We hope to see you at the Steuben County REMC Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 11.

On Jan. 8, Steuben County REMC’s Namon Meyers, along with 20 other lineworkers, graduated from the Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program, administered by Indiana Electric Cooperatives, that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 576 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at their electric… Continue reading.

Camp Kilowatt | June 8-11 A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2022. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides.  APPLY: Apply by March 1 at CampKilowatt.org. Indiana Youth Tour | June 16-23 Steuben County REMC wants to… Continue reading.

If you rely on life-sustaining equipment that requires power, including respirators or dialysis machines, please let us know.  It is particularly important for us to be aware of these situations when the need for electrical power is especially crucial. We can keep you advised of planned outages if we are aware of these special situations…. Continue reading.

Feb. 8: Don Snyder, tree crew foreman (23rd) Feb. 11: Steve Parnin, inventory specialist (37th) Feb. 14: Tammy Wise, member service representative, collections (32nd)

Steuben County REMC’s first power bill paid to our G&T in May 1939 was for… A. $50,200.14     B. $5,214,000     C. $520.14     D. $52.14 Answer: D

Valentine’s Day: Feb. 14 Presidents Day: Feb. 21 Director Petition Deadline: March 11 Operation Round Up Applications Due:March 25, June 24, Sept. 23, Dec. 30 2022 Annual Meeting: June 11

It now pays more than ever – literally – to consider installing a closed loop geothermal system to heat and cool your home. The Power Moves® rebate for closed loop geothermal systems has increased to $2,000 for 2022. The rebate is for closed loop geothermal heat pumps installed in new homes or in existing homes… Continue reading.

Don’t leave your lights on. This is a simple resolution, but it can make a big difference in your electric bill. If you’re not using the lights in a room, turn them off. This goes for living rooms and kitchens, too. Use more power strips. Even when most electric devices aren’t turned on or in… Continue reading.

If your vehicle comes in contact with a utility pole or a downed power line, the most important thing is to stay inside the car! Here’s Why Power lines can fall. When a pole is struck, power lines can fall, and hardware can break loose from its insulated perches atop the pole. Fallen power lines… Continue reading.

Making your home safe for the office  Stay safe from electrical hazards: If you must use a power strip, use a name-brand product from a reputable retailer. Low-quality or counterfeit power strips may contain wiring that isn’t adequate to carry the load. Place power strips where there is plenty of air circulation to disperse heat.

The following employees were recognized for milestone anniversaries at Steuben County REMC.  Namon Meyers, 5 years Daylon Ulrich, 5 years Brett Shepherd, 10 years Steve Smith, 10 years David VanAken, 15 years Beth Welch, 20 years Greg Miller, 25 years