As technology changes, so do the tricks scammers use. What used to be in-person scams have become more sophisticated schemes targeting individuals through phone calls, emails, and text messages. One of the most common scams we’re seeing now is utility scams, where fraudsters pretend to be from your utility company and try to steal money… Continue reading.

Kyler Gudeman and Andrew Norris, both five-year employees of the co-op, graduated last month from the Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Gudeman and Norris were both required to complete 612 hours of classroom-related study, 8,000 hours of on-the-job… Continue reading.

In 1903, the great Hoosier naturalist and writer Gene Stratton-Porter published her first book, “The Song of the Cardinal.” At first an article for “Century Magazine,” the story was also a tribute to the memory of her father, an early call for conservation, a natural history of the Limberlost swamps she loved so much, and… Continue reading.

COOPERATIVE CALENDAR OF STUDENT ART CONTEST 2026 Since 1998, Indiana Connection and participating Indiana electric cooperatives have held an annual art contest for Indiana students in grades kindergarten through 12. The winning works from each grade are used to illustrate the Cooperative Calendar of Student Art that participating REMCs/RECs will distribute. ENTER: Visit winenergyremc.com. Enter your… Continue reading.

Save the Date for WIN Energy REMC’s Annual Meeting! June 7, 2025 

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.

CAMP KILOWAT JUNE 4-7 Camp Kilowatt is a fun, powerful, and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2025. Activities include horseback riding, zip lining, archery, swimming, and learning about electrical safety. APPLY: Apply by March 3 at CampKilowatt.org. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 15-22 Miami-Cass REMC is sponsoring a… Continue reading.

CAMP KILOWATT JUNE 4-7 Camp Kilowatt is a fun, powerful, and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2025. Activities include horseback riding, zip lining, archery, swimming, and learning about electrical safety. APPLY: Apply by March 3 at CampKilowatt.org. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 15-22 Warren County REMC is sponsoring a… Continue reading.

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays ending, we’ll do just about anything to make things easier on ourselves. The convenience of electric space heaters are great, but don’t forget about all of the safety precautions you may have overlooked. “Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States,”… Continue reading.