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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Patterson achieves service milestone
Jen Patterson was hired by Steuben County REMC five years ago. She started as a member service representative (MSR) and now works in accounts payable in addition to being an MSR. “I get to work for a great co-op with good people,” Patterson said. Patterson is from Fremont and Fort Wayne. She and her husband,… Continue reading.
Christmas tree recycling
Bring us your live Christmas trees starting Dec. 26 throughout winter, and we will recycle them for you for free.
Plan for the wastes of energy past, present, and future and save on energy costs
This holiday season, while preparing for the fun that comes from the enjoyable winter holidays, you also can prepare for the higher bills caused by the Wastes of Energy Past, Present, and Future. By overcoming these energy phantoms, you can make amends for past wasted energy and prevent them from taking more from your wallet… Continue reading.
Annual meeting recap
In 2019, your cooperative spent a great deal of time assessing the importance of broadband internet service and how we could help bridge the current gap that exists between northeast Indiana and the more urban areas of our state. Unfortunately, before we could get through the first couple of months of 2020, the effects… Continue reading.
Employee Anniversary
Nov. 16: David Van Aken, system engineer (14th)
Trivia!
Nationally, electric co-ops maintain _________________________ of distribution power lines. A. 48% B. 56% C. 42% D. 51% Answer: C
Calendar of events
Operation Round Up Quarter 4 Application Deadline: Dec. 25 Office Closed for Thanksgiving: Nov. 26–27 (Payments can still be made through SmartHub or by using the dropbox located at the office.)
Bill credit giveaways
Thank you for voting in the 2020 director election! All members who voted were entered to win one of 200 $50 bill credits. ANTRUP, ALDA AVERY, DAVID BAKER, ROBERT B. BALDWIN, SUE BECKER, JUDITH BENGE, DOUGLAS BERCOT-MILLER, KATRINA BERGER, RAYMOND BIEBERICH, DENNIS BILLMAN, DOUG BIRD, KYLE BIROTH, GENE BOOCHER,CONNIE BOWERMAN, TIM BRIGHT, JOHN R. BROXON,… Continue reading.
Mini Splits
People updating their homes and replacing outdated HVAC systems are more frequently considering mini split heat pumps. This newer technology provides more flexibility and energy efficiency compared to many other options. Our Power Moves team has received four times as many mini and multi split system rebates this year compared to this time in 2019…. Continue reading.
What you need to know before purchasing your Thanksgiving turkey
Whether purchasing a fresh or frozen turkey for that Thanksgiving dinner, consumers can be confident they are buying a quality product according to the National Turkey Federation. The decision of which to purchase is based on personal preference in price and convenience. Oven-ready fresh and frozen birds are tucked into snug, air- and water-resistant plastic… Continue reading.