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Shedding light on reliability This past Memorial Day weekend, more than 100,000 people across Louisiana had an “unexpected outage.” To the regional electrical grid operator, it was a “load shed” event. Some folks called it a “black out.” Whatever label is used, people lost their power. As Wabash Valley Power Alliance’s CEO, this is what… Continue reading.

For my column this month, I wanted to provide a brief recap of the report I gave at our 2025 Annual Business Meeting, which includes some important information as it relates to the REMC and you, our members. In 2024, we made substantial upgrades to our Marshfield and Dunnington substations. We also inspected almost 2,500… 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 REMCs hired contractors will perform right-of-way maintenance on summer foliage that poses a risk to the functionality of your electricity…. Continue reading.

The quickest way to lower your energy costs is to conserve. Here are some simple things you can do to help you save energy this summer. Give your stove a rest A microwave oven uses two-thirds less energy than your stove to cook and heat food. Other energy-savers include grilling outdoors or enjoying cold, healthy… Continue reading.

As the demand for electricity rises, Indiana’s two not-for-profit electric generation and transmission (G&T) cooperatives made the bold move and bought a power plant together.  As G&T’s, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) and Hoosier Energy are the power supply partners to 34 electric co-ops in Indiana, supporting all corners of the state. WVPA and Hoosier… Continue reading.

Some people tackle spring cleaning by decluttering and scrubbing their home — while missing the most vital equipment saving them from a sweltering summer. Many people welcome the season’s warmer weather with a thorough spring cleaning of their home. This frequently includes focusing on sprucing up living spaces — or getting to that long to-do… Continue reading.

You can increase the value of your income tax refund this spring by spending it on improvements that keep more money in your pocket all year long. Many people eagerly welcome income tax refunds with plans for major purchases or upgrades, including home renovations. If you are thinking about improvements to your house, consider upgrades… Continue reading.

Many think of icicles as one of winter’s picturesque images. If your roof faces the south, you may see icicles forming during the day as the sun melts the snow. Yet icicles elsewhere on the roof, or with substantial ice buildup on the roof, can potentially lead to significant issues. Icicles can signal an ice… Continue reading.

CAMP KILOWATT JUNE 4-7 Camp Kilowatt is a fun, powerful, and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2025. Activities include horseback riding, zip lining, archery, swimming, and learning about electrical safety. APPLY: Apply by March 3 at CampKilowatt.org. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 15-22 Warren County REMC is sponsoring a… Continue reading.