With the hot, humid temperatures during the long daylight hours when kids are out of school, it may seem difficult to keep your cool at home this summer — literally and figuratively. Yet, in the literal sense, keeping your cool indoors could pay off by keeping more green in your wallet. Fortunately, there are steps… Continue reading.

Many Hoosier homeowners add a backup generator in case the power goes out during weather turbulence. Yet before severe weather arrives, homeowners should be sure to read and follow instructions in the manual that comes with the generator to ensure safe operation. There are some additional considerations that homeowners should particularly keep in mind with… Continue reading.

Although we rely on electricity every day, we sometimes take it for granted because it is easy and dependable. We also don’t think about how this vital resource can create dangerous situations for us and our families. Brush up on your home electrical safety with these tips. 1 Water and electricity don’t mix. Keep electric… Continue reading.

Tornadoes or other weather-related disasters often bring widespread power outages. Most electric utilities follow a similar methodical plan that ensures power is restored to the greatest number of people in the shortest amount of time in the safest manner possible. To do that, your co-op utilizes this priority system when line crews are working on… Continue reading.

The energy industry is undergoing significant change driven by technology and the transition to more sustainable forms of energy. Innovation is essential in addressing these challenges and ensuring a continuous, reliable, affordable power supply. Electric co-ops are no strangers to adapting to the needs of the local communities we serve. Warren County REMC has always… Continue reading.

Extended power outages could impact the whole community and the economy. A power outage may: Remember, in extreme heat or cold, go to a community location with power if it’s safe to travel. PREPARING FOR A POWER OUTAGE Take an inventory of the items you need that rely on electricity. Plan for batteries and other… Continue reading.

Planning to save energy during severe weather can keep you comfortable while helping the environment — and even lead to savings in your wallet. People know the basic rules of supply and demand — price typically goes up when demand goes up. The same goes for electricity; wholesale electricity prices can soar when everyone runs… Continue reading.

Spring brings babes to barnyards and buds to tree branches. But it also can bring powerful storms causing widespread damage and even death. In the past five years, from 2018 through 2022, Indiana had 40 deaths, 38 injuries and almost $113 million in property and crop damage from weather events in Indiana alone, according to… Continue reading.

When a major storm causes widespread damage, electricity cannot be restored with the flip of a switch. Here’s how it’s done methodically, efficiently and safely. Every electric cooperative follows a basic principle when it comes to restoring power: priority is given to the lines that get the most back in service the quickest. Here’s a… Continue reading.

Dwain R. Akers 9853 E. 550 N.  Otterbein, IN 47970  FAMILY: Wife (Diana), three children  COOPERATIVE AFFILIATIONS:  Director, Warren County REMC board of directors  Director since 2014  DATE OF BIRTH: July 7, 1962  EDUCATION:  Graduate of Seeger Memorial High School  NRECA seminars, institutes and conferences  ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS:  Member of Pine Village Methodist Church  Former MSD… Continue reading.

Dear Member: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the annual meeting of the members of Warren County Rural Electric Membership Corporation will be held in the Beef House Restaurant facilities, located at the junction of I-74 and State Road 63, Covington, Indiana, beginning at 7 p.m. (EST) on WEDNESDAY, April 3 (Snow Date – April 17)… Continue reading.