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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Welcome, Dustin Everetts!
Hometown: Edgerton College education: Trine, bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering Job position: Director of engineering and operations Why you want to work here: I like the cooperative model, the cooperation among cooperatives and concern for community. Why you will be great in this position: I enjoyed my time in the area while in school, and… Continue reading.
Trivia time
Steuben County REMC was incorporated in _ A. 1980 B. 1965 C. 1955 D. 1937 ANSWER: D
Employee anniversaries
June 12: Matt Lorntz, journeyman/ lineman/ staking (27th) June 27: Dennis Jack, journeyman/ lineman/ lead lineman (26th)
Upcoming events
Virtual Annual Meeting: June 12 Father’s Day: June 20 Operation Round Up Application Deadlines:June 25, Sept. 24, Dec. 24
Stackhouse retires after 40 years of service
The morning was Jan. 26, 1981. A 23-year-old named Bill Stackhouse walked through the doors of Steuben County REMC not knowing that he would be walking through those same doors for the next 40 years. His first day on the job was verifying the meters on our system. At the time, we had self-read meters,… Continue reading.
Seek shelter from storms
When you’re out on summer days having fun, it might be hard to do the right thing when bad weather suddenly approaches. But lightning can kill instantly and seemingly come from out of the blue. Don’t stay out when you hear the first rumbles of thunder; that’s nature’s warning! When storms approach: Seek shelter immediately…. Continue reading.
Stop those summer energy drains
Summer break can be a recipe for high electric bills if kids are home all day enjoying cool indoor air. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that 9 percent of Americans’ household energy costs are dedicated to air conditioning alone, so try these tips to keep costs down when the temperature rises. Avoid ‘phantom’ load… Continue reading.
Pump it up
Some of the coolest new tech for your home will chill you out in the summer and keep you toasty in the winter – while reducing your carbon footprint and lowering your energy costs. If your home is cooled by an air source heat pump, the system also heats your home in the winter. And… Continue reading.
2021 board of directors election voting instructions
Vote by Mail Mark your selection by completely filling in the box next to your choice. Detach ballot and place in the enclosed return envelope. Mail to Survey & Ballot Systems, 7653 Anagram Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Do NOT include bill payment in the return envelope. Ballots must be received by June 10. Please… Continue reading.
CEO Report: Our next chapter
2020 was without a doubt a challenging year. The impact from this pandemic certainly affected us all and it will undoubtedly bring about a new normal as we move forward. However, it’s time to move on to the next chapter in this story even if there is some lingering carry-over, and your cooperative is committed… Continue reading.
Small change changes lives
Operation Round Up is a program that allows Steuben County REMC members to automatically round up their monthly bills to the next dollar. The maximum a member would donate is $11.88/year, but an average donation is $6. The change is pooled together into a fund that is overseen by a group of members and two… Continue reading.