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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2021 financial statements
2021 by the numbers 9,691 — total number of members 11.12 cents — average cost per kWh 11.06 — meters per mile 929.5 — total miles of line 7.2 — miles added 116 — new services $864,000 — capital credit total 201,473,053 — annual kWh sales
Broadband update
Phase 1 Orland/West Otter/Salem/Helmer Pre-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 afterPhase 1 Pre-registration open Make ready engineering Phase 3 North-Central-West Angola/Fremont Construction starting after Phase 2 Pre-registration open Phase 4 North-Central-West Angola/Fremont Construction starting after Phase 3 Pre-registration open
Employee anniversaries
May 4: Rod Allen, journeyman lineman/line foreman (35th) May 4: Kevin Keiser (24th)
Calendar of events
Electrical Safety Month: May Mother’s Day: May 9 PowerShift Deadline: May 15 Office Closed for Memorial Day: May 30 Operation Round Up Application Deadlines: June 25, Sept. 24, Dec. 24
Keeping your cool
Summertime is on its way. Many of us are already planning ahead for those hot, humid days when our air conditioners become our best friends. We all know the basic rules of supply and demand — when demand goes up, the price typically goes up. The same goes for electricity: when businesses are operating and… Continue reading.
Join us for your annual meeting on June 11
Save the date! in-person annual meeting June 11 Details to come. Official notice in May magazine.
Employee anniversaries
April 2: Beth Welch, executive assistant (21st) April 20: Ann Charlton, meter tech (28th) April 30: Greg Sutton, journeyman/lineman (43rd)
Trivia Time
On which day was the first Steuben County REMC board meeting held? A. Aug. 26, 1934 B. Aug. 27, 1935 C. Aug. 28, 1936 D. Aug. 29, 1937 Answer: B
Upcoming events
Lineman Appreciation Day: April 11 Office Closed for Good Friday: April 15 Easter Sunday: April 17 PowerShift Deadline: May 15 In-Person Annual Meeting: June 11 Operation Round Up Application Deadlines:June 24, Sept. 23, Dec. 30
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.