Last fall, our directors and leadership sat down to review Kankakee Valley REMC’s strategic plan and develop a new one. We do that roughly every three years, and it’s one of our most important responsibilities. Nobody knows exactly what’s ahead for our communities and our cooperative, but there are several things that we know for… Continue reading.
At Paulding Putnam, one of our guiding principles is Concern for Community, and that commitment starts with the next generation. Our Bright Futures youth programs offer a wide range of educational, leadership, and community opportunities for students of all ages — helping young people learn about energy, leadership, careers, and civic engagement while forming lifelong… Continue reading.
As we continue to grow our fiber broadband division, our team continues to grow as well. This reflects our ongoing commitment to serving our members more effectively and meeting the increasing demands of our day-to-day operations for electric members as well as our new fiber customers. Each new team member brings a unique set of… Continue reading.
Paulding Putnam brought members, employees, and community partners worked together in 2025 to support families, veterans, and local organizations through a series of donation efforts. Each initiative focused on meeting practical needs and strengthening the communities served by the cooperative. SHOE DRIVE: NEW SHOES, NEW SMILES From September through early December, Paulding Putnam hosted a… Continue reading.
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As your electric power cooperative, you’ve likely heard us say many times that our job is to “keep the lights on.” While that’s true, our mission goes far beyond that. We don’t just keep the lights on — we keep life on. Every day, our team works diligently to ensure you and your family have… Continue reading.
The WIN Energy REMC Community Trust recently presented five grants totaling $15,037.76 to the following organizations: When you are a member of WIN Energy REMC, you can contribute to the Operation Round Up program, allowing worthy causes in our communities to work together to help others. Thank you to the WIN Energy REMC members who… Continue reading.
The credentials and election committee for the WIN Energy REMC board of directors will accept petitions for directors in districts two (2) and five (5). Any WIN Energy REMC member whose primary residence is in a district up for election can become a candidate. If you would like more information, please call the office and… Continue reading.
Congratulations to Debbie Bezy and Leslie Beard for being recognized at the Indiana Electric Cooperatives Annual Meeting for their years of service to the cooperative. Debbie was recognized for 35 years of service and Leslie was recognized for 25 years of service. Debbie Bezy Leslie Beard
When high winds and ice combine, it can affect power lines in a unique way causing them to “gallop.” When ice accumulates on power lines, it forms a teardrop shape. If there are strong winds, the ice that builds up is only on one side of the power line, taking on the shape of an… Continue reading.
Across the U. S., the demand for power is climbing at one of the fastest rates in decades. As the economy becomes more reliant on electricity and data centers continue to pop up in many parts of the country, electric cooperatives are preparing to meet the challenges that skyrocketing demand brings. The North American Reliability… Continue reading.
By Chris Adam Winter in Indiana often brings heavy snow, freezing rain, ice storms and strong winds. These conditions not only create travel hazards but can also cause electrical dangers, warns Indiana’s electric cooperatives. “Safety around electricity should be top of mind year-round,” said John Cassady, CEO of Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “In the winter, snow… Continue reading.
