PPEC Lineman Jay Denny celebrated his retirement after 24 dedicated years of service to Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative. Though we will miss seeing him around the co-op, we wish him all the best in the next chapter of his life. Please enjoy this Q&A with Denny reflecting on his career: HOW DID YOU FIRST COME… Continue reading.

Capital credits are the cooperative’s margins, or profits. PPEC uses the margins to help pay for capital investments, such as building or replacing power lines and other electrical system improvements. Then, at a later date, the margins are returned to you as cash back. It represents each co-op member’s ownership — or equity — in… Continue reading.

Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,044 to eight local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. About 80% of PPEC members round up their monthly electric bills and donate those pennies to this fund, making a huge impact in the co-op’s northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio communities. Each… Continue reading.

VETERANS DAY DRIVE Donations from Putnam County, Ohio, all the way to New Haven, Indiana, flooded into our office during the Clothes for Joes Veterans Day Drive on Friday, Nov. 10. Employees collected donations of clothing and hygiene items, filling several SUVs to capacity. WINTER COAT DRIVE More than 150 new and gently used coats… Continue reading.

It’s your worst-case scenario. A major storm was predicted, and this time, the predictions were right. Many power lines are down, and your electricity may be out for several days. You are low on everything — food, pet supplies, toilet paper, batteries, diapers, and medication. Imagine how you would feel in this situation. While you… Continue reading.

CAMP KILOWATT JUNE 5–8 Camp Kilowatt is a fun, powerful, and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2024. Activities include horseback riding, zip lining, archery, swimming, and learning about electrical safety. APPLY: Apply by March 1 at CampKilowatt.org. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 16–23 Miami-Cass REMC is sponsoring a… Continue reading.

In the December magazine, we announced the formation of our student board. The purpose of the board, comprised of students who attend area high schools, is to learn about the cooperative, develop leadership skills and understand the co-op business model. In this and future issues of Indiana Connection, we will introduce a member of the… Continue reading.

1. Counted seven board members present. Attorney Jeremy Fetty also attended. 2. Jim Savage presented the WVPA monthly report. 3. Fetty presented monthly legal report. 4. Rob Schwartz presented monthly CEO report. 5. Minutes from previous board meeting were approved. 6. Financial reports reviewed and approved. 7. October monthly operating, member services, human resources and… Continue reading.