Camp Kilowatt, an annual four-day leadership and energy education camp for rising seventh-grade students from across Indiana, was held July 26-29. This year’s event was relocated to Happy Hollow Children’s Camp in Nashville, Indiana, due to construction at Camp Tecumseh, …Read More.
Four Indiana co-ops provide aid after Michigan storm
Photos: Midwest Energy & Communications Barbecue plans took a back seat to mutual aid this July 4 for linemen from Carroll White, Heartland REMC, Kankakee Valley REMC, and Noble REMC, following major storm damage in Michigan. The four Indiana co-ops joined …Read More.
Guy wires play a critical role in community safety
While they may not look dangerous, guy wires play an important role in maintaining the safety and reliability of the electric system. Indiana’s electric cooperatives reminds members to be aware of these important support structures and follow a few simple …Read More.
Electric cooperatives first to receive BEAD funding
Historic federal broadband investment brings fiber-to-the-home service to rural Hoosiers, continuing electric cooperatives’ century-long commitment to rural Indiana. Decatur County REMC, NineStar Connect, and Paulding Putnam are three of the first organizations in Indiana to receive federal Broadband Equity, Access, …Read More.
ASK A LEADER: Jeff Myers
Jeff Myers is the Board Vice President of Clark County REMC. What is your favorite moment working at an electric cooperative? Not one specific moment, but I have always been impressed by the way cooperative employees respond during outages. It …Read More.
Tipmont’s Nick Rogers shines in pop culture edition of “Jeopardy!”
Earlier this year, Nick Rogers, communication manager at Tipmont, competed on “Pop Culture Jeopardy!,” which is now streaming on Netflix. Unlike the classic “Jeopardy!,” the pop culture version is played in teams of two. Nick’s teammate, Shane Whitlock, has been …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.
Regional meetings included face time with state legislators
Each of the seven Indiana Electric Cooperatives regional meetings were held throughout June. Each meeting was joined by Indiana state legislators for frank panel conversations about the threats and opportunities facing electric cooperatives. Co-op leaders in attendance seized the opportunity …Read More.
Electric Cooperatives: Protecting Consumers as Indiana Grows
By John Cassady This op-ed was originally published as a Viewpoint in the Indianapolis Business Journal on July 10, 2026. Indiana is quickly becoming a hub for data center development, with nearly $38 billion in announced investment and some of …Read More.
Farmers must consider power line safety during harvest season
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.
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