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.
HAPPY CAMPING MEANS KEEPING ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN MIND. HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO KEEP YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY SAFE. Before you go. Pack a fire extinguisher. A general ABC fire extinguisher will cover ordinary combustibles, like wood and grass, and fires involving electrical current. Be aware and observant. Inspect the electrical hookup at your campsite… Continue reading.
Gone are the days when a simple flip of the switch was the only choice for illuminating our homes. While we still have this tried-and-true option, we’ve entered a new era of innovative and intelligent technologies, including smart lighting. Smart lighting connects to Wi-Fi and offers an array of cutting-edge functionality and convenience. Let’s look… Continue reading.
Metal-coated balloons, or mylars, can cause power outages and pose a public safety threat. The metallic coating can conduct electricity, and can cause a short circuit or power surge when in contact with power lines. This can lead to largescale power outages, melting of electrical wires, and fires, leading to possible injuries and property damage…. Continue reading.
After living in Orlando, Florida, for 25 years, LaGrange County REMC’s newest customer service representative, Tonya Householder, came home to LaGrange County. Originally from LaGrange, she was the rides and shows supervisor at SeaWorld and spent the last seven years as the aquatic park’s operation call center supervisor. Householder’s father, Tom, was a lineman at… Continue reading.
“We’re here to serve you.” We’ve all heard this phrase countless times. These words may sound generic, but to us – your local electric cooperative – they mean everything. Southeastern Indiana REMC was created to serve our community. Back in the day, neighbors banded together and formed our co-op for the common good. In our… Continue reading.
Southeastern Indiana REMC offers rebates for qualifying residential equipment. To qualify, you must occupy the home where the equipment is installed year-round (12 months), and unit must heat and cool the whole home, unless otherwise stated. For more information on our rebates, visit www.seiremc.com/rebates. HVAC tune-up Air source and geothermal heat pumps and central air… Continue reading.
“We’re here to serve you.” We’ve all heard this phrase countless times. These words may sound generic, but to us – your local electric cooperative — they mean everything. Jay County REMC was created to serve our community. Back in the day, neighbors banded together and formed our co-op for the common good. In our… Continue reading.
By Carly Nichols Setbacks are a uniquely human truth that we all face in life. One area of our lives where setbacks can be overwhelming financially and physically is home maintenance and repair. No one is exempt from a leaky roof or broken floorboards, but not all of us can afford to make our homes… Continue reading.
Summer is a prime opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. To reduce home energy use, avoid using your oven and use a grill instead. Not only will cooking outdoors eliminate the electricity used to power the stove, but it will also avoid raising the temperature inside your home, reducing the need for air conditioning or… Continue reading.
When the power goes out, so do Heartland REMC’s line crews. Lineworkers are the first to respond after an outage occurs, and they work tirelessly to restore power to the communities we serve. If you’re traveling and see one of our crews on the side of the road, we kindly ask that you move over… Continue reading.
