As school buses resume roaming roads and the sun starts setting sooner, it won’t be long before autumn arrives. Yet before pumpkin pie aroma fills the air and Halloween costumes decorate storefronts, you can still take advantage of the late summer to prepare your home for the fall and winter. Some suggested considerations include: Tackling… Continue reading.

Steuben County REMC invests in our local youth; we care deeply about our future generations, and so should you! That’s why we need your help spreading the word about two great free programs for local kids: Touchstone Energy Camp and Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Each January the application period opens up for these two… Continue reading.

Over 1,100 members, community members and employees came together on June 8 at Steuben County REMC’s 82nd annual meeting. Members were treated to classic rock entertainment by Choice as they enjoyed food and fellowship with their friends, family and neighbors. The youngest REMC members enjoyed a kids’ midway, complete with eight inflatable games, face painting,… Continue reading.

Steuben County REMC is deeply committed to providing affordable and reliable electricity to our consumer-members and empowering the communities that we serve. This means being more than just an electricity provider; it means being a partner in economic development and other activities that improve the lives of our members. But have you ever stopped to… Continue reading.

Grant applications can be found online at remcsteuben.com/ORU. Projects focused on economic development and improving the quality of life for our members are strongly preferred. Maximum awarded amount is $10,000, but average awards are between $3,000-$5,000. Grant application should explain what your project intends to accomplish, what your organization is about, and why it matters… Continue reading.

Following the second quarter of 2019, the Operation Round Up board of advisors is happy to report that several local organizations received funding for community projects around Steuben County. These grantees include: • Steuben County Economic Development Corporation for a county-wide housing strategy study • Big Brothers Big Sisters of NE Indiana for its youth… Continue reading.

The excitement of buying a house can soon be tempered by additional price tags that come with the purchased property. Older houses frequently mean older appliances and heating and cooling systems, which also are likely more inefficient than newer systems available today. They may even require you to plan for replacements in the not-too-distant future…. Continue reading.

BY JOSH DURBIN Today’s consumers want and expect options, including the type of energy powering their homes. Many homeowners are looking for a less expensive form of energy with ongoing savings. Some are looking for a green energy source. These two motives are why many homeowners are exploring rooftop solar panels.  The interest in alternative… Continue reading.

Steuben County REMC is proud to sponsor the Steuben County 4-H Electric program by providing the kits for Divisions I-III, as well as serving as the Electric Division Superintendent. Best of luck to all our bright young participants!

Steuben County REMC partnered with the City of Angola to present a high voltage electrical safety demonstration to all city police and fire employees, as well as several other local and county departments. This demonstration illustrated the importance of staying away from downed lines and training on how to approach dangerous situations such as vehicle… Continue reading.