Weather can have a major impact on energy bills, and when the outdoor temperatures become extreme, your heating and cooling equipment works harder to keep your home comfortable.  Energy experts at Heartland REMC and throughout the utility industry use a measure called “degree days” to anticipate heating and cooling needs for the consumers they serve. … Continue reading.

The excitement of buying a house can soon be tempered by additional price tags that come with the purchased property. Older houses frequently mean older appliances and heating and cooling systems, which also are likely more inefficient than newer systems available today. They may even require you to plan for replacements in the not-too-distant future…. Continue reading.

The summer sun quickly drives up outdoor temperatures — and energy bills with it! Rather than perpetually running your air conditioner, some strategic planning can save you energy, leading to lower electric use. Steps you can take to reduce your energy costs are to: Open the windows on cool summer evenings and nights. A cool… Continue reading.

If you attended this year’s annual meeting, you heard the big announcement: Heartland REMC — in partnership with TWN Communications — is bringing broadband internet to the rural areas we currently serve. Over the past couple of years, one of the biggest conversations in our part of the state has been centered on providing high-speed… Continue reading.

Fireworks and the Fourth of July go hand-in-hand, and we want you to have a safe, fun-filled celebration! About two-thirds of all fireworks-related injuries occur between June 16 and July 16, so keep these safety tips in mind:

Veterans on Honor Flight #31 to Washington, D.C., fall in for a photo at the World War II Memorial during the May trip. For more information on the Honor Flight program, upcoming trip schedules, veteran applications and guidelines, or to donate to fund the trip for a veteran, please visit www.hfnei.org.

Heartland REMC’s offices will be closed Thursday, July 4. Please have a safe and happy Independence Day celebration! 

Warmer air means air conditioners are running more frequently and families are faced with higher electricity use. With a few simple steps, such as seasonal maintenance of properly sized and installed energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment, along with properly sealed ducts, you can save as much as 20 percent on annual energy costs. Following the… Continue reading.

The fifth Heartland REMC Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 22, at the Huntington County Fairgrounds. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and will last until 12:30 p.m. Important to all members is the election. Once they are registered, members will receive a ballot and can immediately cast their vote. There are five director… Continue reading.

One of the most important parts of Heartland REMC’s Annual Meeting will be the election of directors to serve three-year terms on the board. This year, there are elections for five board districts – including Districts 3, 6, 32, 33, & 34. As with other electric co-ops, Heartland REMC members have the right to choose… Continue reading.

DISTRICT 3 Alan Amick is a longtime resident of Roanoke and has three grown children and four grandkids that he enjoys spending time with when not working. He is a 1974 graduate of Huntington North High School. He has over 45 years of experience as a welder and is currently the co-owner of Amick Welding…. Continue reading.