For Alex Pilotte, growing up on his family’s farm cultivated a curiosity for what’s next. “All my life, I’ve looked to what’s new,” says Pilotte, who retired after successful careers in both agriculture and construction. “My dad taught me that: You can’t just go along with the same thing forever. If you do that, you’ll… Continue reading.

Now that the weather has (consistently) improved and outdoor projects are top of mind, it’s a good time to remember: Always call 811 or visit indiana811.org before digging, no matter how minor your project may be. Indiana law requires that you call 811 or visit indiana811.org to schedule utility marking at least two full working… Continue reading.

On average in 2023, Tipmont electric service was active 99.97% of the time. It’s a .01% drop from 2022, but our performance ranks above the median for cooperatives statewide and nationwide, as well as those with a similar footprint and growth rate. Tipmont takes pride in providing excellent service, but the value of our annual… Continue reading.

I’m excited to report that the initial phase of Tipmont’s advanced metering infrastructure project has started. Over the next several years, we will deploy over 28,000 new meters to all Tipmont members. Developed by Landis+Gyr, an electric-meter manufacturing company, our new Revelo sensing meters will provide: Our goal is to replace all meters across our… Continue reading.

Rain-soaked ground. Snow on the way. Temperatures in the single digits and plummeting further with the chill of wind gusts of 60 miles per hour. Winter is in full swing as I write this column, and as always, Tipmont linemen, operations and support staff are ready to serve you during any wild weather event. By… Continue reading.

Just like that, 2023 is almost over. Our holiday wish is that all Tipmont members can use this holiday season to rest, rejoice and rejuvenate. The same holds true for our team that works hard to serve you. In 2023, Tipmont’s fiber service continued to outpace initial projections, we welcomed new members to the cooperative,… Continue reading.

Last month, I announced Tipmont’s advanced metering project — in which we will deploy over 28,000 new meters to all cooperative members over the next several years. This partnership with Landis+Gyr, an electric-meter manufacturing company, will vastly improve our existing metering technology, offering faster outage notifications and restorations, real-time data on energy use in your… Continue reading.

A few months ago, I shared an update on Tipmont’s recently refreshed logo for our cooperative. If you access the Tipmont website in any capacity, you’ve certainly noticed a radical reinvention there, too. Intended to improve the online experience for members like you, the new tipmont.com makes it easier to find everything you need. (Be… Continue reading.

When we expanded drive-thru options for last year’s Annual Meeting, we weren’t entirely sure what to expect. We knew it addressed member feedback on alternative ways to participate — letting people capitalize on making their voice heard while leaving time for other important things in an era of increased demands on our time and attention…. Continue reading.

I want you to buy less of what Tipmont has to sell. I am not kidding, joking or teasing you. I truly want to help you lower your monthly energy bill from Tipmont. In most other organizations, including investor-owned utilities, I would be run out the door for even thinking this. Thankfully for you, Tipmont… Continue reading.

When you sign up for electric service with Tipmont, you became a member and a part-owner of a non-profit electric cooperative. Capital credits are your piece of Tipmont’s success — both today and in the future. Why we pay capital credits Because Tipmont is a cooperative, owned by its members, it does not technically earn profits…. Continue reading.

Last month, we examined Tipmont’s reliability and found that 2015 was one of Tipmont’s most reliable years to date, reducing our outages by 41 percent from 2014. A big part of that success stems from significant investment in infrastructure upgrades and our tree-trimming program, which we moved from a six-year to a three-year cycle. We… Continue reading.