While attending Purdue University’s construction management program, Josh Durbin envisioned a dream job of building log homes in the Rocky Mountains, far from where he grew up in Steuben County.  After college in 2008, he was offered a job in the mountains. But that was right in the middle of the Great Recession. “I had… Continue reading.

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. To do that, your co-op utilizes this priority system when line crews are working on… Continue reading.

Today’s playgrounds offer more than a venue for kids to expel excess energy. Indiana’s most cutting-edge play spaces are a blueprint for creativity, exploration, and connection for every age, ability, and interest. Westermeier Commons at Central Park, Carmel If a child’s drawing of what the most amazing playground was to be built in real life,… Continue reading.

BY BRIAN D. SMITH Of the six children of Bobby Rahal, only one bears the name of a famous race driver — son Graham, named after legendary British champion Graham Hill. Maybe Bobby sensed something no ultrasound could: That Graham would be the only child to follow in his tire tracks. This month, 35-year-old Graham… Continue reading.

Covering 80 square miles with less than 6,000 residents, Ohio County is Indiana’s smallest and least populous county. Rising Sun, Indiana — the sole incorporated municipality within Ohio County — is home to Ree’s Harps, one of the state’s only two harp manufacturers. Setting sail in Southeastern Indiana The Ohio County Historical Society Museum’s star… Continue reading.

Our 2023 theme, “Unmatched Value,” gets straight to the point — your co-op membership provides an unbeatable return for the investment. At the heart of our mission is the relentless pursuit of value for our members. Your ownership in this not-for-profit co-op is different from being a customer of an investor-owned utility. Your membership represents… Continue reading.

Your cooperative continued to perform well in 2023. Although we saw kilowatt-hour purchases and sales decline by more than 5% each — mostly due to moderate weather — financial goals were still achieved. Total margins exceeded $4.3 million and were above budget by $809,000, or 23%. This was achieved due to lower operating expenses (under… Continue reading.

You probably don’t think about them until your power goes out, but electric lineworkers protect our homes and communities 24 hours a day. Like other first responders who keep us safe, lineworkers endure all kinds of weather and challenging conditions. In April, we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day to honor the men and women who power… Continue reading.

The PPEC board of trustees has formally approved a redistricting initiative to more equally spread the number of members across each district in our territory. Members affected were notified on their March bills. At the top right corner of your electric bill (highlighted at right), you will see your district listed. Scipio, Maumee, Jefferson, and… Continue reading.

Congratulations to Senior Staking Technician Doug Johanns, who was voted by PPEC’s employees as the 2023 Quarter 4 Rockstar Employee! This internal quarterly recognition program allows employees to nominate and vote on deserving co-workers whom they feel have gone above and beyond or deserve recognition. Johanns joined the PPEC team in May 1986. His role… Continue reading.