With the Independence Day holiday approaching, our thoughts turn to cookouts, parades, and fireworks as we rightfully celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. The day following the Fourth of July isn’t going to light up the night sky with …Read More.
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INDIANA SENDS 61 YOUTH TO VISIT WASHINGTON, D.C.
Indiana’s electric cooperatives are sponsoring 61 students on the 2025 Indiana Youth Tour June 15-22. Youth Tour provides young Hoosiers the opportunity to visit the nation’s capital, learn about government, experience American history and gain a better understanding about their …Read More.
Building on 90 years of cooperative advocacy
John Cassady, CEO As we continue to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Indiana Electric Cooperatives, we should take a moment to reflect on our rich history while we identify ways to build on the cooperative legacy together. When IEC was …Read More.
IEC hosts hazard awareness workshop for NineStar contractors
Indiana Electric Cooperatives hosted an electrical hazard awareness workshop for NineStar Connect contractors. Jon Elkins, vice president of safety, training and compliance, and Adam Lock, safety and risk management instructor, led the program focused on underground residential distribution for 21 …Read More.
Heater New Vice President of Government Relations
I appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself as IEC’s new vice president of government relations. I was born and raised in rural Indiana and am thankful for the important role that REMCs have in their local communities. It is this …Read More.
Linemen Competing at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo
Electric cooperative linemen will compete at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo Aug. 24-25 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville. The two-day, family-friendly event showcases the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. The rodeo includes competitive events …Read More.
Heater to join Indiana Electric Cooperatives
Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) named Ryan J. Heater to lead its government relations team. Heater will serve as the association’s vice president of government relations beginning Sept. 25. Heater will lead the association’s state and federal governmental relations efforts, which …Read More.
Progress continues to be made on the new IEC office building.
The project cleared two hurdles with the City of Carmel. The project received plan approval through the City of Carmel Technical Advisory Committee on June 21 and the Commercial Committee on June 27. Additional work has continued on details for …Read More.
RUS Administrators Share Insights on ERA, PACE Programs
Indiana electric cooperative leaders met July 20 with USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Administrator Andy Berke and Assistant Administrator Chris McLean to discuss the Empowering Rural America (ERA) and Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) programs. During the meeting, they shared …Read More.
CFC, NCSC Contributions Presented
At the June 16 Indiana Electric Cooperatives board meeting, Brian Stavish presented IEC two checks on behalf of National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) and National Cooperative Services Corporation (NCSC). The contribution of $35,750 from CFC is used to …Read More.