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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Meet your director candidates
Exercise one of the greatest benefits of being a member of an electric co-op by voting for the upcoming year’s board of directors. Districts 1, 2 and 9 are up for election. District 1 Gary Shough Gary Shough and his wife, Kelly, have been REMC members since 1993. They raised their son and daughter in… Continue reading.
Does the REMC owe you money?
YOUR REMC IS MORE THAN AN ELECTRIC UTILITY. IT IS LITERALLY PUTTING MONEY BACK IN YOUR POCKET. We issued checks in 2017 for members with capital credits from 1986. Please check the listing at www.remcsteuben.com/unclaimed-capital-credits to see if you recognize any names in this listing.
Employee anniversaries
Sept. 1: Gary Ritter, journeyman lineman (33rd) Sept. 17: Braden Nichols, journeyman lineman (8th)
Trivia Time
How many businesses, homes, schools, farms, etc., do co-ops power in the U.S.? A. 15 million B. 20 million C. 25 million Answer: B
Keep drones away from power lines
Power lines are put overhead mostly to keep them away from people because they can carry voltage that can seriously injure or kill people if contact is made with them. When people enter that overhead space with drones, they should keep some of these thoughts in mind: Keep your drone at least 100-150 feet away… Continue reading.
Employee anniversary
Aug. 19: Jessica Lash, member service representative (1st)
Trivia time
Question: Raising your home’s temperature in the summer and lowering it in the winter will save you money. Fact or Fiction? Anwser: Fact
Operation Round Up continues to give in times of crisis
With life being turned upside down for everyone, our volunteer Operation Round Up board is happy to announce the second quarter grant recipients. The board has awarded grants to three organizations this quarter. These funds are made possible by our membership that opt into the Operation Round Up fund by rounding their bill to the… Continue reading.