Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb at a ceremonial event today signed Senate Enrolled Act 478, the Facilitating Internet Broadband Rural Expansion (FIBRE) Act. The legislation allows Indiana’s electric cooperatives to use existing overhead utility easements to extend fiber line for the …Read More.
Posts By: IEC Editorial Staff
Teenage drivers can’t learn about electrical road hazards from ‘experience’
For an inexperienced teenaged driver, wrecking the family car is almost a rite of passage. The only way for young drivers to gain experience is by getting behind the wheel and putting miles behind them. Some dangers, though, cannot be …Read More.
Electric Cooperative Student Art Contest Winners Named
Indiana’s electric cooperatives and their statewide magazine, Electric Consumer, have named the winners of the 20th annual Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest. Naomi Schroeder, a student at St. John Lutheran School in Kendallville, was named artist of the year …Read More.
Electric cooperatives power developing region of Guatemala
A crew of 16 Indiana electric cooperative lineworkers participated in a trip to a developing area of Guatemala last month as part of an international initiative to bring electricity to the region. “Project Indiana: Empowering Global Communities for a Better …Read More.
Mary Arnold
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Arnold, mother of Mark Arnold, President/CEO at Jay County REMC. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 9 at Williamson, Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., …Read More.
‘Electrical Safety 101’ for your back-to-school student
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.
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.