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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Director petitions available
Interested in serving your community? Consider running for the board of directors at Miami-Cass REMC. Director petitions will be available starting March 1 at our office at 3086 W. 100 N., Peru. Districts 1, 3, and 4 are up for election this year. Petitions must be returned by April 10. Contact Miami-Cass REMC if you… Continue reading.
Board meets in January
Counted seven board members attending via teleconference. Attorney, Jeremy Fetty also attended via teleconference. WVPA board report was given by Jim Savage. Rob Schwartz presented the monthly CEO report. Minutes from the previous board meeting were approved. Financial report given by Schwartz. December monthly operating, member services and safety reports were reviewed and approved. Set… Continue reading.
Teresa Williams retires
Teresa Williams had been a familiar face at Miami-Cass REMC for 21 years. If you ever visited the office, you likely saw her smiling face. Williams began her career with the cooperative on Feb. 1, 2000, and retired exactly 21 years later on Feb. 1 of this year. During her time at the REMC, she… Continue reading.
Money in the bath
While your steaming hot shower may leave you feeling like royalty, the appliance heating that water may be dethroning money from your wallet. A variety of energy resources power different kinds of water heaters to warm the water that people use in their daily lives. The type of water heater in your house could lead… Continue reading.
A co-op culture for ALL
Over the years, you’ve heard me expound on why and how Miami-Cass REMC is different — because we’re a cooperative. Our business model sets us apart from other utilities because we adhere to seven guiding cooperative principles that reflect core values of honesty, transparency, equity, inclusiveness and service to the greater good of the community…. Continue reading.
Energy efficiency tip for your dryer
Use wool or rubber dryer balls in the clothes dryer to reduce drying time and static. Wool dryer balls can also absorb extra moisture. These are an efficient alternative to dryer sheets, which can create buildup on the dryer’s filter and reduce air circulation. If you prefer dryer sheets, scrub the filter once a month… Continue reading.
Board meets in December
Counted seven board members attending via teleconference. Attorney J. Michael Deweese also attended via teleconference. WVPA board report was given by Jim Savage. IEC board report was given by Todd Smith. Rob Schwartz presented the monthly CEO report. Minutes from the previous board meeting were approved. Financial report given by Schwartz. November monthly operating, member… Continue reading.
Employee spotlight: Meet Stephanie Ziems
In the first of a series highlighting our outstanding employees, we would like to introduce Stephanie Ziems, director of finance and accounting at Miami-Cass REMC. Ziems joined the co-op in November 2014 and is responsible for managing the financial activities of the REMC and its subsidiary company. These activities include maintaining accounting records, financial planning,… Continue reading.
