When Lauren Davis discusses electric cooperative jobs, she admits that few consider a role similar to hers in human resources or the job that began her evolving co-op career.  Davis, the human resources manager for Wabash Valley Power Alliance, began her WVPA career in economic development. Her positions are an example of the wide breadth… Continue reading.

One tangible benefit of being an REMC member — that literally puts money back in your pocket — is your access to what are called “capital credits.” Capital credits are simply your share of your electric cooperative ownership. This concept of returning your financial investment in your electric utility back to you is something you… Continue reading.

Wabash Valley Power Alliance is a not-for-profit electric cooperative that provides wholesale power to 23 electric distribution cooperatives. That makes us a co-op of co-ops! Our strong partnership with our member co-ops across Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri is how we deliver great rates. 1) AN ELECTRIFYING JOURNEY How does the partnership work? Imagine electricity as… Continue reading.

Indiana’s electric cooperatives have been around for almost 90 years. Read on to learn more about Hoosier co-ops. Can you find the bolded words in the puzzle? ► The first successful U.S. cooperative was organized in 1752 by Benjamin Franklin. ► Electric cooperatives began in the 1930s because it was not cost-effective for investor-owned utilities… Continue reading.

Cooperatives worldwide operate according to the same set of core principles and values adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance. These principles are rooted in the first modern cooperative, founded in Rochdale, England. These principles are a key reason that America’s electric cooperatives operate differently from other electric utilities, putting the needs of their members first…. Continue reading.

Electric cooperatives serve over 42 million people and power over 22 million businesses, homes, schools, and farms in 48 states. You might be surprised by the number of co-ops of all kinds that are around you. Co-ops have been formed to sell produce and electricity, offer financial and banking services, provide housing and health care,… Continue reading.

In the early 1930’s, electric power was only available in major metropolitan areas. Businesses and homes there had access to electricity, while others weren’t as lucky. Residents in rural areas lived without hope of electric capability until political action was initiated. Before they were consumer-owners, small groups of farmers and rural residents across the state… Continue reading.

Each year, Marshall County REMC provides the materials and division leaders for the 4-H Electric program. Once a month for four months leading up to the fair, REMC organizes a meeting where 4-H students can come to work on their projects, learn about electricity and get assistance from professionals in the electric industry. REMC would… Continue reading.

The Operation Round Up board awarded $5,000 to three organizations to support the work they do in the community. Brotherhood of Professional Police Officers and Emergency Services received funding to help provide gift cards during the holiday season to senior citizens with limited or fixed incomes who often have insufficient funds to buy needed medicines… Continue reading.

After 10 years of dedication and commitment to Operation Round Up and the community, Janet Howard, chairman, and Doug Kucera, secretary, retired from the program. Since Operation Round Up began in 2013, Howard and Kucera have been fundamental to the program’s success. They continually went above and beyond their duties to ensure the program helped… Continue reading.