You probably have a good reason why you want to take on a do-it-yourself home project. Maybe you have acquired the skills to do the work on your own, or perhaps you want to save money, or you enjoy the challenge. When working on these projects, it’s important to keep safety in mind. You can… Continue reading.

Many Hoosiers start learning about electricity at an early age, often through lessons in school. As we grow up, those facts are sometimes mixed with myths we hear through other people, the media, or social media.  Unfortunately, when it comes to electricity, false information and a lack of knowledge can be deadly. “In these cases, knowing… Continue reading.

Each season brings new opportunities and new weather concerns for Hoosiers. A winter day in Indiana can bring heavy snow, freezing rain, ice storms, and strong winds. These forms of winter weather can create electrical hazards. “It’s important for Hoosiers to make sure they’re taking steps to be safe around electricity all year long, regardless of… Continue reading.

By Chris Adam If you’re a homeowner with some type of security system, you’re in good company. According to SafeHome, about 72% of home decision-makers have some form of home security system. How much are homeowners paying for their systems? According to CNN, systems cost about $490 on average. That ranges from $200 for a… Continue reading.

Hunting season brings outdoorsmen of all skill levels and experience into rural Indiana, often to unfamiliar areas. While most hunters follow safe hunting practices, Indiana’s electric cooperatives want to remind hunters to always be aware of their surroundings and watch out for electric power lines in the air and electrical equipment on the ground.  “Skilled… Continue reading.

By Chris Adam Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining traction in the United States. If you drive an EV or are considering buying one, there are unique safety items to know. “There are some important differences to keep in mind if you drive an EV instead of a gas-powered vehicle,” said Jon Elkins, vice president for… Continue reading.

As harvest season ramps up in Indiana, farmers and their crews are busy moving equipment to and from the fields. This increased activity, however, raises the risk of accidents, especially involving electricity, cautioned Jon Elkins, vice president of safety, training and compliance at Indiana Electric Cooperatives.  “Combines and grain augers are large pieces of equipment,”… Continue reading.

For an inexperienced teen driver, wrecking the family car is almost a rite of passage. The only way for young drivers to gain experience is to get behind the wheel and put miles behind them. Some dangers, though, cannot be learned from personal “experience.” Take this example: an accident involving a utility pole. How the… Continue reading.

An estimated 150 million wood poles form the backbone of the nation’s electric grid, supporting the delivery of electricity and telecommunications across America, says Osmose, a nationwide utilities services company. Wood remains the preferred material for poles because of its durability, strength, low cost, and availability. But like most things, wood can weather and weaken…. Continue reading.

Making ends meet might be hard for many Hoosiers right now. If you find yourself falling behind paying monthly utility bills, contact your electric cooperative for help before you face losing service. Your local electric cooperative has programs that can help consumers keep the lights on. If your electricity has already been disconnected, never tamper… 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.

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.