Use wool or rubber dryer balls in the clothes dryer to reduce drying time and static. Wool dryer balls can also absorb extra moisture. These are an efficient alternative to dryer sheets, which can cause buildup on the dryer’s filter and reduce air circulation. If you prefer dryer sheets, scrub the filter once a month… Continue reading.

How many jobs do you think cooperatives provide in the U.S.? A. 45,000         B. 650,000         C. 1.25 million         D. 2 million Answer: D

The format of the 2021 Steuben County REMC Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 12, has not been determined due to COVID-19 concerns. Our goal is to have our normal physical meeting at the ARC on Trine University’s campus. No matter the format, the membership will get to have their voices heard.

If you feel a draft while you’re curled up on the sofa with a good book or your favorite TV show, don’t crank up the thermostat. Move the sofa. The chilliest places in your home during the winter are right next to the windows. So, move your furniture away from the windows. Here are six… Continue reading.

Steuben County REMC takes pride in giving back to the local community we serve. One of the ways we enjoy giving back is through our youth programs. Regrettably, we have come to the conclusion that with the unpredictability of COVID-19, we will be unable to safely host some of our programs this year. The current… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC Energy Advisor Jake Taylor helped a co-op member scour his house to find the culprit causing the member’s high energy bills.  Taylor started in the homeowner’s basement, at the circuit breaker box. He didn’t have to travel any further. Taylor connected a Sense, which is a home energy monitor that tracks electricity… Continue reading.

Petitions are now available for professional, dedicated individuals wanting to serve fellow members as part of the REMC board in districts 4 (Jackson Township), District 5 (Pleasant Township), and District 8 (Steuben, Smithfield and Grant townships). If you reside in one of these townships and are interested in running for election, please contact the office… Continue reading.

2021 Steuben County REMC Annual Meeting Make sure to mark your calendars for the 2021 Steuben County REMC Annual Meeting, taking place on Saturday, June 12, at Trine University’s Athletic Recreation Center (ARC). We want to show our appreciation to you our member through food, fun and entertainment. No need to worry about rain and… Continue reading.

Visit www.remcsteuben.com/content/kids-korner-0 for activity pages for kids! Download word searches, crossword puzzles and more.

Bring us your live Christmas trees this winter and we will recycle them for you for free.

Jan. 3: Daylon Ulrich, second year apprentice (4th)  Jan. 6: Hunter Stultz, right of way, tree crew (1st)  Jan. 11: Britt Holden, communications coordinator (3rd)  Jan. 26: Bill Stackhouse, director of operations/engineering (40th) 

Replace standard power strips. Advanced power strips have built-in features that are designed to reduce the amount of energy used by standby electronics that consume energy even when they’re not in use.