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Hunt what’s in season
Shooting at electrical equipment can be costly and deadly
Hunting season brings outdoorsmen of all skill levels and experience into rural Indiana, often to unfamiliar areas. While most hunters follow safe hunting practices, Indiana’s electric cooperatives want to remind hunters to always be aware of their surroundings and watch …Read More.
Be aware of the unique aspects of electric vehicle safety
Are you prepared to safely deal with an accident involving an electric vehicle?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining traction in the United States. If you drive an EV or are considering buying one, there are unique safety items to know. “There are some important differences to keep in mind if you drive an …Read More.
Be safe around electricity when moving farm equipment
Moving large farm machinery during harvest season can pose electrical hazards
As harvest season ramps up in Indiana, farmers and their crews are busy moving equipment to and from the fields. This increased activity, however, raises the risk of accidents, especially involving electricity. “Combines and grain augers are large pieces of …Read More.
Young drivers should be aware of hazards
Indiana electric co-ops warn teen drivers to ‘Stay in the Car’
Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) acknowledges the experience young drivers gain by getting behind the wheel and driving, but some dangers cannot be learned from personal “experience.” IEC advises teens to take precautions not only while driving, but most importantly, if …Read More.
Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest winners named
Indiana’s electric cooperatives and their statewide magazine, Indiana Connection, named the winners of the 27th annual Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest. Cassidy Skinner, a high school junior from South Whitley, was named artist of the year for her lifelike …Read More.
More than ‘knocking on wood’
Electric cooperatives periodically inspect wooden poles for wear and tear
An estimated 150 million wood poles form the backbone of the nation’s electric grid, supporting the delivery of electricity and telecommunications across America, says Osmose, a nationwide utilities services company. Wood remains the preferred material for poles because of its …Read More.
Work with your co-op to pay overdue bills
If your power’s been disconnected, never resort to meter tampering
Making ends meet might be hard for many Hoosiers right now. If you find yourself falling behind paying monthly utility bills, contact your utility for help before you face losing service. Most electric cooperatives have programs that can help their …Read More.
Power restored methodically
During widespread power outages, utilities follow similar plan
Tornadoes or other weather-related disasters often bring widespread power outages. Most electric utilities follow a similar methodical plan that ensures power is restored to the greatest number of people in the shortest amount of time in the safest manner possible. …Read More.
Be prepared for spring storms
Spring storms can form quickly and be devastating; preparation is key
Indiana Electric Cooperatives urges Hoosiers to be prepared for dangerous storms that can strike during the spring and summer months. Sudden and powerful storms can devastate lives in a matter of minutes; in the past five years alone, storms have …Read More.
Twenty-two graduate electric lineworker apprenticeship program
Twenty-two lineworkers graduated Saturday 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 612 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training …Read More.
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