Grassroots engagement has always been a key driver of electric cooperatives’ successes. Since Boone REMC was first founded in 1935, the consumer-owners of Indiana’s electric cooperatives have played a crucial role in creating the political environment that allows REMCs to …Read More.
Posts By: IEC Editorial Staff
Supporting cooperative friends in 2020
To ensure electric cooperatives are best represented in policy decisions at the Indiana General Assembly and in Congress, IEC relies on a lot of different tools. From embracing the strong connections between member cooperatives and the communities they serve to …Read More.
RURAL Act will protect cooperative tax status
Electric cooperatives have long maintained good stewardship of their members’ financial interests by maintaining not-for-profit, tax-exempt status under IRS regulations. To ensure its 501(c)(12) tax-exempt status is not forfeited, an electric cooperative cannot raise more than 15 percent of its …Read More.
Cooperatives meet with lt. governor’s staff and OCRA to discuss broadband
Representatives of member cooperatives and IEC staff met with members of the lieutenant governor’s office and the state’s Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) to discuss the Next Level Connections broadband grant program. The beginning of the meeting was …Read More.
Passing of Joe Webb
We are saddened to hear about the passing of former local director Joe Webb, from Clark County REMC. He was also the IEC director from 1987-2006, served as IEC board president from 1994-1996 and served a few years as the …Read More.
Indiana’s electric cooperatives to complete more than 40 unique service projects
Cooperatives will volunteer their time to a statewide community day of service Indiana’s electric cooperatives will host the annual “Indiana’s Electric Cooperative Community Day” Friday, Oct. 11. Twenty-seven of Indiana’s electric cooperatives will complete a project that meets a specific …Read More.
Protect all your family members from electrical dangers – even the ones with paws!
Picture this all too familiar scene: You walk into the living room after a long day at work and find your dog chewing on something (again). You ask him what he has in his mouth (like he’s going to answer …Read More.
Passing of Jim North
We are saddened to hear that former LaGrange County REMC Board member Jim North passed away on Friday, September 13. Jim served on the LaGrange County board for almost 44 years and served as the IEC director for 22 of …Read More.
Power tool safety is in your hands
What may seem like a small project could turn into big danger if you use electric power tools carelessly. Tools aren’t just powered by electricity; they run on compressed air, hydraulics, belts or chain drives, too. Knowing the dangers these …Read More.
Passing of John Kurtz
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Shannon Thom’s brother-in-law, John Kurtz. The obituary can be viewed at the link below. https://www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com/notices/John-Kurtz