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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Employee Anniversaries
April 20: Ann Charlton, meter tech (27th) April 30: Greg Sutton, journeyman lineman (42nd)
Trivia Time
What companies are cooperatives? A. Nationwide B. Florida’s Natural C. Welch’s D. None of the above E. All of the above Answer: E
Upcoming Events
Here’s what’s happening at your cooperative: Office Closed for Good Friday: April 2 Happy Easter: April 4 PowerShift Deadline: May 15 Virtual Annual Meeting: June 12 Operation Round Up Application Deadlines:June 25, Sept. 24, Dec. 24
10 reasons to plant trees now
Trees conserve energy in the summer, and save you money. Properly planted trees can cut your air -conditioning costs by 15-35%. Trees help clear the air. Trees produce the oxygen we breathe, and reduce air pollution by lowering air temperature through respiration and by retaining particulates. Trees bring songbirds close by. Bird songs will fill… Continue reading.
New budget billing process
Do you want to level out your electric bill? Steuben County REMC offers budget billing to help members manage their monthly bills by equalizing them each month. To be eligible to sign up for budget billing… Your current electric account must have been transferred into your name as of June 1, 2020. You must be… Continue reading.
Building a home?
If you’re thinking about building your own home, you’ve probably spent a lot of time figuring out the details. You’ve considered different floorplans and selected complementary colors that pop. But have you considered energy efficiency? The Power Moves Home program is perfect for anyone about to build their own home. Your local electric co-op helped… Continue reading.
Miller graduates apprentice program
The Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP) professionally trains electric linemen working for electric cooperatives throughout Indiana. Aaron Miller recently graduated from apprenticeship school and is now a journeyman lineman. REAP by the numbers 8,000 hours of onthe job training 612 hours ofschool work 4 years to complete
Director Petitions Due
Director petitions for Districts 4 (Jackson Township), District 5 (Pleasant Township) and District 8 (Steuben, Smithfield and Grant townships) are due to the REMC office with at least 15 signatures by Friday, March 12.
Welcome, David Short
Many of our members will be excited to hear of the newest Steuben County REMC team member, David Short. Dave joined our team in the beginning of January as the new director of broadband operations. He graduated from ITT Tech with an associate degree in architectural engineering. With 25 years in the telecommunications industry, Short… Continue reading.
Why we trim trees
Maintaining the areas beneath and around Steuben County REMC power lines and equipment is vital to providing safe, reliable power to our members. We clear these areas, known as rights-of-way, to: Keep power lines free of tree limbs and other vegetation Restore power outages quicker Help reduce the number of outages Keep crews and the… Continue reading.
Save the date!
Saturday, June 12 The format of the 2021 Steuben County REMC Annual Meeting has not been determined due to COVID-19 concerns. Our goal is to have our normal physical meeting at the ARC on Trine University’s campus. No matter the format, the membership will get to have their voices heard.