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Heartland REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in northeastern Indiana. As a cooperative, Heartland REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.

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Caps in the Ring

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Posted on May 05, 2021 in Heartland REMC

Heartland REMC is again offering financial scholarships to assist students of REMC members.  The names of 20 eligible winners will be drawn at random on a Facebook Live Stream.  Under the guidelines, winning students will receive $500 to attend college, full-time, during the fall 2021 semester.  To apply, the student must complete and return an… Continue reading.

Suds and Savings

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Posted on May 05, 2021 in Heartland REMC

Your clothes washer and dryer account for a significant portion of energy consumption from major appliances, and let’s face it––laundry is no one’s favorite chore. Make the most of your laundry energy use! There are several easy ways you can save energy (and money) in the laundry room. The Department of Energy recommends the following… Continue reading.

Cool Technology

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Posted on Apr 23, 2021 in A Co-op Perspective, Boone REMC, Heartland REMC, Kankakee Valley REMC, LaGrange County REMC, Marshall County REMC, Miami-Cass REMC, Noble REMC, Steuben County REMC

Over the last few years, Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats have become a popular upgrade for people updating equipment in their homes. Thermostats such as the Nest and Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostats (among others) connect to a home’s wireless Internet network and can be programmed remotely from a wireless device, such as a smart phone or tablet. You may… Continue reading.

Laying it on the line

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Posted on Apr 21, 2021 in Features, Heartland REMC

For all the wonderful things electricity does for us, it can be unforgiving if not treated with respect — all the time. Electricity is energy. Like most forms of energy, it’s powerful. As essential as electricity is to our daily lives, when it is misused or the system that delivers it to our homes is… Continue reading.

Apply Now For the Heartland REMC Scholarship

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Posted on Apr 03, 2021 in Heartland REMC

Heartland REMC will again this year offer scholarships to financially assist students of the REMC members. Due to ongoing safety guidelines, Heartland REMC will be doing a virtual scholarship drawing.  Winning students will receive $500 to attend college, full-time, during the fall 2021 semester. To apply, the student must complete and return the application and… Continue reading.

Building a home?

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Posted on Mar 26, 2021 in A Co-op Perspective, Boone REMC, Heartland REMC, Kankakee Valley REMC, LaGrange County REMC, Marshall County REMC, Miami-Cass REMC, Noble REMC, Steuben County REMC

If you’re thinking about building your own home, you’ve probably spent a lot of time figuring out the details. You’ve considered different floorplans and selected complementary colors that pop. But have you considered energy efficiency? The Power Moves Home program is perfect for anyone about to build their own home. Your local electric co-op helped… Continue reading.

From cupboard to cleaning up

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Posted on Mar 24, 2021 in Features, Heartland REMC

Head to your pantry or fridge for help with some common household chores. Clean and disinfect your computer keyboard by gently brushing on and between the keys with an old toothbrush that’s been soaked in a solution made with equal parts water and white vinegar. That same solution can remove water stains on glasses. Pour… Continue reading.

Cleaning house cleanly

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Posted on Mar 24, 2021 in Features, Heartland REMC

If you’re concerned about harmful chemicals in some cleaning products or are just curious about making your own all-natural alternatives to store-bought cleaners, try these simple recipes that are also good for the environment. Furniture Polish 1 cup mineral oil 1 t. lemon oil Combine. Store in a spray bottle. All Purpose Cleaner 1 part… Continue reading.

Fiber project update

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Posted on Mar 07, 2021 in Heartland REMC

2020 quickly became a time in history we will never forget. It was a year full of challenges, hardships, and loss for many. We learned quickly how to adapt and be flexible.  That is true for our fiber broadband initiative, as well. In March 2020, many families moved to e-learning and working from home, and… Continue reading.

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