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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Meet your director candidates
Exercise one of the greatest benefits of being a member of anelectric co-op by voting for the upcoming year’s board of directors.Districts 4, 5 and 8 are up for election. District 4: Jackson TownshipMike Kurtz Mike Kurtz is a grain and cattle farmer in Jackson Township. He raises Angus and Limousin cross beef cattle, as… Continue reading.
2020 Annual Report
2020 By the Numbers 9,672: total number of members11.31: average cost per kWh11.06: meters per mile922.4: total miles of line5.3: miles added97: new services$864,000: capital credit total197,905,802: annual kWh sales
May is National Electrical Safety month
Never plug an extension cord into another extension cord. Label circuit breakers to understand the different circuits in your home. Talk to your children about the importance of practicing electrical safety. Only use light bulbs that match the recommended wattage on the light fixture.
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 2018 for members with capital credits from 2004–06. Please check the listing at www.remcsteuben.com/unclaimed-capital-credits to see if you recognize any names in this listing. Completed paperwork is due May 14.
Trivia Time
True or False? Co-ops are the only type of utility that return capital credits — to the tune of $1.2 billion annually — to their members. Answer: True
Employee anniversaries
May 4: Rod Allen, journeyman lineman/line foreman (34th) May 4: Kevin Keiser (23rd)
Upcoming events
PowerShift Deadline: May 15 Office Closed for Memorial Day: May 31 Virtual Annual Meeting: June 12 Operation Round Up Application Deadlines:June 25, Sept. 24, Dec. 24
Cool Technology
Over the last few years, Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats have become a popular upgrade for people updating equipment in their homes. Thermostats such as the Nest and Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostats (among others) connect to a home’s wireless Internet network and can be programmed remotely from a wireless device, such as a smart phone or tablet. You may… Continue reading.
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 2018 for members with capital credits from 2004–06. Please check the listing at www.remcsteuben.com/unclaimed-capital-credits to see if you recognize any names in this listing. Completed paperwork is due May 14.
Employee Milestone
April 2: Beth Welch, executive assistant (20th)