Instead of my normal monthly article, for several months we will be featuring each of our seven districts. Each one is a unique and special place to call home. We’ve also asked each board member from those districts to tell us a little about where they live and why they love being there. We hope… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up was started in 2010 as a way to give back to PPEC’s communities. PPEC members have donated more than $1,000,000 back to the community since its inception. Groups in both Ohio and Indiana can apply for funding. The most recent donation recipients include: Organizations can apply for Operation Round Up assistance by… Continue reading.
Let me paint a picture. You are sitting at home, watching your favorite show or team, and just as it gets to the good part — BANG! The lights go out. You frantically pound the button on the remote, hoping you accidentally turned off the TV, only to realize the light in the room is… Continue reading.
NICK ELTZROTH, ENGINEERING MANAGER Nick studied electrical engineering at Ohio Northern and earned his MBA from Ball State University. He and his wife, Claire, reside in the New Haven/Fort Wayne area. The couple have been married for five years and have a 10-month-old son, August (Augie), and a mini labradoodle named Kona. WHY DID YOU… Continue reading.
There are many, many outlets for you to get energy-efficiency tips nowadays, and many of them are very good. They range from the internet and social media videos to this magazine you’re reading. However, what you don’t see much is information on “Where do you start?” There seems to be a lot of confusion about… Continue reading.
DROP OFF YOUR DONATION BY NOV. 3 Donations benefit: SIZES 2T THROUGH ADULT XL WILL BE ACCEPTED Drop-off locations PPEC Office 401 McDonald Pike, Paulding, OH 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., M-F New Haven City Hall 815 Lincoln Hwy E, New Haven, IN 8 a.m.-4 p.m., M-F
In today’s world, most of us don’t leave the front door unlocked. We protect our homes, loved ones and valuables from intruders with locks, alarms and other security measures. Cybersecurity is no different. It’s the practice of protecting other valuables, such as your identity, banking records and other sensitive information, from digital attacks and theft…. Continue reading.
Linemen from Miami-Cass REMC competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 24–25 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. The linemen competed in events that test skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and safely changing electric line hardware. A total of 28… Continue reading.
Aug. 15 was truly amazing! Thank you to everyone in the community that came out to show your support at a ribbon cutting for our new Broadway Broadband powered by Miami-Cass REMC office. The office is located at 115 E. Main St. in Delphi. Stop in and check out our office Monday through Friday, 8:30… Continue reading.
Don’t let standby power haunt your energy bills! Phantom loads are electric devices that keep using power even when you’re not using them. Stop these energy ghosts by unplugging such devices when they’re not in use. For a more convenient option, plug several devices into an advanced power strip or smart plug, which automatically cuts
