
Tipmont
Tipmont is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Linden, Indiana. As a cooperative, Tipmont 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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Don’t let icicles impact your winter
Many think of icicles as one of winter’s picturesque images. If your roof faces the south, you may see icicles forming during the day as the sun melts the snow. Yet icicles elsewhere on the roof, or with substantial ice buildup on the roof, can potentially lead to significant issues. Icicles can signal an ice… Continue reading.
A notice about your internet service
Effective Jan. 22, 2025, Tipmont will increase prices on its monthly fiber broadband service plans — while also adding value with faster speeds on our most popular plans and the debut of a new plan for power users. Pricing increases are in response to rising costs for equipment, infrastructure, and resources required to maintain the… Continue reading.
2025 youth programs
Youth Tour JUNE 15–22 Are you a high-school junior seeking an all-inclusive, life-changing trip? The Indiana Youth Tour’s annual weeklong trip to Washington, D.C., is back for 2025. Tipmont wants to send you, so apply today! Visit monuments and museums in America’s capital and at Gettysburg, connect with Indiana’s U.S. Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill,… Continue reading.
Dick Harlow: 1936-2024
We’re saddened to share the passing of former Tipmont board member Richard “Sonny” W. Harlow, Jr., on Nov. 15, 2024. In addition to a nearly 40-year career at Fairfield Manufacturing Company in Lafayette (serving as plant superintendent in the later part of his career), Dick served on the Tipmont board of directors from April 2000… Continue reading.
From the boardroom: The board met in November
The regular meeting of the board of directors was held on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. All directors were present. Also attending were CEO Ron Holcomb and attorney Brian Garrison. The year-to-date margin is $1,619,141. The cooperative currently has an equity rate of 30.51%, and 782 new services have been installed this year. The next regular… Continue reading.
Saving Money on Electricity is a Matter of Time
I hope 2025 is off to a great start for you. It’s a natural time to reflect on our routines and contemplate even a few small tweaks for improvement. Typically, we look to improve hobbies, relationships, physical activity, or work goals. But it works for your energy usage, too. Even a slight shift in the… Continue reading.
Professor Rob: Level up your child’s online gaming safety
One of my favorite Christmas gifts as a child was a Nintendo Entertainment System. Like many parents at the time, my mom and dad worried about how long I spent playing “Super Mario Bros.,” “The Legend of Zelda” and “Mega Man.” (Finishing “Zelda” may have been one of my crowning childhood achievements.) Little research was… Continue reading.
Weathering the snowstorm: Power providers prep to endure winter extremes
When people hurriedly get ready for volatile winter weather, electricity generators are already prepared — and have been for months. As a generation and transmission cooperative, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) works with the power plants it owns to ensure that they are ready to weather the worst each season. That means handling searing summer… Continue reading.
Youth programs planned for 2025!
CAMP KILOWATT JUNE 4-7 Camp Kilowatt offers a fun, powerful, and unique summer-camp experience for students entering seventh grade. Located at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana, the experience offers horseback riding, canoeing, ziplining, archery, rock-climbing, swimming, and more, as well as opportunities to learn about electrical safety, ride bucket trucks, and consider careers in the… Continue reading.
A notice about your internet service
Effective Jan. 22, 2025, Tipmont will increase prices on its monthly fiber broadband service plans — while also adding value with faster speeds on our most popular plans and the debut of a new plan for power users. Pricing increases are in response to rising costs for equipment, infrastructure, and resources required to maintain the… Continue reading.
Local subscriptions: Gifts that keep on giving
As the Christmas season approaches, the quest for the perfect gift begins. This year, embrace the gift of giving with something thoughtful and hassle-free — a locally based subscription service that delights and surprises month after month (or sometimes daily). Whether your loved one is a new junkie, a chocolate addict (is that a cocoa-nut?),… Continue reading.