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Tour the Cardinal Power Plant Oct. 9
LEARN HOW YOUR POWER IS GENERATED. RSVP FOR A FREE PLANT TOUR. This is a full-day trip and free to our members, who will get a chance to see our Cardinal Power Plant up close and personal. People younger than 12, those with health concerns, those who require assistance walking, or those who cannot walk… Continue reading.
Create an electrical safety plan before you plant a tree
Trees and power lines often coexist without problems. However, there are precautions to take when planting a tree. Not only do dangers lurk for the person planting the tree, nearby power lines and trees can be harmed as well. Trees growing too close to electrical lines are the primary cause of momentary short circuits and… Continue reading.
Baseload vs. intermittent power and why it matters
When summer’s hottest days hit, the first thing you may want to do when you get home is turn the thermostat down a couple degrees. Throughout our region, thousands of others are responding the same way. Every air conditioner and fan starts working at full speed to keep everyone cool and comfortable. The end of… Continue reading.
Transforming PPEC’s IT infrastructure for a resilient future
Did you know PPEC is the first Ohio cooperative to shift our IT platform to the cloud? I wanted to share some exciting news about how we’re enhancing our IT infrastructure to better serve our nearly 14,000 members. I’ll try not to “geek out” as I share what we’ve been doing this past year. Our… Continue reading.
Find the right heat pump for your home
When it’s time to replace your home heating system, a heat pump may be your best option. Heat pumps have been around for decades, and in that time, the technology has come a long way. It’s easy to miss the full value of a heat pump, because the name doesn’t quite do it justice. The… Continue reading.
Harvesting heritage: The Legacy of Lincoln Ridge Farms
Nestled on the historic Lincoln Highway and powered by Paulding Putnam EC, Lincoln Ridge Farms is a testament to tradition, innovation, and family heritage. Established in 1919, the farm has been a cornerstone of the community for over a century, evolving from a Guernsey cattle farm into a vibrant destination for fresh produce and family… Continue reading.
PPEC needs your help locating past embers!
We need your help to locate past PPEC members so they can receive the refunds due to them. A list of individuals and businesses that have unclaimed capital credits can be found on the co-op’s website, PPEC.coop/capital-credits, or by stopping into the office. These former members’ refunds were returned “undeliverable” by the U.S. Postal Service…. Continue reading.
Call 811 BEFORE you dig
Tree roots and power lines often coexist without problems. But whether you’re dealing with underground or overhead power lines, take these precautions when planting trees. Not only do dangers lurk for the person planting the tree, nearby power lines and trees can be harmed as well. Trees growing too close to electrical lines are the… Continue reading.
You’re invited to our Member Appreciation Event!
It is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation to you, our valued members, to join us for a day of celebration at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Member Appreciation Day is not just an event — it’s a testament to the incredible communities we’ve built together. As we return to the Fort Wayne… Continue reading.
Restoring power safely and efficiently
We do our best to avoid them, but there’s no way around it — power outages occasionally happen. For most members, outages are rare and only last a few hours. But when major storms impacts our area, extended outages are unavoidable. So when the power goes out, how do our crews know where to start… Continue reading.