The energy industry is undergoing rapid change, and technology is paving the way for innovation in the way energy is used, produced, stored and shared.  While the changing energy market has created more options for consumers, it has also resulted in more utility scams and misleading information surrounding solar installations in particular. That’s because of… Continue reading.

When you hear the title of our safety initiative, Commitment to Zero Contacts, you may envision our line workers out on site, up in the air in a bucket truck. But the program extends much further than that. Last year, Noble REMC signed its pledge to the safety program created by the National Rural Electric… Continue reading.

In the midst of trying to help, sometimes our actions can do more harm than good. June brought one of the worst storms northeast Indiana has experienced in decades. Downed trees and power lines left a portion of our service territory without power. While Noble REMC members weren’t affected as much as other co-ops, there… Continue reading.

This year brought a new position to Noble REMC — utility laborer. Needing someone who was able to work between the different facets of our operations department — line work and right-of-way clearing —Brendan Michael fit the bill. Brendan comes to the REMC after two and a half years with Duke Energy, where he learned… Continue reading.

Technology advances in electric vehicle development have shifted heads to considering possibilities for the energy industry. EVs are still a small portion of the total U.S. automobile sales but it’s growing rapidly. CNBC reported in May that an industry research firm predicts that the global market for EVs, which are automobiles powered by a rechargeable… Continue reading.

It’s a familiar scene: poles and wires stretching into the distance alongside a rural highway. This image might appear no different now than it did many years ago. But look more closely.  Invisible to most of us is an overlay of new equipment — automated metering infrastructure, sophisticated computer networks, wireless communications, sensors and fibers… Continue reading.

When Noble REMC employees would normally be setting up tents and unloading soda, buns and chips, we were instead testing out our training room to broadcast our annual meeting live on Facebook. It was a strange feeling, knowing we wouldn’t get to celebrate with you, our members, in person with our traditional picnic, but safety… Continue reading.

Is the Loch Ness monster real?  It has often been talked about, rarely seen and can be quite scary to witness. You may have one under your home and not even know it!  What I’m really talking about here is a crawl space.  With spring’s slow transition into summer and the rains turning into 90-degree… Continue reading.

Did you know you can purchase your electric water heater directly from your electric co-op? That’s us! Noble REMC. Whether you’re replacing your old water heater or installing one in a new home, we provide energy efficient options free of charge or at cost, depending on the circumstances. We also provide credits for water heaters… Continue reading.

Beginning his position as District 5 Director in 2002, Bill Emmert spent 18 years giving back to the community through his service to Noble REMC. Now he wants to give an opportunity for the next generation to lead, as well as pursue other community projects that need support. A person who works hard without a… Continue reading.

With an ever-changing world, Noble REMC’s Operation Round Up program continues to give back to make sure our community’s projects remain successful.  The co-op is grateful for the more than 80% of members who participate in the program, allowing their electric bills to be rounded up to the nearest dollar each month. These cents are… Continue reading.