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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On the Open Road
Electric vehicle owner Laura Matney giggled while glancing at goods when visiting a gas station convenience store. Matney, the marketing manager for Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) and a Power Moves® team member, traveled with her family from Indiana to Sarasota, Florida, in their electric Tesla Model 3. It was Matney’s longest journey in an… Continue reading.
Stay Safe During Autumn Storms
Late summer and early fall often bring tornadoes and floods to our part of the country, so it’s smart to take precautions after a storm hits. Keep in mind that debris from storms can easily ignite if it comes into contact with downed power lines, especially if electrical wires are severed. Also, standing water and… Continue reading.
Understanding electricity pricing
In a recent discussion about the ever-rising daily cost of living, I was asked what impacts electricity prices. Just as inflation has impacted everything from the price of gasoline to the price of eggs, costs for distributing power to your home have risen. Fortunately, Noble REMC electricity prices have increased only slightly compared to the… Continue reading.
From co-op to camp
Cooperative, community and camp came together June 7-10, when Noble REMC was fortunate to sponsor three local students to attend Camp Kilowatt in Brookston. Students entering seventh grade this fall were eligible to attend. The camp combines traditional outdoor camp activities with environmental education, electrical safety practices and cooperative business education. So what did our… Continue reading.
Noble REMC hosts 4-H electric workshop
In addition to our annual 4-H voucher program — which provides a bill credit for members who register their children in 4-H — Noble REMC continues to support the program throughout the year with our 4-H Electric Workshop, as well as judging at area 4-H fairs. We held our workshop in June this year, where… Continue reading.
Youth Tour
Indiana Youth Tour is described by our delegates as a once-in-a-lifetime experience for high school juniors from our cooperative family, where students travel to Washington, D.C., to learn about public service, our nation’s history and the electric co-op story. Noble REMC had the opportunity to sponsor two students on the Indiana Youth Tour June 11-18:… Continue reading.
Lighting the way: Cochard champions the co-op and history
It’s no wonder history fascinates Noble REMC’s Meter Supervisor Dan Cochard. Growing up on a golf course west of Albion, he’s immersed himself in the history of Noble County, from reading his favorite book – “Alvord’s History of Noble County, Indiana” (the 1895 edition, of course) – to searching for Native American artifacts to learning… Continue reading.
Home sneeze home
Many people welcome summer days not with smiles, but with sneezes, sniffles and sensitivity to seasonal allergies that leave them sprinting indoors. Yet their home might not be the allergen safe haven they consider it to be. Some of those very allergens making people ill can easily come indoors — and may be residing alongside… Continue reading.
We exist to serve you
“We’re here to serve you.” These words may sound generic, but to us — your local electric cooperative — they mean everything. Noble REMC was created by our community to serve our community. Back in the day, neighbors banded together and formed our co-op to bring electricity to an area where there was none. That… Continue reading.
Warm weather, warmer smiles at 2023 Member Appreciation Event
It may have been a hot evening, but that didn’t stop nearly 1,100 of you from coming out to celebrate Noble REMC’s second annual Member Appreciation Event on June 1. Members and their families enjoyed a myriad of activities we had set up at the Noble County Community Fairgrounds. From a free porkburger meal and… Continue reading.
Lighting the Way: Chitwood sees puzzles in numbers
Numbers and math aren’t for everyone. For most of us, it might as well be another language. But for Manager of Finance and Accounting Adam Chitwood, it’s more like a puzzle that needs to be solved. Everything comes down to “that penny equals another penny,” as he explains it. After four years at Noble REMC,… Continue reading.
Meeting broadcasts state of your co-op
Noble REMC’s Annual Meeting is an opportunity for members to hear an overview of the past year’s accomplishments, be reminded of our focus on our community and members, and learn the results of our board of directors’ election. And that’s exactly what we broadcast on June 14 on both our Facebook page and our YouTube… Continue reading.