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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Lineman appreciation day is April 11
You’ve likely noticed Steuben County REMC’s crews out and about, working on power lines and other electrical equipment in our community. It’s no secret that a lineworker’s job is tough — but it’s a job that’s essential and must be done, often in challenging conditions. This month, we celebrate lineworkers, the power behind our power…. Continue reading.
Sign up for budget billing
Do you want to level out your electric bill? Steuben County REMC offers budget billing to help members manage their monthly bills by equalizing them each month. To be eligible to sign up for budget billing… Your current electric account must have been transferred into your name as of June 1, 2021. You must be… Continue reading.
Take control of your water heating dollars
Besides heating and cooling your home, heating your water uses more energy than anything else in the house. In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that the typical family spends up to 18 percent of its utility dollars on water heating. Good news: It’s simple to lower that cost. Here are six tips: Get… Continue reading.
Long-distance charges
Drivers pulling off the interstate to fill their gas tanks may soon encounter another type of auto fueling up during their stops: electric vehicles. Wabash Valley Power is one of eight utility partners planning an electric vehicle fast charger network across Indiana. WVPA plans to install four chargers: near Interstate 65, Interstate 70, Interstate 74… Continue reading.
Why we trim trees
Maintaining the areas beneath and around Steuben County REMC power lines and equipment is vital to providing safe, reliable power and broadband to our members. We clear these areas, known as rights-of-way, to: Keep power lines free of tree limbs and other vegetation Restore power outages quicker Help reduce the number of outages Keep crews… Continue reading.
Employee Milestones and Anniversaries
Employee Milestone March 12: Josh Durbin, director of member services (10th) Employee Anniversaries March 3: Jennifer Duke, data processing (8th) March 8: Steve Smith, director of finance (11th) March 21: Brett Shepherd, mechanic/maintenance (11th)
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Trivia Time!
How many members did Steuben County REMC have in May 1939? A. 35 B. 103 C. 135 D. 500 Answer: C
Important calendar dates
Director Petition Deadline: March 11 Spring Forward for Daylight Saving Time: March 13 Art Contest Deadline: March 18 Operation Round Up Application Deadlines:March 25, June 24, Sept. 23, Dec. 30 2022 Annual Meeting: June 11