Steuben County REMC
Steuben County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Angola, Indiana. As a cooperative, Steuben County 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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Employee milestones
Oct. 14: Greg Miller, journeyman/ lineman (26th) Oct. 10: Namon Meyers,5th year apprentice (6th) Oct. 30: Gaven Kolb, right of way, tree crew (5th)
Calendar of events
Columbus Day: Oct. 10 Page Day Application Opens: Nov. 1 Operation Round Up Application Deadline: Dec. 24
Get energy treats (and avoid getting tricked!) this October
This October, you should be treated by ghoulish figures visiting on Halloween — not tricked by unexpectedly high energy costs. Every fall, people enjoy the milder temperatures while preparing for the coming Midwestern winter. Make sure you’re treating yourself to energy savings by making the right upgrades. Even small home improvements can lead to long-term… Continue reading.
Upcoming calendar dates
Operation Round Up Application Deadlines: Sept. 24, Dec. 24 Columbus Day: Oct. 10
Broadband update September
Phase 1 Orland/West Otter/Salem/Helmer Registration open Make ready construction Mainline construction Mainline splicing Service wire construction At-home installation Phase 2 Nevada Mills/Lake James/Crooked Lake Construction starting after Phase 1 Registration open Make ready engineering Phase 3 North-Central-East Angola/Fremont Construction starting after Phase 2 Registration open Phase 4 South-East Angola/Ashley/Hudson Construction starting after Phase 3 Registration… Continue reading.
Building a Power Moves Home leads to new considerations and savings
Co-op members building their “forever” homes enjoy choosing new home options — from flooring to cabinets to paint colors. Those members can also work with their local electric cooperative to build a Power Moves® Home. Houses built to the Power Moves Home standard are on average at least 20% more energy efficient than a traditional… Continue reading.
Raising financially independent children
If you want your child to grow into a financially responsible adult, the best thing to do is to model good financial decision-making at home and discuss money and finances honestly — even if it means you’re learning about money and creating new habits along with your child. But what is age appropriate? Start early,… Continue reading.
Tammy Wise retires after 32 years
Many of our members will remember the little red S10s that our meter readers drove to get the readings every month. Meter readers had to walk to each meter and write down the readings. As technology advanced, they drove by the meters and pulled in the readings to their hand-held devices. Now, the days of… Continue reading.