Cathy Raderstorf is the CEO of Carroll-White REMC. What is your philosophy on meetings? Always provide an agenda (purpose for the meeting), a start and end time that you adhere to, active engagement, and end with clear action items. What …Read More.
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IEC presented with Educational Fund grants from CFC and Utility Capital Solutions
At its most recent board meeting, Indiana Electric Cooperatives received funds from CFC and Utility Capital Solutions (UCS) to support education and youth programming. Checks totaling $40,850 were presented by Bruce Everhart, RushShelby Energy and CFC Region 4 Director (center). Also …Read More.
Mutual aid brings crews to communities in need after severe summer weather
Photos: Midwest Energy & Communications When severe weather causes widespread outages in one electric cooperative, crews from other co-ops are ready to provide aid and ensure that safety and service are restored to affected communities as quickly as possible. At press time, …Read More.
Strategic planning continues for the 2026 cycle
The Indiana Electric Cooperatives executive committee, leadership team, and management team met on July 9 to begin shaping the organization’s next strategic plan. The conversations were built on valuable feedback from members at the June regional meetings and from a staff …Read More.
Indiana Connection takes top honors
Statewide cooperative magazine wins three SPJ awards In April, Indiana Connection received three Best in Indiana Journalism Awards from the Indiana Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). The magazine received the following honors: Brian D. Smith is …Read More.
IEC Expands Safety and Compliance Expertise Through Promotions and New Hires
Indiana Electric Cooperatives continues to strengthen its safety, training, and regulatory compliance services through a series of recent promotions and new hires. These team members bring a wide range of industry, regulatory, emergency management, law enforcement, and electric cooperative experience …Read More.
Setting Safety and Compliance Up for Success
In the fall of 2025, IEC conducted a comprehensive assessment of its job training and safety and regulatory compliance programs. This intentional and multi-layered review combined member input, staff expertise, and strategic leadership dialogue. The assessment showed a strong member …Read More.
Vendor Impact Partner Program Launches
The Vendor Impact Partner (VIP) program is IEC’s new partner engagement model designed for more intentional, strategic partnerships with companies that serve Indiana’s electric cooperatives. The program provides a structured way for vendors to engage across multiple IEC events, professional …Read More.
One Voice, Strong Connections: Meaningful Outcomes from Legislative Session
During the 2026 Indiana General Assembly, IEC achieved meaningful outcomes for its member cooperatives by presenting a clear, unified voice on key energy and infrastructure issues. By aligning priorities and communicating consistently, we were able to effectively advocate for policies …Read More.
Thirty graduate electric lineworker apprenticeship program
Thirty lineworkers graduated Saturday, Jan. 10, from Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 576 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours …Read More.