Wabash Valley Power Association’s (WVPA) Board of Directors announced Aug. 11 that Jay Bartlett will become the generation and transmission cooperative’s next chief executive officer. Bartlett is the President and CEO of Prairie Power Inc., an electric generation and transmission cooperative in …Read More.
Indiana Cooperatives in the News
Noble REMC brings innovative demand response to co-op members
Irrigation packs a big payback for farmers in rural Indiana. Yield more than doubles when you turn on the spigot, jumping from 80 or 90 bushels per acre to more than 200. And, water isn’t the only thing that flows. …Read More.
Electric cooperatives to honor ‘power and hope’ of Indiana youth
Indiana’s electric cooperatives and their statewide magazine, Electric Consumer, are accepting applications for awards that recognize the community spirit of Indiana’s youth. The Youth Power and Hope Awards program honors students in fifth through eighth grades who are leaders in …Read More.
Carroll White REMC breaks ground on new operations center
Members of Carroll White REMC gathered Tuesday, July 27, to break ground on the electric cooperative’s new operations center in the Hoosier Heartland Industrial Park. The electric cooperative was the first company to purchase a lot in the 60-acre industrial …Read More.
Frye honored with distinguished service award
Daviess-Martin REMC General Manager Ken Frye was recently recognized by the Rural Electricity Resource Council (RERC) with its Distinguished Service Award. Frye’s career-long efforts and leadership at the cooperative were highlighted during the April 20 presentation at the RERC Annual Conference near …Read More.
Henry County REMC to build new headquarters
The Henry County REMC (HCREMC) Board of Directors today announced its decision to replace its current headquarters to most cost effectively meet its mission of providing safe, reliable and cost-effective electrical service to its members. The office and grounds, which …Read More.
Johnson County REMC receives RUS loan
The USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) celebrated the 80th anniversary of the creation of the Rural Electrification Service by announcing four loans totaling more than $100 million. The $14 million loan to Johnson County REMC supports building or improving 345 …Read More.
Electric service territory legislation signed by Gov. Pence
Gov. Mike Pence Friday signed electric service territory legislation (Senate Bill 309) into law. The legislation amends the existing law to preserve existing electric service boundaries, regardless of future annexations. Senate Bill 309 protects the affordability of electricity for all Hoosiers …Read More.
Orange County REMC GM and CEO retiring
Orange County REMC general manager and CEO Danny Arnold is retiring after nearly 25 years in the position. Arnold talks about his pending retirement on May 29 and the cooperative model he continues to champion. Read More.
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative employees receive Hometown Hero Awards
The quick action of three Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative employees saved the life of a contracted employee in late February and on Friday, March 13, were recognized for their acts. Read More