Seventeen lineworkers including Braden Nichols from Steuben County REMC graduated Saturday, Jan. 25, from Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 576 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at their electric cooperative. Students also complete… Continue reading.

Trees and power lines often coexist without problems. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take precautions when planting a tree. Not only do dangers lurk for the person planting the tree, nearby power lines and trees can be harmed as well. Trees growing too close to electrical lines are the primary cause of momentary short… Continue reading.

This month, you may be one of the millions of Americans turning on the television and heading to the fridge as you watch your favorite college basketball team compete for a national championship. And among the school fight songs and busted brackets, the month’s madness also provides the chance to score savings by upgrading appliances…. Continue reading.

Make sure to mark your calendars for the 2020 Steuben County REMC Annual Meeting, taking place on Saturday, June 13, at Trine University’s Athletic Recreation Center (ARC). We want to show our appreciation to you, our members, through food, fun and entertainment. No need to worry about rain and nasty weather when you’re inside. We… Continue reading.

I serve over 1.3 million Hoosiers in 89 of the state’s 92 counties and services about 80% of the state’s landmass? ANSWER: Indiana’s electric cooperatives

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.