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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Apply for Youth Programs
Page Day: Jan. 23 Spend a day in the Indiana Senate with students from REMCs around the state. Highlights include a Statehouse tour, mock bill activity, speakers and other educational activities. REQUIREMENTS: You must be available on Jan. 23 and have reliable transportation to and from the Indiana Statehouse that day. The program is open… Continue reading.
Schedule a free home energy evaluation
Energy efficiency is so important to keeping your electric bill low. As we know from the frigid weather we are sure to experience this winter to the hot summer days we recently had, our climate zone varies. The changes in temperature and humidity levels dictate lots of things — how much fresh air (ventilation) your… Continue reading.
Capital credits coming to a mailbox near you
Members, were you a part of our cooperative in 1986 or 1987? If so, be on the lookout for your capital credit check coming in late November/early December. The board has approved approximately $313,000 to be returned to our members receiving service in 1986–87 as part of our capital credit retirement. Each member receiving service… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up grants awarded
Following the third quarter of 2018, 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: Hamilton Police Department for two Lifepak CR Plus AEDs Turning Point of Steuben for locks to be rekeyed and have a master key… Continue reading.
Farmers: Mark your calendars
Did you know farmers on Steuben County REMC lines can receive money back on such simple investments as the purchase of variable-frequency drives and LED lightbulbs? They can also earn rebates when they show a reduction in overall power consumption. If you’re a farmer and want to know more, we invite you to an upcoming… Continue reading.
Seasonal Savings: A few steps can help you save energy – and money – during the holidays
The brisk chilly air and color-changing leaves let you know that the holidays are just around the corner! As you plan to partake in annual holiday decorating, you can take some steps to help save money on the décor’s accompanying energy use. Some steps to consider are: Use LED lights for energy savings. If you… Continue reading.
October is Co-op Month
Co-ops guided by principles Co-ops are consumer-owned and because of that, they are truly community-based. Co-ops are not owned by absent investors. They are not in the electric business to rake in cash from ratepayers so they can hand over healthy profits to investors whose main interest is to pad a portfolio. Electric co-ops… Continue reading.
Don’t Fall Behind
The cooling temperatures and kids once again climbing the school bus steps to head to school mean that fall is quickly approaching! The changing season also can serve as an alarm clock to prepare for what is to come – winter. Early fall is the perfect time to prepare your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning… Continue reading.
Sealed bid truck sale
Steuben County REMC is accepting sealed bids through the month of September for a retired service vehicle, a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado truck. All sealed bids must be received in the REMC office no later than Friday, Sept. 28, at noon. Envelopes not received by that time will not be considered. The winner will be announced… Continue reading.
Find (and seal) the hidden treasures in your home to save money
There might’ve been a time when you came across an antique or old item in your attic or basement that you could sell for money. Yet did you know that there could very easily be some additional treasures in the form of air leaks – and finding (and sealing) them could lead to energy savings! … Continue reading.