Noble REMC
Noble REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Albion, Indiana. As a cooperative, Noble 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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Employee Spotlight: Paige Beamer
Broadway Broadband Powered by Miami Cass REMC welcomed Paige Beamer to the team on Jan. 23 as a customer service representative. Beamer will be overseeing the new Delphi office which is planning to open this month. In her role, she will create new accounts, receive and process bills and help with marketing. Beamer grew up… Continue reading.
How do capital credits work?
Over the past 25 years, Noble REMC has been fortunate to be in the position to return more than $10 million back to our members. This is what we call “capital credits,” also known as the cash back you receive when Noble REMC has excess revenue to return to our members. (You may simply call… Continue reading.
Deadline approaching to run for the board of directors
Noble REMC is looking for passionate and hardworking members who want to use their experience and perspective to serve their fellow co-op members and community on our board of directors. We’re not looking for electrical expertise — we can teach you that. We’re looking for drive and vision to lead our cooperative into the future…. Continue reading.
Lighting the Way: Rick is a rock on the board
When Rick Robertson began his tenure on the Noble REMC Board of Directors in 1996, a gallon of gas cost $1.23, the Macarena took over the radio and Bill Clinton was elected to a second term as president. A lot has changed since then. After more than a quarter century on the board, Robertson has… Continue reading.
Three Birds Casual
By Austin Arceo Three Birds Casual employees routinely unload shipping containers of inventory delivered by semi-trailer trucks several times each week. The president of the luxury furniture making business knew it was time for a new facility when soaring success led to more than a half dozen shipping containers staying in the parking lot to… Continue reading.
Bill adjustment to be seen this month
Coal and gas delivery and extremely cold weather at the end of 2022 are impacting the cost of providing reliable electricity to our co-op members. Noble REMC’s power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA), is a not-for-profit like Noble REMC, so the increased cost of generating and transmitting electricity to over 331,000 members in Indiana,… Continue reading.
Your pennies make a big difference
Noble REMC’s Operation Round Up grant program kicked the year off with a bang, awarding more than $18,000 to nine deserving organizations and projects in our community. It wouldn’t be possible without our generous members, who help us in our mission to give back to the community through our Operation Round Up grant program. With… Continue reading.
Plan to a ‘T’
In addition to bringing you pleasure, your garden can help save you energy — or even provide you energy if you grow a vegetable garden. Smart planning in advance can help you create an energy-efficient garden that will last all season long. Take advantage of rain barrels A rain barrel can save you a significant… Continue reading.
Beat the peak
Let’s face it. Electricity is one of those non-negotiable “must-haves.” And you probably have more devices and equipment that require electricity than ever before. As demand for electricity rises, Noble REMC must deliver an uninterrupted 24/7 power supply — regardless of market conditions or other circumstances. As you might expect based on your own family’s… Continue reading.
Get involved in running for your board of directors
Noble REMC is looking for passionate and hardworking members who want to use their experience and perspective to serve their fellow co-op members and community on our board of directors. We’re not looking for electrical expertise — we can teach you that. We’re looking for drive and vision to lead our cooperative into the future…. Continue reading.
Envirowatts funding for eco projects available
It’s not an easy task to take on by yourself — helping to improve the local landscape. Let Noble REMC and our members help. Each year, we provide grants from our EnviroWatts program to benefit nonprofit service organizations working to better the environment locally. Is your organization cleaning up a local river or lake? Are… Continue reading.
Lighting the Way: Celebrating wins and meeting challenges
Celebrating his 28th anniversary at the co-op this month, Tim Andrews knows how to work through adversity and celebrate the wins. Andrews started his career as a meter reader in 1995 before moving to warehouse coordinator, where now he’s in charge of pulling materials for each day’s projects, as well as keeping an inventory to… Continue reading.