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Miami-Cass REMC
Miami-Cass REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Peru, Indiana. As a cooperative, Miami-Cass 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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March board meeting
Counted seven board members attending. Attorney J. Michael Deweese also attended via teleconference. Board officer elections: Jim Savage, president; Todd Smith, vice president; Cindy Scott, secretary/treasurer Jim Savage presented the WVPA monthly report. J. Michael Deweese presented monthly legal report. Rob Schwartz presented monthly CEO report. Minutes from previous board meeting were approved. Financial reports… Continue reading.
Keep your cool inside this summer
With the hot, humid temperatures during the long daylight hours when kids are out of school, it may seem difficult to keep your cool at home this summer — literally and figuratively. Yet, in the literal sense, keeping your cool indoors could pay off by keeping more green in your wallet. Fortunately, there are steps… Continue reading.
Proper preparation
Many Hoosier homeowners add a backup generator in case the power goes out during weather turbulence. Yet before severe weather arrives, homeowners should be sure to read and follow instructions in the manual that comes with the generator to ensure safe operation. There are some additional considerations that homeowners should particularly keep in mind with… Continue reading.
Shaping our energy future with innovation
The energy industry is undergoing significant change driven by technology and the transition to more sustainable forms of energy. Innovation is essential in addressing these challenges and ensuring a continuous, reliable, affordable power supply. Electric co-ops are no strangers to adapting to the needs of the local communities we serve. Miami-Cass REMC has always leaned… Continue reading.
Weathering extreme temperatures leads to savings
Planning to save energy during severe weather can keep you comfortable while helping the environment — and even lead to savings in your wallet. People know the basic rules of supply and demand — price typically goes up when demand goes up. The same goes for electricity; wholesale electricity prices can soar when everyone runs… Continue reading.
Weathering the storm
Spring brings babes to barnyards and buds to tree branches. But it also can bring powerful storms causing widespread damage and even death. In the past five years, from 2018 through 2022, Indiana had 40 deaths, 38 injuries and almost $113 million in property and crop damage from weather events in Indiana alone, according to… Continue reading.
Clearing the path to reliability
Trees are majestic, beautiful, and good for the soul. But we also know that our members depend on us to deliver reliable power to their homes and businesses. That’s why Miami-Cass REMC strives to balance maintaining the beautiful surroundings we all cherish with ensuring reliable electricity. You might not realize it, but there are several… Continue reading.
Meet our student board
In the December 2023 Indiana Connection, we announced the formation of our student board. The purpose of the board, comprised of students who attend area high schools, is to learn about the cooperative, develop leadership skills and understand the co-op business model. In this and future issues of Indiana Connection, we will introduce a member… Continue reading.