Award recognizes outstanding contributions to electric cooperative member services Indiana Electric Cooperatives named Kevin Dreibelbis the recipient of the 2020 Tom Taylor Award. Dreibelbis, communications and marketing director for Noble REMC and LaGrange County REMC, was presented the award during …Read More.
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Indiana electric cooperatives receive more than $36 million in Next Level Connections broadband grants
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced last week eight Indiana electric cooperatives and their partner organizations will receive more than $36 million in grants from the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program. The program, in its second phase of awards, is …Read More.
Case Study: Youth Director Programs
Carroll White REMC and Fulton County REMC For the Good of the Order Electric cooperatives have a long history of developing the “next generation” of consumers and educating them about electric cooperatives, the cooperative business model, and community service. Indiana’s …Read More.
Case Study: Balanced Performance Scorecard
Bartholomew County REMC On a ‘Journey to Great’ In late 2013, the Balanced Performance Scorecard, a tool for organizations to measure, manage and improve functions, was introduced to the leadership team at Bartholomew County REMC. BCREMC soon began using the …Read More.
Utility Disconnect Moratorium Ends
The moratorium on utility disconnects ended Aug. 14 as expected. Since March, Indiana utilities have been prohibited from disconnecting consumers for past due accounts. During this time, Indiana’s electric cooperatives have worked with their consumers to establish payment plans and …Read More.
21st Century Energy Task Force
The 21st Century Energy Task Force is expected to resume meeting Sept. 17. Hoosier Energy CEO Donna Walker represents the state’s cooperatives on this task force as a governor’s appointee. In early August, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IRUC) issued …Read More.
Jones joins Indiana Electric Cooperatives
Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) named Alexandra Jones to its government relations team. She will serve as the association’s political action and grassroots coordinator. Jones, who was previously the association’s government relations intern, is responsible for leading IEC’s political action committees …Read More.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
First of Many COVID-19-Related Bills Earlier this Spring, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law. The bill has assisted American workers and families dealing with the effects of COVID-19. This legislation provided many workers with up to two weeks …Read More.
In-district Meetings with Legislators
The IEC will be setting up strategic regional in-district meetings with legislators and cooperative CEOs. The purpose of these meetings is to develop relationships between cooperative leadership and local state elected officials. If you have a specific legislator in mind …Read More.
Political Action Committee Solicitations
Thank you for your continued support of Indiana ACRE and Indiana FORE. Political participation has been and remains a crucial requirement to the future success of electric cooperatives in Indiana. As such, IEC welcomes the opportunity to visit your cooperative …Read More.