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.
Greene County is home to one of the largest wetland restoration sites in the United States — the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area. Spanning more than 9,000 acres of restored prairie and marshland, the nature preserve attracts more than 12,000 visitors annually for birdwatching, fishing, and hunting. History across the trestle Known as Indiana’s… Continue reading.
Some Indiana gardeners get the mid-summer “blahs”, and our plants are no different. Summer annuals may look leggy with smaller flowers, and perennials may have too many seed heads. Flowering shrubs may be dotted with brown, dead flowers. All these “blahs” can be easily fixed. The benefits of deadheading Annuals like cosmos and zinnia benefit… Continue reading.
You might remember learning about caves and fossil formations years ago, but now is the time to add the magic of discovery back into your life. Indiana Caverns, located in Corydon, Indiana, welcomes visitors year-round, rain or shine, making it a perfect Midwest travel spot. Cave tours Home to one of the largest deposits of… Continue reading.
You may be planning a celebration this summer and looking to use fun decorations to help get everyone in the spirit. If you’re thinking about using balloons outdoors, you should keep safety in mind. Metal coated balloons, or Mylars, can cause significant problems and pose a public safety risk. This kindof balloon is linked to… Continue reading.
At WIN Energy REMC, our mission is to provide safe, reliable electric service at the best value to our member- consumers while supporting the communities we serve. We understand our members expect the lights to stay on at a cost they can afford. We are committed to reliably and affordably powering our local communities. Beyond… Continue reading.
PIKE CENTRAL CAREER FAIR WIN Energy REMC participated in Pike Central High Schools career fair last month. Students learned about the co-op and careers in our industry. RILEY OUTDOOR CAREER FAIR WIN Energy REMC visited students at Riley Elementary School in Vincennes for their Outside Career Fair. Classes had the chance to see one of… Continue reading.
Students with the Knox County CEO program visited the Vincennes office. Juniors and seniors from schools throughout the county learned about the cooperative business model and career opportunities in the industry and took bucket truck rides.
On May 13, WIN Energy REMC employees participated in an all-employee training day. We are excited to put what we’ve learned into action and continue providing our members with the best possible service.
Take advantage of the warmer weather to reduce home energy use. Avoid using your oven and use a grill instead. Not only will cooking outdoors eliminate the energy used to power the oven or stove, but it will also avoid raising the temperature inside your home, reducing the need for additional air conditioning. You can… 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.
