Indiana Electric Cooperatives named Carolyn Kilby the recipient of the 2014 C. Tom Taylor Award. Kilby, manager of marketing, communications and office services at Parke County REMC, was presented the award during the Marketing, Member Services and Communicators (MMSC) professional …Read More.
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Jasper County REMC sponsors electricity-themed art show
Members of Jasper County REMC marked National Cooperative Month with dorks of art inspired by the cooperative and its history. The cooperative sponsored the Jasper County Art League’s October show, “Capturing the Current – An Artist’s View of Electricity.” The …Read More.
Indiana cooperatives participate in Purdue Extension solar energy workshop
Fulton County REMC and Tipmont REMC will participate in Purdue Extension’s “Solar Energy Applications for Agriculture” workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. The workshop is an …Read More.
Decatur County REMC awarded federal funds for improvements
Decatur County REMC has been awarded a $5 million federal loan for infrastructure improvements. The U.S. Department of Agriculture funds are part of a more than $1.4 billion rural electric power program. Read more: Inside Indiana Business and Indianapolis Business Journal.
Mathews named general manager of Southeastern Indiana REMC
Bryan Keith Mathews was recently selected by the Southeastern Indiana REMC board of directors to fill the position of general manager upon the end-of-the-year retirement of Robert Mackey, who currently holds that position. Full Story.
Conley announced as Boone REMC President and CEO
Boone REMC’s Board of Directors named Bill Conley as President & CEO of the electric cooperative during its Oct. 1 board meeting. Conley, Boone REMC’s former Manager of Finance and Member Services and a co-op employee since 1996, had been serving as …Read More.
Tipmont REMC to showcase new solar array
Representatives of Tipmont REMC will unveil a new solar array installed at Tipmont REMC and announce Tipmont’s Community Solar Program. This is Indiana’s first Community Solar Array, allowing members (those served by) Tipmont REMC to purchase energy from the solar …Read More.
Willitzer joins Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative named Erika Willitzer its marketing and economic manager. It’s a move CEO George Carter hopes will ensure a more competitive business environment and position for economic growth in the PPEC territory. The electric company serves more than …Read More.
Southern Indiana Power CEO impresses House members on EPA rule
Steve Seibert, CEO of Southern Indiana Power, traveled to Washington, D.C., on a mission: tell key members of Congress what the Environmental Protection Agency’s greenhouse gas proposal will do to consumers who rely on affordable and reliable electricity. The result? …Read More.
Indiana Electric Cooperatives launches media campaign in opposition of EPA regulations
Indiana Electric Cooperatives launched a radio and social media campaign in opposition of new EPA regulations for existing source coal-fired electricity generating facilities. The statewide campaign includes a seven-week social media presence and a six-week radio buy. The association is …Read More.