The first eight years of work experience on Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) CEO John Cassady’s resume shows a distinct career path. After finishing his undergraduate degree, Cassady found his calling in the halls of government — first as a legislative research assistant in the Ohio House of Representatives, then a legislative liaison with the Office… Continue reading.

We would all like to make our homes safer, especially for our family and friends around the holidays. Make safety a part of your celebration season with these tips. Tackle one a day, and you will be well on your way to a safer New Year! DAY 1 Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms…. Continue reading.

Who doesn’t love a warm fire during a chilly winter night? While fireplaces and wood stoves can add warmth to your home, they should be used responsibly. Here are some tips from the U.S. Fire Administration to keep your home fire safe.

Festive celebrations, flickering lights, and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) statistics indicate that 30% of all home fires and 38% of home fire deaths occur during December, January,… Continue reading.

Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk of fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season. DECK THE HALLS O, CHRISTMAS TREE I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS SILENT NIGHT

As November kicks off, it’s hard to believe we’ll soon be gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season. This festive time of year brings joy and warmth, but as the weather gets cooler and we spend more time indoors, the holidays can also bring increased energy use and a higher risk of… Continue reading.

OurSolar is a community solar program from PPEC that allows members to subscribe to solar panels at our community solar fields. Members can subscribe to up to 10 panels, and the energy produced by those panels is calculated into your monthly bill. OurSolar represents PPEC’s balanced approach to energy production and support for economically viable… Continue reading.

In today’s world, where federal policy, power grids, and energy systems are undergoing profound changes, electric cooperatives remain vital in ensuring reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for rural communities. Electric cooperatives like PPEC are unique — member-owned, not-for-profit organizations that depend on active member participation. One of the most impactful ways members can engage with… Continue reading.

The national grid is a complex network, but here at Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative, we run a similarly impressive operation. With 44,000 electric poles, 1,700 miles of primary conductor, and 18 substations, PPEC delivers electricity to nearly 14,000 homes and businesses — safely and reliably. WHY SUBSTATIONS MATTER Substations are the backbone of any electrical… Continue reading.

Not many workers are still on the job at nearly 75 years young, but Willie Wiredhand isn’t your ordinary employee. Willie is the long-time mascot of America’s Rural Electric Cooperatives, and he’s been working hard for us since 1950. Willie’s official birthday is Oct. 30, the next-to-the-last day of National Co-op Month. To celebrate Willie’s… Continue reading.

Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative lineworkers Mike Taylor and Adam Drummelsmith have graduated from the Central Ohio Lineworker Training program over the past few months. The two have now moved from apprentices to official linemen status, with more than 8,000 on-the-job hours over the course of four years of courses. We are so proud of their… Continue reading.