After nearly three decades of service, Kevin Keiser officially retired from Steuben County REMC on Jan. 30, concluding a career marked by steady growth, innovation, and a deep commitment to the cooperative’s members and communities. Keiser joined the cooperative in May 1998, when Steuben County REMC’s utility plant assets totaled approximately $7.8 million. Under his… Continue reading.

One of the biggest misconceptions about the power industry is that there’s a simple right answer.  In reality, there rarely is. As a co-op member, I expect reliable, affordable power just like you do. As CEO of Wabash Valley Power Alliance, I also see the complexity behind making that happen. Every major power decision involves… Continue reading.

Gaven Kolb, a five-year employee of the co-op, graduated last month from the Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Kolb was required to complete 612 hours of classroom-related study, 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at the co-op, and… Continue reading.

Visit remcsteuben.com and view our “Member Benefits” tab to learn more about registration for each youth program. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D. C. Steuben County REMC wants to send you on an all-inclusive trip of a lifetime to Washington, D. C., held June 14-21. It includes visits to historic monuments and museums, meetings on… Continue reading.

Steuben County REMC’s 89th Annual Meeting will be held virtually on June 13. Look for more details and the official meeting notice in the May issue of Indiana Connection.

If you reside in District 1, 2, or 9 and are interested in running for election, contact the office to get your petition. The petition must be signed by at least 15 members and returned to the REMC office by Friday, March 13, which is no less than 90 days prior to the 2026 Annual… Continue reading.

When the power is working, no one thinks about it. That’s exactly how it should be. But behind that reliability is a lot of planning, much of it done years before electricity is ever needed. At Wabash Valley Power Alliance, planning ahead is not optional. It’s our responsibility. Electricity has to be available instantly, whether… Continue reading.

2026 DIRECTOR PETITIONS NOW AVAILABLE If you reside in District 1, 2, or 9 and are interested in running for election, contact the office to get your petition. The petition must be signed by at least 15 members and returned to the REMC office by Friday, March 13, which is no less than 90 days… Continue reading.

Please let us know if you rely on life-sustaining equipment that requires power, including respirators or dialysis machines.  We need to be aware of these situations when the need for electrical power is incredibly crucial. If we know about these special situations, we can advise you of planned outages. However, this is not a guarantee of… Continue reading.

On Dec. 6, Steuben County REMC celebrated these outstanding men and women and their milestone service awards. From left:  Wayne Gingerich, 42 yearsBoard Retiree Jim McEntarfer, 5 yearsCorporate Council Steve Parnin, 40 yearsInventory Specialist Denny Jack, 30 years (not pictured)Journeyman/Lineman/Crew Foreman Jennifer Patterson, 10 yearsMember Service Rep. collections Hunter Stultz, 5 yearsApprentice Journeyman/Lineman