Roasting a turkey in the oven is still the most popular way to cook a bird for Thanksgiving. Here are some do’s and don’ts to take the fear out of this intimidating process.  DON’T roast turkey in an oven temperature lower than 325 F. DON’T roast turkey in a brown paper grocery bag. Present-day grocery… Continue reading.

Never drop a frozen turkey into a deep fryer. The moisture from the frozen bird causes the oil to rise and potentially overflow, which equals a big fire hazard. HERE’S THE SAFEST WAY TO FRY A TURKEY: Choose a spot outside and away from your house to fry your turkey. Be sure to have a… Continue reading.

If you haven’t heard, Heartland REMC has rolled out a new generator purchasing program. This program is offering discounts for our members when purchasing a new Generac whole home generator. Heartland REMC is partnering with GenSolar. They are a great local company, and we are excited about this partnership. Over the next few months, I… Continue reading.

When Lauren Davis discusses electric cooperative jobs, she admits that few consider a role similar to hers in human resources or the job that began her evolving co-op career.  Davis, the human resources manager for Wabash Valley Power Alliance, began her WVPA career in economic development. Her positions are an example of the wide breadth… Continue reading.

TRADITIONAL METHOD Place the frozen turkey in a large food storage container, a pan with a high lip, or the roasting pan you will use to roast the turkey in the oven. Place the turkey in a refrigerator and let it defrost. A good rule of thumb is to allow five hours per pound of… Continue reading.

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.

Have you ever watched a video or TV show where a person is cooking a meal, then suddenly, they snap their fingers, and the meal is plated and ready to eat? That’s called a jump cut. While we wish we could “jump cut” from a power outage to power restoration, it can often take much… Continue reading.

Fiber, cable, DSL, satellite. Do you know the difference? How do you know which option is best for your household? Let’s break it down: We will start with satellite. By far the slowest option, satellite works by beaming signals from satellites in space to an installed dish. Due to lagging performance and data caps, streaming,… Continue reading.

Before conducting home energy audits as LaGrange County REMC’s Energy Advisor, Jake Taylor was involved in building houses — from breaking ground to handing the keys to the new homeowner. He also taught a trades class to many of the young builders working on them and showed them the potential of a career. Taylor spent… Continue reading.

If you listen carefully, you can hear a quiet transformation happening. Electric appliances and equipment are becoming more popular than ever among consumers. Advancements in technology and battery power, coupled with decreasing costs, are winning over consumers looking for comparable utility and versatility. A bonus is that using electric equipment is quieter and better for… Continue reading.