As technology transforms the way we live, appliances have evolved as well. New smart, internet-enabled appliances keep you comfortable, while other upgrades also reduce your energy use to save you money. As more internet-enabled technology becomes available, it’s important to see how these devices’ energy use compares to your current equipment. Different appliances will vary… Continue reading.

It’s amazing what we learn through listening and observation.  New products and services are more likely to gain the satisfaction of consumers when their introduction follows market research.  Here at Steuben County REMC, we’ve provided members like you with a mobile application, enabling you to check the status of your electric service, and receive real-time… Continue reading.

Steuben County REMC crews were proud to partner with the Steuben County United Way during the 2018 Day of Caring event held in late April. Our employees volunteered their time to assist with a project at TLC-Steuben Inc.  We are proud to be a part of giving back to this community. Thank you to Steuben… Continue reading.

It’s garage sale season, so please remember not only is it illegal to attach anything to our electric poles, it is incredibly dangerous (and could be potentially fatal) to our linemen.  The slightest pinprick to linemen’s protective clothing is extremely dangerous while they are making repairs, so please, do not nail, staple or attach anything… Continue reading.

Tourists visiting Alcatraz learn about the island’s prison history under light bulbs energized by the high-tech future — one of the nation’s largest microgrids, which powers the site. Microgrids are localized energy grids that can operate independently. As new energy sources power more of the nation’s towns and cities, new technologies ensure that these sources… Continue reading.

This summer, several lucky Steuben County youths will enjoy some educational, fun and free trips, courtesy of Steuben County REMC. At the Touchstone Energy Camp at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Angola Middle Schoolers Mason Crawford, Ethan Sanders and Konnor Snellenberger will be joined by dozens of other campers from around the state. They will take… Continue reading.

When the power goes out, so do Steuben County REMC’s line crews. Lineworkers are the first to respond after an outage occurs, and they work tirelessly to restore power to the communities we serve. But in order to do their job quickly and safely, their safety needs to be ensured as well, and you can… Continue reading.

Jordan Overbee was driving to work when he saw them. The elementary school-aged youngsters were just waiting for the school bus, but they were sitting on a big green metal box.  Inside was vital electrical equipment, distributing electricity to several homes on the street.  “It was a bad place for a school bus stop,” Overbee… Continue reading.

Good weather gives us a chance to thaw out after a chilly winter. We take advantage of longer daylight hours by doing a little spring cleaning and yard work. But the seasonal shift isn’t all good news. The rapid change from harsh, cold air to warmer temperatures can trigger severe weather. To protect our lines… Continue reading.

The summer sun quickly drives up outdoor temperatures — and energy bills with it! Rather than perpetually running your air conditioner, some strategic planning can save you energy, leading to lower electric use. Steps you can take to reduce your energy costs are to:  Open the windows on cool summer evenings and nights. A cool… Continue reading.