“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”  Author Anne Lamott cleverly captures the benefits of unplugging in today’s device-driven, multitasking world. Keeping up with work, family and school activities or the latest trends on social media makes most of us feel compelled to constantly check our devices…. Continue reading.

He’s served the cooperative nearly the length of two generations, but now he’s ready to move on to give the next generation an opportunity to lead. Director Bob Lortie will be handing over the reins of the District 1 seat he’s held for 42 years at this year’s annual meeting and picnic. District 1 includes… Continue reading.

Noble REMC recently awarded three $1,000 scholarships to help students in our community further their education.  To be eligible, the recipients’ parents or guardians must be members of Noble REMC. Candidates were judged anonymously based on grade point average, a short autobiography and letters of recommendation, as well as their involvement at school and in… Continue reading.

We know how generous our members are in giving back to the community we serve and belong to. Now everyone else will too. Twelve organizations will be receiving grants through the most recent disbursement of Noble REMC’s Operation Round Up Trust Fund, which is made possible by the more than 80% of our members who… Continue reading.

When you walk through the co-op’s hallways and ask people how they would describe Kay Rappel, the word you hear most often is “class.” Sitting in the middle of linemen and engineers as the operations customer service coordinator, she is meticulously put together in a pair of shoes that perfectly matches her dress, every strand… Continue reading.

Wearing shirts of red and hats adorned with stars, two gentlemen speak and laugh animatedly at the World War II Memorial. It’s a strange sight, until you realize they’re experiencing a reunion of sorts. Though initially unaware, both discovered they were stationed at the same Air Force base in France at the same time as… Continue reading.

From the morning shower to a final sip before slumber, people use a lot of water during the day — we need it to survive, after all — often without considering the costs circling down the drain with it. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that heating water accounts for about 18 percent of your… Continue reading.

The sweltering summer heat can mean diving into your swimming pool — and high diving deep into energy costs. With temperatures starting to rise, you may be eyeing the swimming pool to help cool you off this summer. If you have a pool at your home, you likely are not yearning as much for those… Continue reading.

Now, as always, is a great time to be a member of your electric cooperative, Noble REMC. Not only were we built by members like you, but we are led by you and belong to the same communities you do. This means we’re better able to listen and understand how to serve the unique needs… Continue reading.

Noble REMC is living up to its mission: “Where safety is the standard, and members are the priority.” Noble REMC CEO Ron Raypole signed NRECA’s Commitment to Zero Contacts in October and recently implemented the program cooperative-wide. The initiative is designed to provide cooperative leaders with ideas and resources needed to help eliminate serious injuries… Continue reading.

It’s getting to be that time of year. Birds are chirping, rain is falling, temps are rising and the sun is shining longer.  This is not just good news for farmers and mushroom hunters. This is good news to all who want to go, or have gone, green.  Longer days bring the opportunity to create… Continue reading.