Warren County REMCs residential electric meters are read every day through our Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) computer system which uses radio frequency to deliver use information to our office. On a monthly basis your cooperative also reads certain rate structure accounts that require a manual meter read. These meters are time-of-use, distributive generation (solar meters),… Continue reading.

October is National Co-op Month — and this year, the United Nations has gone even further, declaring 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives. What does that mean? Maybe not much at first glance. But for me, it’s a powerful reminder that co-ops aren’t just another business model. They are something better. A few years ago,… Continue reading.

Wabash Valley Power Alliance (our power provider) contractors and Warren County REMC crews will rebuild a section of transmission/distribution line in Vermillion County. The tentative starting date is set for October. The section of line impacted will be approximately 3.5 miles in duration and start at Gessie Substation and continue East along E. County Road… Continue reading.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly popular tool for many industries and our daily lives. AI is a hot topic sometimes exciting, sometimes a little scary. It has the potential to bring many opportunities and a few challenges to the electric utility sector. But machine learning takes time, and were still in the process… Continue reading.

Think before you post that sign! Staples, nails and tacks used to hang signs and fliers create dangerous obstacles for electric lineworkers. Their jobs are dangerous enough, help us keep them safe!

With the arrival of harvest time, Indiana’s farmers are shifting into high gear as they move into their fields to bring in their crops. All that increased activity puts farmers and farm workers at greater risk, warns John Cassady, CEO at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “Combines and grain augers are large pieces of equipment,” says Cassady…. Continue reading.

Every week, it seems there’s another headline warning about rising electricity prices. One recent report really stood out to me. In July, the Citizens Action Coalition shared that over the past year, rates from Indiana’s investor owned utilities (IOUs) rose by an average of 17.5%. As the CEO of a utility, I take that personally…. Continue reading.

Explaining where power comes from may seem simple, but it’s not. The act of turning on your lights is at the end of a long and complex journey. The intricacies of getting power to that switch involve thorough and ongoing planning. There is not a day that goes by that my team at Wabash Valley… Continue reading.

Knowing electric equipment responsibilities As July rolls in with longer days and rising temperatures, there is also an increased potential for severe weather. Summer storms can arrive quickly and hit hard, sometimes causing significant damage to essential electric equipment throughout our community. Warren County REMC is always prepared to respond swiftly to outages and restore… Continue reading.

Soak up the sun and the water but avoid the shock In or around pools It’s easy to hop out of the pool and not think about turning up the music or jumping in and making a huge splash all over nearby electrical appliances. But doing so can be dangerous. Instead, use battery-operated appliances. If… Continue reading.

Brush upkeep and tree trimming does more than keep your yard looking nice. Its also a vital part of keeping power to your home or business flowing efficiently and safely. Starting in August, Warren County REMC’s hired contractors will perform right-of-way maintenance on summer foliage that poses a risk to the functionality of your electricity…. Continue reading.