Operation Round Up, a charitable giving program initiated by Steuben County REMC, empowers our members to positively impact our local community. Through this program, members can automatically round up their monthly electric bills to the nearest dollar. These small contributions are then pooled into a fund supporting various charitable causes in our area. How it… Continue reading.

Some people tackle spring cleaning by decluttering and scrubbing their home — while missing the most vital equipment saving them from a sweltering summer. Many people welcome the season’s warmer weather with a thorough spring cleaning of their home. This frequently includes focusing on sprucing up living spaces — or getting to that long to-do… Continue reading.

Lineworker Appreciation Day is on April 14. As we celebrate the remarkable men and women who ensure reliable power, let’s recognize the Steuben County REMC Operations Department’s unwavering dedication to the local communities they serve. 

The best highways in the country can have impeded traffic due to high vehicle volumes. The same can happen with your internet. Imagine, in our car analogy, that you are driving on I-69 in Fort Wayne. There are six lanes of traffic, and during certain days and times, rush hour traffic can decrease the speed… Continue reading.

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: Budget accounts are recalculated at the beginning of the calendar year, and the monthly amount is adjusted accordingly. Your budget… Continue reading.

When planting trees, follow these guidelines to avoid potential problems. Always remember to call 811 before you dig.  Low Tree Zone: Avoid planting within 20 ft. of power lines. Only plant shrubs and small trees that reach a mature height of 15 ft. or less.  Medium Tree Zone: Plant medium trees (under 40 ft. when… Continue reading.

You can increase the value of your income tax refund this spring by spending it on improvements that keep more money in your pocket all year long. Many people eagerly welcome income tax refunds with plans for major purchases or upgrades, including home renovations. If you are thinking about improvements to your house, consider upgrades… Continue reading.

Like our roadways, the internet can’t function properly if it’s breaking down, aging, or experiencing disruptions or interference. To make sure your internet is working to the best of its ability, check for these common problems. A better spot for the router Many country roads have beautiful views. They are great for driving, but sometimes,… Continue reading.

As your co-op, we are empowered to do more for our community. Steuben County REMC members recently awarded funds to five local organizations through the Operation Round Up program. The average contribution by a member per year is $6, with a maximum contribution of $11.88. These pennies, donated by members like you, add up to… Continue reading.

Steuben County REMC was incorporated 88 years ago on March 29, 1937.  Cooperative linemen erect some of the first poles in Indiana.  (Photos courtesy of Indiana Electric Cooperatives archive)

A plain patch of parched grass may one day bloom with bustling buildings thanks partly to electric cooperatives plotting the way. Electric distribution co-ops and the generation and transmission cooperatives that provide them with wholesale power plan for development in the regions they serve. They must anticipate future growth and ensure that electricity is available… Continue reading.