Touchstone Energy Camp (June 3-6) A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2020. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides. Apply by March 2 at TouchstoneEnergyCamp.org.  Indiana Youth Tour (June 18-25) Steuben County REMC wants to send you… Continue reading.

Petitions are now available for professional, dedicated individuals wanting to serve fellow members as part of the REMC board in District 1 (Greenfield and Millgrove townships), District 2 (Jamestown Township), and District 9 (Otsego, Richland and Franklin townships). If you reside in one of these townships and are interested in running for election, please stop… Continue reading.

Clean your clothes dryer’s lint trap every time you load the machine. A lint-free trap allows for better air circulation, which could mean your clothes will dry quicker. When it’s sunny outside, throw open the curtains, even in the winter. Let the sun help warm your room and add enough light that you won’t need… Continue reading.

February can be hard on energy bills. But cold winter weather is no match for a home that is prepared to fight it. Address these five common winter culprits throughout your house: Drafty doors and windows. An easy fix with a big payback is weather-stripping. Caulk or apply weather-stripping around all window and door seams,… Continue reading.

There is a lot of great advice on how to be more energy efficient — using ENERGY STAR®-rated devices, for example. But then there’s the not so great advice: the misinformation, mistakes, and myths that could lead you astray in your efforts to save on your electric bill. But fear not! Here are a few… Continue reading.

The following employees and directors received awards for their length of service: Pictured above from left: Matt Lorntz, 25 years; Ann Charlton, 25 years; Gary Shough (director), 20 years; Jennifer Duke, 5 years; Greg Sutton, 40 years; Board of Directors President Wayne Gingerich Not pictured: Christopher Hamilton, 20 years; and Donald Snyder, 20 years Thank… Continue reading.

Chances are good that you have an electronic item or two in your house that you didn’t have before the holidays. Are you doing all you can to protect that expensive equipment from damage during a power surge? A power surge in a home full of large home appliances and electronics isn’t unusual. According to… Continue reading.

Going on a diet again this Jan. 1? Opening a savings account? Joining a gym?  Here’s another one — and it might be easier to keep for longer than two weeks: Do one thing a month that will make your home more energy efficient. Here are 12 easy ideas:  January: Get into the habit of… Continue reading.

 This month, people and organizations who were members of Steuben County REMC in 1987, 1988 and 1989 are receiving capital credit retirements for a total of $618,388. The amount of each allocation and retirement is based on how much individual members paid the co-op for electric service during that period.  It’s time for the members… Continue reading.

When was the first successful American electric vehicle built? A. 1932 B. 1975 C. 1823 D. 1891 Answer: D

Heading out of town for the holidays? Remember to unplug electronics that draw a phantom energy load. Some gadgets, like TVs, gaming consoles, chargers and DVD players use energy when plugged into an outlet, even when they’re not in use.