue reading.

One way co-ops prepare for major outages and disasters is through mutual aid, which is a collaborative approach to emergency planning. The mutual aid model allows electric co-ops to help each other during times of need. This approach permits co-ops to “borrow” restoration workers from other co-ops, increasing the workforce response to areas affected by… Continue reading.

Operation Round Up was started in 2010 as a way to give back to PPEC’s communities. PPEC members have donated more than $670,435 back to the community since its inception. Groups in both Ohio and Indiana can apply for funding. The most recent donation recipients, totaling $10,050, included: Organizations can apply for Operation Round Up… Continue reading.

As temperatures rise in the summer, our desire to keep the house comfortable may come at a higher cost on electricity bills. Looking for ways to improve energy efficiency at home can help you and PPEC reduce demand, saving energy, and money. During the summer, peak load demands occur at the times of day when… Continue reading.