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.
Electrical safety on the farm during planting season
Planting season is underway across Indiana, and Indiana’s electric cooperatives encourage farmers to take precautions around electricity when working in the fields. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 62 farm workers are electrocuted each …Read More.
IEC hosts Legislative Appreciation Dinner
Indiana Electric Cooperatives hosted its annual Legislative Appreciation Dinner on Monday, November 17, bringing cooperative leaders and state lawmakers together ahead of this year’s Legislative Organization Day. The dinner is a long-standing tradition and an important element of IEC’s government …Read More.
Cassady represents electric cooperatives on Strategic Energy Growth Task Force
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.
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.
Indiana Electric Cooperatives reminds members to know their breaker box and outlet safety
Breaker boxes may not receive much daily attention, but they are among the most important safety features in a home. Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) encourages members to become familiar with their breaker panels and understand the warning signs of electrical …Read More.
Cassady represents electric cooperatives on Strategic Energy Growth Task Force
Indiana Electric Cooperatives CEO John Cassady represented the state’s electric cooperatives at a recent meeting of Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s Strategic Energy Growth Task Force. Braun established the task force to develop a comprehensive plan to meet Indiana’s growing demand …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.
Amanda Steeb named 2025 Tom Taylor Award recipient
Award recognizes outstanding contributions to electric cooperative member services
Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) named Amanda Steeb the recipient of the 2025 Tom Taylor Award. Steeb, director of marketing and communications at Kankakee Valley REMC, was presented the award during the Marketing, Member Services, and Communicators professional section fall meeting Oct. 24. …Read More.
Indiana’s electric cooperatives encourage members to prepare for winter storms
Winter in Indiana can bring heavy snow, freezing rain, ice storms and strong winds. These conditions can create electrical hazards and cause extended power outages, warns John Cassady, CEO of Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “During winter, snow and ice accumulation on …Read More.
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