Indiana Electric Cooperatives named Jason Clemmons the recipient of the 2016 C. Tom Taylor Award. Clemmons, vice president of marketing and member services at RushShelby Energy, was presented the award during the Marketing, Member Services and Communicators (MMSC) professional section …Read More.
Monthly Archives: September 2016
Fuson named to IEC government relations staff
Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) named Bennett Fuson to its government relations staff. Fuson will serve as the association’s political action and compliance manager. Fuson is responsible for managing the political action committees, overseeing and ensuring compliance with state and federal …Read More.
Deck the halls with boughs of safety
When Ralphie Parker’s dad attempts to plug his glorious but tragically fra-gee-lee “Italian” leg lamp into an overloaded wall outlet in the holiday movie classic “A Christmas Story,” there first came a “snap of a few sparks” and the “whiff …Read More.
NineStar Connect becomes first cooperative to offer four utilities
NineStar Connect became the first cooperative in the United States to offer four utilities under one umbrella organization: electricity, fiber optic communications, water and sewer services. The Indiana cooperative recently received its certificate of territorial authority (CTA) from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission …Read More.
‘Wet utilities’ are key to rural economic development
Successful economic development relies on the presence of key infrastructure, such as transportation and fiber optic access. In rural counties – such as Hancock County – a missing piece of the infrastructure puzzle that’s been hampering economic development is the …Read More.
Electric cooperatives to honor ‘power and hope’ of Indiana youth
Indiana’s electric cooperatives and their statewide magazine, Electric Consumer, are accepting applications for awards that recognize the community spirit of Indiana’s youth. The Youth Power and Hope Awards program honors students in fifth through eighth grades who are leaders in …Read More.
Indiana Electric Cooperatives to host Page Days
This winter high school students from across the state will have the opportunity to participate in one of three Page Days hosted by Indiana Electric Cooperatives. Available program dates are: Monday, Jan. 23; Wednesday, Feb. 1; and Monday, Feb. 13. …Read More.