Trees and power lines often coexist without problems. However, there are precautions to take when planting a tree. Quick Tips for safely planting a tree: Call 811 to have underground utilities marked at least a few working days, but no less than two full working days, before digging (IC 8-1-26). Knowing their locations helps you… Continue reading.

“Commitment to community” is one of the pillars that sets Noble REMC apart from other organizations. That’s why we’re so grateful to our members who help us in our mission to give back through our Operation Round grant program. With more than 85% of our members participating in the program, the pennies donated by rounding… Continue reading.

Noble REMC aims to always be at the forefront of new technology, especially when it betters the lives of our members and the co-op. That’s why we’re excited about the rise and diversity in electric vehicles. It gives us an opportunity to innovate. That’s what led to the launch of our electric vehicle (EV) pilot… Continue reading.

Electric vehicle owner Laura Matney giggled while glancing at goods when visiting a gas station convenience store. Matney, the marketing manager for Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) and a Power Moves® team member, traveled with her family from Indiana to Sarasota, Florida, in their electric Tesla Model 3. It was Matney’s longest journey in an… Continue reading.

Late summer and early fall often bring tornadoes and floods to our part of the country, so it’s smart to take precautions after a storm hits. Keep in mind that debris from storms can easily ignite if it comes into contact with downed power lines, especially if electrical wires are severed. Also, standing water and… Continue reading.

In a recent discussion about the ever-rising daily cost of living, I was asked what impacts electricity prices.  Just as inflation has impacted everything from the price of gasoline to the price of eggs, costs for distributing power to your home have risen. Fortunately, Noble REMC electricity prices have increased only slightly compared to the… Continue reading.

Cooperative, community and camp came together June 7-10, when Noble REMC was fortunate to sponsor three local students to attend Camp Kilowatt in Brookston. Students entering seventh grade this fall were eligible to attend. The camp combines traditional outdoor camp activities with environmental education, electrical safety practices and cooperative business education. So what did our… Continue reading.

In addition to our annual 4-H voucher program — which provides a bill credit for members who register their children in 4-H — Noble REMC continues to support the program throughout the year with our 4-H Electric Workshop, as well as judging at area 4-H fairs. We held our workshop in June this year, where… Continue reading.

Indiana Youth Tour is described by our delegates as a once-in-a-lifetime experience for high school juniors from our cooperative family, where students travel to Washington, D.C., to learn about public service, our nation’s history and the electric co-op story. Noble REMC had the opportunity to sponsor two students on the Indiana Youth Tour June 11-18:… Continue reading.

It’s no wonder history fascinates Noble REMC’s Meter Supervisor Dan Cochard. Growing up on a golf course west of Albion, he’s immersed himself in the history of Noble County, from reading his favorite book – “Alvord’s History of Noble County, Indiana” (the 1895 edition, of course) – to searching for Native American artifacts to learning… Continue reading.

Many people welcome summer days not with smiles, but with sneezes, sniffles and sensitivity to seasonal allergies that leave them sprinting indoors. Yet their home might not be the allergen safe haven they consider it to be. Some of those very allergens making people ill can easily come indoors — and may be residing alongside… Continue reading.

“We’re here to serve you.” These words may sound generic, but to us — your local electric cooperative — they mean everything.  Noble REMC was created by our community to serve our community. Back in the day, neighbors banded together and formed our co-op to bring electricity to an area where there was none. That… Continue reading.