Trees and power lines often coexist without problems. However, there are precautions to take when planting a tree. Not only do dangers lurk for the person planting the tree, nearby power lines and trees can be harmed as well. Trees …Read More.
811 Day reminds Hoosiers to call before you dig
Aug. 11 is just one day a year, but Indiana Electric Cooperatives hopes the 8/11 date on the calendar will serve as a natural reminder for residents to call 811 any day of the year before a digging project. Every …Read More.
Passing of Gerald Bane
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Gerald Bane, retired board member and father of Barry Bane, local director from WIN Energy REMC. Gerald also served many years as the IEC director. Please keep Cornelia and Barry and …Read More.
Ground-mounted utility boxes are not jungle gyms
In almost every suburban neighborhood one can find one of those green boxes that are usually situated near the street between every other house. While they may seem like a well-positioned gathering place for kids, just the right height for …Read More.
Familiarize yourself with your home’s electrical system
A lot of people won’t plug in their new TV or toaster without reading the instruction book at least once. But many will move into a new home without understanding the electrical system that makes everything work. Would you know …Read More.
Avoid downed power lines!
If you drive the same route to work every day, odds are you don’t give the road itself a lot of thought. It’s always there; until it’s not. If you suddenly come upon a big orange “road closed” sign with …Read More.
Passing of Ray Belcher
We are saddened to have received news concerning the recent passing of Ray Belcher, father of Mark Belcher. Mark is the Member Service & Marketing Manager at Orange County REMC. Please keep Mark and Robin and their family in your …Read More.
Passing of Ed Martin
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Ed Martin. Ed served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Wabash Valley Power Alliance from 1976-2006. He fostered the cooperative culture that became the organization’s …Read More.
Passing of James D. “Jim” Cox
We are saddened to hear news concerning the recent passing of Jim Cox, retired local director and Vice Chairman of the board at South Central Indiana REMC. Jim also served as the IEC director in 2018-2020. Here you will find …Read More.
Spring into safety on the farm
Planting season is here for many of the state’s roughly 94,000 farmers. While you prepare to plant the crops that help feed the world, Indiana Electric Cooperatives reminds you to keep safety in mind — especially when working around electricity. According to …Read More.
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