Indiana Electric Cooperatives CEO John Cassady represented Indiana’s electric cooperatives at two recent meetings of Governor Mike Braun’s Strategic Energy Growth Task Force. Braun established the task force to develop a comprehensive plan to meet Indiana’s growing demand for reliable, …Read More.
IEC Update
2025 IEC Annual Meeting Preview
When we are united in purpose, our strengths of leadership, engagement, advocacy, development, and safety come together to create meaningful, lasting impact. Although each of us may bring different priorities, perspectives, and methods, we share the common goal of empowering …Read More.
Guatemala advances rural electrification through new registration initiative
The Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines recently announced new guidelines for the voluntary registration of rural isolated systems, marking an important step toward achieving universal access to electricity across the country. This was a culmination of years of work …Read More.
Nearly 50 service projects completed for community day
Indiana’s electric cooperatives once again put the cooperative principle of “Concern for Community” into action during the annual Indiana’s Electric Cooperative Community Day, held Oct. 10. This year, 32 electric cooperatives across the state completed nearly 50 unique service projects, …Read More.
Heater Co-Chairs Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute Luncheon
The Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute (IFPI) hosted its annual luncheon in mid-September in Indianapolis, bringing together leaders from government, business, and industry to discuss key issues shaping the state’s fiscal and economic future. Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) was a sponsor …Read More.
Linemen demonstrate skills at Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo
On Aug. 21-22, 125 electric linemen and 24 teams competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo. The two-day, family-friendly event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. The rodeo included competitive events for apprentices, journeyman lineworkers …Read More.
IEC comments on EPA’s proposed repeal of greenhouse gas emissions standards
In early August, Indiana Electric Cooperatives provided the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with comments on the agency’s proposed repeal of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units, otherwise known as the power plant rule. Read the …Read More.
Daviess-Martin County REMC marks 10 years with no lost-time accidents
Daviess-Martin County REMC is celebrating 10 years with no lost-time accidents. From August 15, 2015, to August 15, 2025, Daviess-Martin County REMC operated without a single lost time accident in the office or out on the job site. In an …Read More.
Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo is Aug. 21-22, 2025
More than 130 electric linemen will compete at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo Aug. 21-22 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 …Read More.
Electric cooperatives to re-energize homes in Guatemala
Indiana electric cooperative lineworkers are traveling to Guatemala today to re-energize approximately 670 homes in seven villages in Central Guatemala as part of an international initiative to bring electricity to developing areas in Guatemala. “Project Indiana: Empowering Global Communities for …Read More.

