Steuben County REMC
Steuben County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Angola, Indiana. As a cooperative, Steuben County REMC 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 REMC 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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Capital Credits
Many of the people in our community have been hit hard financially by the pandemic. To help you combat these hardships, Steuben County REMC will be retiring $463,000 in patronage capital credits. At the end of April, our board of directors approved combining spring retirements for 2020 and 2021 to help provide immediate relief to… Continue reading.
It’s the Power Moves program’s 10th anniversary
Does it seem odd that a company would encourage people to use less of what it sells? Probably. But then, Wabash Valley Power has always been a different kind of electric company. If you’re not familiar with Wabash Valley Power, we are the wholesale electricity supplier for 23 local electric cooperatives in Indiana, Illinois, and… Continue reading.
Annual meeting postponed
For over 80 years, Steuben County REMC has prided ourselves in proving safe and reliable electric service to Steuben County. During these uncertain times, we are still focusing on providing you, our membership, the highest standard of service. We have taken measures to help keep our membership healthy by closing our drive-thru and lobby to… Continue reading.
Employee Anniversaries
May 4: Rod Allen (33rd) May 4: Kevin Keiser (22nd)
May 2020 Trivia
Electricity travels at the speed of light — more than _________________________ miles per second! Answer: 186,000
The health of our community is important to us.
Online bill payment is convenient and safe. Go to remcsteuben.smarthub.coop/PayNow.html or use the SmartHub app on your mobile device to pay your bill online. Online not an option? We have you covered!
Does the REMC owe you money?
YOUR REMC IS MORE THAN AN ELECTRIC UTILITY. IT IS LITERALLY PUTTING MONEY BACK IN YOUR POCKET. We issued checks in 2017 for members with capital credits from 1996–2004. Please check the listing at www.remcsteuben.com/unclaimed-capital-credits to see if you recognize any names in this listing.
We offer discounted energy-efficient electric equipment!
Steuben County REMC supports members by offering discounted energy-efficient water heaters available from our office. Members can purchase a 50-gallon electric water heater for $200 plus tax. The high-efficiency A.O. Smith water heaters come in two sizes — 60.5” x 22” (tall) or 49.75” x 24” (short). The unit must be installed on REMC lines…. Continue reading.
Stay comfy this summer and save!
The summer sun quickly drives up outdoor temperatures. Rather than perpetually running your air conditioner, some strategic planning can save you energy, leading to lower electric use. Steps you can take to reduce your energy costs are to: Open the windows on cool summer evenings and nights. A cool breeze in the evening and overnight… Continue reading.
Saluting our linemen
Becoming a lineworker It takes years of training to become a journeyman lineman. Many start out as a groundman. As the name implies, a groundman does not work in the air, but works on the ground assisting lineworkers by digging holes, lifting poles and raising equipment to linemen. The Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP) is… Continue reading.