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The application process is now open for Indiana Page Day, the Indiana Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, Camp Kilowatt, and Nesius Memorial Scholarships. The Cooperative Calendar of Student Art is accepting submissions. We also have a 4-H Electric incentive program. These opportunities are available to public, private, and home-school students who are sons, daughters, or legal… Continue reading.
Our Operation Round Up grants were issued recently. Your spare change is doing more great work in our communities! A total of 15 grants were issued this quarter. Funds were granted to Wreaths Across America to begin their program in Remington, Indiana. Psi Iota Xi – Gamma Beta received funds to purchase books for the…
As I round out my first year as editor of Indiana Connection, I’m feeling pretty thankful. When you take a new job, there are a lot of adjustments, especially if you have been in your last position for over a decade. I have to admit that I don’t adapt quickly to change. However, the transition… Continue reading.
By T.J. Schwartzel Does the inside of your home need an update? This winter, spice up your ho-hum floors and walls with budget-sparing DIY ideas that add warmth, texture, and visual appeal. Hit the floor Fix nicks and cracks in hardwood floors with wood markers. You can blend and mix shades to conceal marks. Fill… Continue reading.
The first eight years of work experience on Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) CEO John Cassady’s resume shows a distinct career path. After finishing his undergraduate degree, Cassady found his calling in the halls of government — first as a legislative research assistant in the Ohio House of Representatives, then a legislative liaison with the Office… Continue reading.
We would all like to make our homes safer, especially for our family and friends around the holidays. Make safety a part of your celebration season with these tips. Tackle one a day, and you will be well on your way to a safer New Year! DAY 1 Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms…. Continue reading.
Who doesn’t love a warm fire during a chilly winter night? While fireplaces and wood stoves can add warmth to your home, they should be used responsibly. Here are some tips from the U.S. Fire Administration to keep your home fire safe.
Festive celebrations, flickering lights, and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) statistics indicate that 30% of all home fires and 38% of home fire deaths occur during December, January,… Continue reading.
Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk of fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season. DECK THE HALLS O, CHRISTMAS TREE I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS SILENT NIGHT
As November kicks off, it’s hard to believe we’ll soon be gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season. This festive time of year brings joy and warmth, but as the weather gets cooler and we spend more time indoors, the holidays can also bring increased energy use and a higher risk of… Continue reading.
OurSolar is a community solar program from PPEC that allows members to subscribe to solar panels at our community solar fields. Members can subscribe to up to 10 panels, and the energy produced by those panels is calculated into your monthly bill. OurSolar represents PPEC’s balanced approach to energy production and support for economically viable… Continue reading.
In today’s world, where federal policy, power grids, and energy systems are undergoing profound changes, electric cooperatives remain vital in ensuring reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for rural communities. Electric cooperatives like PPEC are unique — member-owned, not-for-profit organizations that depend on active member participation. One of the most impactful ways members can engage with… Continue reading.