Ringing in a new year sparks a sense of renewed hope and optimism about the future. For me, it’s a time to reflect on where we are and where we’re going. At the heart of this reflection, I think about ways we can better serve you, the members of the cooperative. Our team at Jay… Continue reading.

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the warehouseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.The stockings were hung in our lobby with care,In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.The linemen were nestled all snug in their beds,While visions of a good night’s sleep danced in their heads.All the employees and… Continue reading.

Sign up to participate in our Operation Round Up program and you could be the winner of a $10 bill credit. One winner will be chosen in a drawing on Dec. 29 for the credit. 

A big “thank you” to The Portland Foundation for a recent grant award toward Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. These partnerships continue to help programs like this thrive in our community. Thank you!

This holiday season you’ll probably see lots of advertising for “smart” home accessories. Fortunately, you can spend money on some gifts that can lead to long-term savings. Commercials this time of year highlight all sorts of gadgets. Often, many of these devices are about convenience, such as remotely turning lights and appliances on and off…. Continue reading.

The holiday season is just around the corner and soon, festive music will flood the airwaves, sparkling lights and decorations will adorn homes and businesses, and good tidings will abound. The holidays also bring a frenzy of decorating, cooking and family gatherings, and amid the hectic hustle and bustle, you may receive higher-than-usual energy bills…. Continue reading.

Every October, electric cooperatives around the state participate in Cooperative Community Day. This is a special time where co-op employees across the state volunteer in their community in various ways. It could be organizing a food drive for the local food pantry, helping out at the animal shelter, or even planting trees in a nearby… Continue reading.

Has someone ever asked you, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Or have you said these words to your children before? The concept of a career can be overwhelming, but it’s even more complicated if you have yet to learn what’s out there. Allison Keen, CED, Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development… Continue reading.

Some mornings, a dawning sun greets people with light — by electrifying the televisions in their homes. Over the last decade, renewable energy resources including wind farms and solar arrays have generated an increasing share of the electricity powering the nation. As renewable energy technology has become more affordable, utilities have also added more large-scale… Continue reading.

Is your home’s electrical system ready for winter? The best time to find out is long before you hear about the season’s first approaching winter storm, suggests Jon Elkins, vice president of safety, training and compliance at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “Taking a little time to prepare your home for colder weather has many benefits,” said… Continue reading.