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Beat the Peak program helps everyone

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Posted on Oct 03, 2024 in Harrison REMC

Beat the Peak is Harrison REMC’s voluntary program designed to encourage members to become more aware of the energy they use and to reduce their energy use during peak demand periods. The program is simple. During times when the cost to purchase and produce power for members is high, we issue “Beat the Peak” alerts…. Continue reading.

Harrison REMC celebrates successful lineman rodeo

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Posted on Oct 03, 2024 in Harrison REMC

Kyle Armstrong, Jacobb White and Kody Kennedy participated in the 2024 Indiana Electric Cooperatives Lineman Rodeo on Aug. 22 and 23. There were 37 teams and 137 participants. Our Harrison REMC team did amazing! INDIVIDUAL JOURNEYMAN HURT MAN RESCUE 1ST PLACEKody Kennedy INDIVIDUAL JOURNEYMAN SKILL CLIMB 1ST PLACEKyle Armstrong INDIVIDUAL JOURNEYMAN KNOT TYING 1ST PLACEKyle… Continue reading.

The unique aspects of electric vehicle safety

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Posted on Oct 02, 2024 in Safety

By Chris Adam Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining traction in the United States. If you drive an EV or are considering buying one, there are unique safety items to know. “There are some important differences to keep in mind if you drive an EV instead of a gas-powered vehicle,” said Jon Elkins, vice president for… Continue reading.

Boone REMC linemen demonstrate skills at statewide rodeo

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Posted on Oct 02, 2024 in Boone REMC

Seven Boone REMC linemen competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 22–23 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. INDIVIDUAL COMPETITORS WERE: THE BOONE REMC TEAM INCLUDED:  The linemen competed in events that tested skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue, and safely… Continue reading.

Co-ops power communities with purpose

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Posted on Oct 02, 2024 in Boone REMC

Communities come in all shapes and sizes. Some are based on geographical proximity or shared interests and hobbies, and some communities can even be found in virtual spaces like social media groups. Regardless of where or how they are formed, communities can bring people together and create a sense of belonging.  As the first electric… Continue reading.

Avoid phantom loads

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Posted on Oct 02, 2024 in Boone REMC

Did you know that if your TV, computer, and other appliances are plugged in, they quietly drain electricity — all day, every day — even when turned off? When switched off or in a standby mode, electric power consumed by products is known as standby power or phantom loads. While it may not be readily… Continue reading.

Update on electric water heater program

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Posted on Oct 02, 2024 in Boone REMC

Boone REMC no longer sells electric water heaters, but we will still honor the six-year warranty of any electric water heater purchased from Boone REMC. We are happy to work with members to determine eligibility for reimbursement if a water heater is under warranty and needs to be replaced. Additionally, we no longer offer a… Continue reading.

The power of partnership

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Posted on Oct 01, 2024 in A Co-op Perspective, Boone REMC, Carroll White REMC, Fulton County REMC, Heartland REMC, Jasper County REMC, Jay County REMC, Kankakee Valley REMC, Kosciusko REMC, LaGrange County REMC, Marshall County REMC, Miami-Cass REMC, Newton County REMC, Noble REMC, Steuben County REMC, Tipmont, Warren County REMC

Wabash Valley Power Alliance is a not-for-profit electric cooperative that provides wholesale power to 23 electric distribution cooperatives. That makes us a co-op of co-ops! Our strong partnership with our member co-ops across Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri is how we deliver great rates. 1) AN ELECTRIFYING JOURNEY How does the partnership work? Imagine electricity as… Continue reading.

A commitment to habitat protection

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Posted on Oct 01, 2024 in A Co-op Perspective, Bartholomew County REMC, Clark County REMC, Daviess-Martin County REMC, Decatur County REMC, Dubois REC, Harrison REMC, Henry County REMC, Jackson County REMC, Orange County REMC, Southeastern Indiana REMC, Southern Indiana Power, WIN Energy REMC

Two years ago, Hoosier Energy became the first generation and transmission cooperative to receive a Certificate of Inclusion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Nationwide Candidate Conservation Agree with Assurances (CCAA) for the monarch butterfly. That commitment to integrated vegetation management and the practices encouraging habitat maintenance and development continues to reap benefits. This… Continue reading.

Professional progression: Cooperative-sponsored youth programs lead to rewarding career

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Posted on Oct 01, 2024 in Profile

In 2018, high school junior Greg Jekel applied to participate in the Indiana Electric Cooperatives Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., and received the approval of his co-op, Clark County REMC, to join the 100-member Hoosier delegation that June. It wasn’t the last time Jekel would complete a successful IEC application. During his senior year, he… Continue reading.

Product recalls

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Posted on Oct 01, 2024 in Product Recalls

DEWALT BATTERY PUSH WALK-BEHIND MOWERS AND DEWALT BATTERY SELF-PROPELLED WALK-BEHIND MOWERS If water gets into the DeWALT Battery Push walk-behind and self-propelled mower’s handle support while the battery is installed, the mower can fail to shut off when the bail handle is released or start without a key, posing a laceration hazard to the user…. Continue reading.