Tina sits anxiously at the table eating her breakfast. She can hardly contain her nervous energy as she waits for the school bus to arrive. Today is her first day back to school after a long summer break. She’s ready …Read More.
Posts By: IEC Editorial Staff
Tackling home improvement projects safely
When planning home improvement projects, do you know when to DIY and when to hire a professional? Indiana Electric Cooperatives offers the following tips to help keep you safe. Those wanting to do it themselves can tackle many types of projects, but …Read More.
Electric cooperatives to power developing region of Guatemala
A crew of 16 Indiana electric cooperative lineworkers traveled to Guatemala Sunday as part of an international initiative to bring electricity to a developing area in Guatemala. “Project Indiana: Empowering Global Communities for a Better Tomorrow” will bring electricity to …Read More.
Billy Woodsmall, Sr.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Billy Woodsmall, Sr., retired director from WIN Energy REMC. He also served as the Indiana Electric Cooperatives Director and President of the IEC Board. Funeral services will be held at DeBaun …Read More.
Avoid downed power lines!
Harry is heading home during a spring storm. It’s a particularly nasty one with high winds and lightning. As he arrives home, he comes across a downed pole and power line lying across his driveway. He’s tired and just wants …Read More.
Decatur County REMC names new CEO
Decatur County REMC named Brett Abplanalp the new chief executive officer of the Greensburg-based electric cooperative. Abplanalp will take the helm upon the March retirement of longtime president and general manager Don Schilling. Read More.
Spring into safety on the farm
Spring has sprung in the Hoosier state. It’s planting season for many of the state’s roughly 58,000 farmers. While you prepare to plant the crops that keep the world fed, Indiana Electric Cooperatives reminds you to spring into safety — especially …Read More.
Thirteen graduate electric lineworker apprenticeship program
Thirteen lineworkers graduated Saturday, Jan. 28, from Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprentice Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 576 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours …Read More.
When the water rises, make sure the power’s off
One of the most basic electrical safety rules is “electricity and water don’t mix.” It’s especially important to keep that in mind if your home has been impacted by flooding. “Though it’s normal to want to get things cleaned up …Read More.
Teenagers face electrical hazards in daily rush
Most teenagers would never consider the morning rush before school life-threatening. There will be those days of drama: remembering a homework assignment due first period, or seeing the tiny zit on their forehead now looks like a third eye — …Read More.