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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Burns retires
Then: Ray Burns was a kid who had to hide his long hair in his first interview. Now: He’s retiring as a leader at Noble REMC, with 23 years under his belt. Burns, right-of-way foreman, hung up his chainsaw at the end of December after more than two decades of helping to keep our members’… Continue reading.
Upcoming youth program opportunities
Camp Kilowatt Dates: June 7-10 Camp Kilowatt is a fun and unique experience for sixth grade students going into seventh grade. Camp includes electricity generation and transmission education, horseback riding, bucket truck rides, ziplining and so much more! Apply by March 1. Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Dates: June 11-18 Indiana Youth Tour includes… Continue reading.
Charge Ahead program revs up
Do you own an electric vehicle and are looking to save money on the cost of charging at home? Noble REMC has a program to fit your needs: Charge Ahead. By signing up, the program provides members who own electric vehicles the option to increase their energy efficiency, while also saving them money, by offering… Continue reading.
Did you know we’re on YouTube?
Are you a visual learner? Do you find yourself searching the internet for educational and how-to videos? You’re in luck, because Noble REMC is on YouTube! Our channel currently hosts videos about everything energy efficiency — from air sealing your home to answering questions about electric vehicles — hosted by our own energy advisor, Brian… Continue reading.
Icicles can impact your idyllic winter – and lead to serious issues
Icicles dangling from your home’s gutters may be a sign that problems are about to gush in. Many people think of icicles as one of winter’s picturesque images. If your roof faces the south, you may even see icicles forming during the day as the sun melts the snow. Yet icicles elsewhere on the roof, or… Continue reading.
Sparking an interest
The youth are our future, and we want to educate them early about the cooperative difference. That’s why Noble REMC, alongside our fellow regional electric co-ops, took part in JA JobSpark in November at Kruse Plaza. With more than 5,500 local eighth graders participating, JobSpark is described by Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana as a… Continue reading.
Saying goodbye
Becoming a mechanic was a natural path for recently retired Randy Hovarter. Growing up on a farm in rural Kendallville, he had to learn how to fix equipment on his own, tinkering and repairing machinery as issues popped up. This led him to being pushed into a shop position at the local scrap yard at… Continue reading.
Are you ready to serve?
In one of the most notable inaugural speeches ever, President John F. Kennedy spoke his famous words, “Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.” His inspiring words urged Americans to take actions that benefited the greater good, because our country thrives when we all… Continue reading.
Power supply costs continue to rise
It’s a message that’s being heard in every industry — costs are rising for goods and services. While Noble REMC and our power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA), have done all we can to keep expenses down, we’re continuing to face rising costs due to increases in fuel prices and materials needed to maintain… Continue reading.
Lighting the Way: Doug’s mission — keeping your lights on
It’s his job to keep your lights on, and he does everything in his power to maintain and improve that reliability. As manager of engineering and operations, Doug Dickmeyer has found a career with the perfect balance of engineering projects inside the office, while also being able to go out in the field to work… Continue reading.
You deserve the credit
Many members simply refer to it as “the REMC check,” however, the annual disbursement of capital credits is one of the most tangible benefits to being a member of Noble REMC. It’s also the basis of one of our most important cooperative principles — members’ economic participation, which outlines that members contribute equally to, and… Continue reading.