Leaders briefed on issues and communicate electric cooperative priorities Leaders from Indiana’s electric cooperatives were in Washington, D.C., last month during the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Legislative Conference to meet with members of Indiana’s Congressional delegation about issues …Read More.
IEC Update
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.
New IEC Employees
Joseph GufredaSystems Administrator Joseph Gufreda joined IEC March 10 as IEC’s systems administrator. He will oversee IEC’s technical operations, including identifying technology needs, implementing updates and improvements to current software and systems and ensuring employees’ technical issues are resolved efficiently. …Read More.
Interim energy committee examines reliability
Indiana legislative leaders have undertaken various approaches to make sure Indiana remains a state with reliable electricity across all types of utilities. Over the past few months, the utility committee leaders have convened small group meetings with key industry stakeholders …Read More.
Mutual Aid Efforts in September and October
Indiana electric cooperatives stepped up to provide critical mutual aid both nationally and within the state following the recent severe weather events. For Hurricane Helene recovery, crews from 12 Indiana cooperatives have been in Georgia assisting Cobb EMC and Jefferson …Read More.
Insights from the Media Preference Study
Earlier this year, we launched a Media Preference Study to look into the communication habits and preferences of cooperative members to optimize strategies and ensure we’re connecting effectively with audiences. Partnering with MRI Simmons, a market research firm, and American …Read More.
Successful Season of Youth Programs
This spring, IEC coordinated two youth programs that provided memorable experiences and learning opportunities for young cooperative participants: Camp Kilowatt and Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Camp Kilowatt From June 5-8, Camp Kilowatt took place at Camp Tecumseh in …Read More.
Celebrating a New Chapter: IEC’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House
On Friday, June 28, Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of our new office at 11805 Pennsylvania Street, Carmel. The day was filled with excitement as IEC hosted its first board meeting in the …Read More.
First Few Weeks in the New IEC Office
This April marked a significant milestone for the IEC team as we officially moved into our new home at 11805 Pennsylvania Street, Carmel. Our facility not only represents a new, fresh space but also a commitment to continuing our mission …Read More.
2024 Legislative Conference
The annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., serves as an essential platform for sharing with our Congressional Delegation how decisions made in D.C. impact the communities we serve. This necessity for political involvement is why cooperative representatives annually travel to …Read More.