The national grid is a complex network, but here at Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative, we run a similarly impressive operation. With 44,000 electric poles, 1,700 miles of primary conductor, and 18 substations, PPEC delivers electricity to nearly 14,000 homes and businesses — safely and reliably. WHY SUBSTATIONS MATTER Substations are the backbone of any electrical… Continue reading.

Not many workers are still on the job at nearly 75 years young, but Willie Wiredhand isn’t your ordinary employee. Willie is the long-time mascot of America’s Rural Electric Cooperatives, and he’s been working hard for us since 1950. Willie’s official birthday is Oct. 30, the next-to-the-last day of National Co-op Month. To celebrate Willie’s… Continue reading.

Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative lineworkers Mike Taylor and Adam Drummelsmith have graduated from the Central Ohio Lineworker Training program over the past few months. The two have now moved from apprentices to official linemen status, with more than 8,000 on-the-job hours over the course of four years of courses. We are so proud of their… Continue reading.

START PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR WINTER NOW AND ENJOY THE COMFORTS OF KNOWING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE SAFE FROM UNEXPECTED DANGERS IN AND AROUND YOUR HOME. Winterize electrical outlets on outside walls with insulating covers by carefully selecting outlet kits made to fit. Check space heater cords for signs of wear or overheating…. Continue reading.

On July 18, the Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees unanimously voted to provide fiber internet as a new service offered by the co-op. This decision came after conducting several feasibility studies earlier this year. The board’s goal is to provide high-speed, reliable internet to the co-op’s electric membership via fiber-to-the-home. WHY IS THE… Continue reading.

Tax credits and rebates can help bridge the affordability gap to higher-efficiency equipment for your home, allowing you to complete energy efficiency upgrades that can lower your energy use and save you money in years to come. First, knowing the difference between a tax credit and rebate is important. A rebate is a payment for… Continue reading.

HVAC SYSTEMS Geothermal heating & cooling rebate ($450 bill credit) Installation of a new geothermal system with a load management switch. Air source heat pump | air conditioner rebate ($300 bill credit) Installation of a new air source heat pump system with a load management switch installed. Ductless mini-spit heat pump rebate ($200 bill credit)… Continue reading.

At PPEC, ensuring affordable and reliable electricity for our members is our primary focus. Transparency is fundamental to our values, which means we believe in openly sharing both our successes and the challenges we face. As you have been reading in our magazine, the EPA introduced a new rule impacting power plant operations across the… Continue reading.

We’ve all seen the effects of supply chain challenges in products we buy every day. For PPEC, supply chain challenges are also very real and often troubling. Parts and components we frequently need are in short supply, which delays planned upgrades for power reliability and increases the costs of parts and labor. Co-ops are working… Continue reading.

Lions and tigers and giraffes, oh my! More than 3,000 members and families made their way to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo on Aug. 3 for the largest member appreciation day event in co-op history. One of our principles, “Cooperation Among Cooperatives” was in action, as it was a joint event held with neighboring Malinta-based… Continue reading.

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