Members of Steuben County REMC recently awarded $10,000 to three local organizations through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up fund.  Over 75% of our members round up their electric bills to the nearest dollar. The average contribution by a member per year is $6 with a max contribution of $11.88. These pennies donated by members like… Continue reading.

While your steaming hot shower may leave you feeling like royalty, the appliance heating that water may be dethroning money from your wallet.  A variety of energy resources power different kinds of water heaters to warm the water that people use in their daily lives. The type of water heater in your house could lead… Continue reading.

Petitions are now available for professional, dedicated individuals wanting to serve fellow members as part of the REMC board in districts 4 (Jackson Township), District 5 (Pleasant Township), and District 8 (Steuben, Smithfield and Grant townships). If you reside in one of these townships and are interested in running for election, please contact the office… Continue reading.

If you rely on life-sustaining equipment that requires power, including respirators or dialysis machines, please let us know.  It is particularly important for us to be aware of these situations when the need for electrical power is especially crucial. We can keep you advised of planned outages if we are aware of these special situations…. Continue reading.

Director Petition Deadline: March 12 Operation Round Up Application Deadlines:March 26, June 25, Sept. 24, Dec. 24 Annual Meeting: June 12

Feb. 8: Don Snyder, tree crew foreman (22nd)  Feb. 11: Steve Parnin, inventory specialist (36th)  Feb. 19: Tammy Wise, member service representative and collections (31st) 

Use wool or rubber dryer balls in the clothes dryer to reduce drying time and static. Wool dryer balls can also absorb extra moisture. These are an efficient alternative to dryer sheets, which can cause buildup on the dryer’s filter and reduce air circulation. If you prefer dryer sheets, scrub the filter once a month… Continue reading.

How many jobs do you think cooperatives provide in the U.S.? A. 45,000         B. 650,000         C. 1.25 million         D. 2 million Answer: D

The format of the 2021 Steuben County REMC Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 12, 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.

If you feel a draft while you’re curled up on the sofa with a good book or your favorite TV show, don’t crank up the thermostat. Move the sofa. The chilliest places in your home during the winter are right next to the windows. So, move your furniture away from the windows. Here are six… Continue reading.

Steuben County REMC takes pride in giving back to the local community we serve. One of the ways we enjoy giving back is through our youth programs. Regrettably, we have come to the conclusion that with the unpredictability of COVID-19, we will be unable to safely host some of our programs this year. The current… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC Energy Advisor Jake Taylor helped a co-op member scour his house to find the culprit causing the member’s high energy bills.  Taylor started in the homeowner’s basement, at the circuit breaker box. He didn’t have to travel any further. Taylor connected a Sense, which is a home energy monitor that tracks electricity… Continue reading.