2020 was a historic year and brought with it both bad and good. We like to focus on the positive here at Noble REMC, such as: Trevor Harlan and Luke Gillis began the Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP) for linemen. More than 400 members signed up for our SmartHub app. Over half of our members… Continue reading.

Two worthwhile projects in the community received funding to improve the local landscape, while also educating students about their impact on the environment. The funding came through Noble REMC’s EnviroWatts program which supports environmental community projects each year with the money contributed by our generous members. Projects receiving funding were: St. John Lutheran School in… Continue reading.

Then The first known electric car was developed in 1837 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Early variants were powered by galvanic cells rather than rechargeable batteries. The lead-acid battery was invented in France in 1859 with further French development leading to manufacturing of these batteries on an industrial scale in the early 1880s. This allowed a rechargeable… Continue reading.

In our 85 years, your support of Noble REMC has turned into support for your community through our grant and youth programs, volunteer efforts and more – right in line with the cooperative value of “Concern for Community.”  Noble REMC has also supported local organizations including, but not limited to, Junior Achievement, Big Brothers Big… Continue reading.

Think before you post that sign! Staples, nails and tacks used to hang signs and fliers create dangerous obstacles for electric lineworkers.

Over the last few years, Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats have become a popular upgrade for people updating equipment in their homes. Thermostats such as the Nest and Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostats (among others) connect to a home’s wireless Internet network and can be programmed remotely from a wireless device, such as a smart phone or tablet. You may… Continue reading.

If you were asked to associate an image or a person with Noble REMC, I bet you would picture a lineworker. Some of the most visible employees of the co-op, lineworkers work tirelessly to ensure our community receives uninterrupted power 24/7.  “Lineworker” is listed as one of the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the… Continue reading.

Noble REMC is encouraged by the continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, but we also must consider the health and safety of our members when making decisions. Since we’re unable to predict what the next few months may hold, the Noble REMC Annual Meeting will be held virtually again this year.  The meeting can be… Continue reading.

Though our lineworkers sure look different, Noble REMC’s mission has never wavered in our 85 years. We were created by the community to serve the community, and that’s what we continue to do each and every day. Our dedication to the community began with the first pole set and wires strung, and we will always… Continue reading.

Certified for Safety It’s right in our mission statement: “Where safety is the standard…” Noble REMC is proud of our team, spearheaded by the Operations Department, for earning its safety accreditation from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP) for the 36th consecutive year! Every three years, a peer… Continue reading.

To most families, living in a tent for four months to build your dream home would seem too steep of a sacrifice. Not for Jeff Williams and his family. Williams had been contemplating building his new home early in 2020, and when he was laid off in March, he felt the push and “promptly got… Continue reading.

Trees and foliage can add beauty to our landscape, provide oxygen and conserve energy. But when they grow too close to power lines and poles, they can cause service disruptions and outages or interfere with our line crew’s work. That is why Noble REMC trims branches and limbs that grow into our lines and sprays… Continue reading.