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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Building a Power Moves Home leads to new considerations and savings
Co-op members building their “forever” homes enjoy choosing new home options — from flooring to cabinets to paint colors. Those members can also work with their local electric cooperative to build a Power Moves® Home. Houses built to the Power Moves Home standard are on average at least 20% more energy efficient than a traditional… Continue reading.
Evolution of a scam
It’s no secret that consumers with a water, gas or electricity connection have long been targets for utility scams, but fraudsters have changed their tactics since the COVID-19 pandemic. As consumers became more reliant on technology for work, school and commerce, scammers noted these shifts and adapted their tactics to this changed environment. While scam… Continue reading.
In their own words
Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for incoming high school seniors from our cooperative family. Students travel to the nation’s capital to learn about public service, our nation’s history and the electric cooperative story. Noble REMC was fortunate to sponsor two students on the Indiana Youth Tour June 16-23 — Miriam… Continue reading.
Camp offers co-op lessons
Cooperative, community and camp came together June 8-11, when Noble REMC was fortunate to sponsor Churubusco Junior-Senior High School student Alex Dreibelbis, in photo above, at Camp Kilowatt in Brookston. Students entering seventh grade this fall were eligible to attend. The students’ agenda combined traditional outdoor camp activities with environmental education, electrical safety practices and… Continue reading.
Lighting the Way: Keeping up with Kyler
Noble REMC wouldn’t be successful without our employees and directors. To highlight the work that they do, we’ve established Lighting the Way to place a spotlight on those who help the co-op thrive. Our right-of-way crew works hard at ensuring the reliability of our system by trimming trees and spraying vegetation. It can be a… Continue reading.
Saying goodbye
Journeyman Lineman Jeff Houser had a mission from day one on the job at Noble REMC. “My goal has been to teach them [apprentice linemen] everything I know. I don’t claim to know it all by any means, but I do know a lot,” Houser said. “I said, ‘I want you to be better than… Continue reading.
Don’t tamper with your meter
Meter tampering can result in electric shock, is illegal and increases electricity rates for other co-op members. Never break a meter seal. Never open a meter base. Never remove a meter or alter an entrance cable in any manner. For safety reasons, only Noble REMC personnel are permitted to remove meters from a meter socket…. Continue reading.
Annual meeting details the state of the co-op
The show must go on. Though we were in the middle of one of the largest outage restorations in recent history, Noble REMC’s annual meeting proceeded as scheduled June 14. The meeting was held live on Facebook and focused on the current success of the REMC, while outlining the future of the cooperative. CEO Ron… Continue reading.
After school savings
Buses steadily starting and stopping along subdivision streets signal the start of the season’s school day schedules. As teens settle back into the school year, they’re also getting used to their afterschool routines: fall sports, homework or part-time jobs. Regardless of when teenagers arrive home, there are steps they can take to minimize their electricity… Continue reading.
Ligtel taking broadband lead
Recent grant funding is making broadband deployment a reality in underserved areas of Noble County, where many of you, our members, reside. We want to congratulate our friends at LigTel Communications, who were recently awarded $11.5 million in NextLevel Broadband grants from Indiana’s Office of Rural and Community Affairs. Combine this with more than $7.7… Continue reading.
Member appreciation event a success
Soft serve ice cream, splashes in the dunk tank and smiles on faces. You couldn’t have asked for a better first-ever Member Appreciation Event. Celebrating our members at the May 23 event, we appreciated all who came out — nearly 900 of you — to enjoy the myriad of family-friendly activities we had set up… Continue reading.
Lighting the way: Tina Gienger is an open book
Noble REMC wouldn’t be successful without our employees and directors. To highlight the work that they do, we’ve established Lighting the Way to place a spotlight on those who help the co-op thrive. If you want a good story told right, you go to Tina. After 20 years with the co-op, Collection Coordinator and Member… Continue reading.