Instead of my normal monthly article, for several months we will be featuring each of our seven districts. Each one is a unique and special place to call home. We’ve also asked each board member from those districts to tell us a little about where they live and why they love being there. We hope… Continue reading.
At PPEC, ensuring affordable and reliable electricity for our members is our primary focus. Transparency is fundamental to our values, which means we believe in openly sharing both our successes and the challenges we face. As you have been reading in our magazine, the EPA introduced a new rule impacting power plant operations across the… Continue reading.
We’ve all seen the effects of supply chain challenges in products we buy every day. For PPEC, supply chain challenges are also very real and often troubling. Parts and components we frequently need are in short supply, which delays planned upgrades for power reliability and increases the costs of parts and labor. Co-ops are working… Continue reading.
Lions and tigers and giraffes, oh my! More than 3,000 members and families made their way to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo on Aug. 3 for the largest member appreciation day event in co-op history. One of our principles, “Cooperation Among Cooperatives” was in action, as it was a joint event held with neighboring Malinta-based… Continue reading.
Smart harvest safety tips
LEARN HOW YOUR POWER IS GENERATED. RSVP FOR A FREE PLANT TOUR. This is a full-day trip and free to our members, who will get a chance to see our Cardinal Power Plant up close and personal. People younger than 12, those with health concerns, those who require assistance walking, or those who cannot walk… Continue reading.
Trees and power lines often coexist without problems. However, there are precautions to take when planting a tree. Not only do dangers lurk for the person planting the tree, nearby power lines and trees can be harmed as well. Trees growing too close to electrical lines are the primary cause of momentary short circuits and… Continue reading.
As a consumer-member of Miami-Cass REMC, keeping the lights on at a cost you can afford is the focal point of everything we do. Transparency is one of our core values, so in addition to sharing co-op successes, I believe we also have a responsibility to tell you about the challenges. In May, the U.S…. Continue reading.
Please mark your calendar to join us for our virtual Annual Meeting on Sept. 24. Information about how to join the meeting was in the August issue of Indiana Connection. Remember to return your registration card that was in the August issue to receive a bill credit and be eligible for the prize drawing.
Follow these guidelines to prevent the most common mistakes made near overhead power lines. Whether you’re on the job or working on an outdoor project around your home, you should always be aware of overhead electrical lines. Many workplace fatalities are caused by overhead power lines. Imagine how easy it is for us at home,… Continue reading.
