By Nicole Thomas Shelby County is home to several of Central Indiana’s firsts, like St. Vincent DePaul, one of the first Catholic churches built in the area in 1839. Indiana’s first railroad, built in the 1830s, passed through the county’s seat, Shelbyville, to connect Madison — the largest city along the Ohio River — to… Continue reading.

By Brian D. Smith It’s hard to envision Indiana’s history from old films and photographs. Did our ancestors really inhabit a colorless world, like Dorothy before she opened the door to the Technicolor land of Oz? Obviously not, but the old days are more relatable when we experience them firsthand instead of just reading about… Continue reading.

It is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation to you, our valued members, to join us for a day of celebration at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Member Appreciation Day is not just an event — it’s a testament to the incredible communities we’ve built together. As we return to the Fort Wayne… Continue reading.

We do our best to avoid them, but there’s no way around it — power outages occasionally happen. For most members, outages are rare and only last a few hours. But when major storms impacts our area, extended outages are unavoidable. So when the power goes out, how do our crews know where to start… Continue reading.

One way co-ops prepare for major outages and disasters is through mutual aid, which is a collaborative approach to emergency planning. The mutual aid model allows electric co-ops to help each other during times of need. This approach permits co-ops to “borrow” restoration workers from other co-ops, increasing the workforce response to areas affected by… Continue reading.

Operation Round Up was started in 2010 as a way to give back to PPEC’s communities. PPEC members have donated more than $670,435 back to the community since its inception. Groups in both Ohio and Indiana can apply for funding. The most recent donation recipients, totaling $10,050, included: Organizations can apply for Operation Round Up… Continue reading.

As temperatures rise in the summer, our desire to keep the house comfortable may come at a higher cost on electricity bills. Looking for ways to improve energy efficiency at home can help you and PPEC reduce demand, saving energy, and money. During the summer, peak load demands occur at the times of day when… Continue reading.

The Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Board of Directors consists of nine co-op members, who each represent one district within the territory served by PPEC. Though they don’t manage day-to-day operations, these democratically elected directors help set the “big picture” direction of the co-op and are responsible for establishing and reviewing corporate policies — like rates… Continue reading.

PPEC is proud to support the youth across our service area. Scan the QR Code and fill out the form to be considered for purchase at this year’s county fairs.

This past April, Vantage Career Center and Apollo Career Center students toured the Robert P. Mone Peaking Station in Convoy, Ohio. Juniors and seniors enrolled in the electrical systems technology and industrial mechanics classes had the opportunity to see how the plant operates, explore careers associated with the energy industry, and learn how vital plants… Continue reading.

If you receive a call from 844-291-3410 or an email asking you to take a survey about your satisfaction with PPEC, it is legitimate. We are again working with NRECA Market Research Services to complete a member satisfaction survey. The surveys will be conducted both by phone and email, but not everyone will be contacted…. Continue reading.

HAPPY CAMPING MEANS KEEPING ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN MIND. HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO KEEP YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY SAFE. Before you go. Pack a fire extinguisher. A general ABC fire extinguisher will cover ordinary combustibles, like wood and grass, and fires involving electrical current. Be aware and observant. Inspect the electrical hookup at your campsite… Continue reading.