Award recognizes outstanding contributions to electric cooperative member services Indiana Electric Cooperatives named Cathy Racicot the recipient of the 2021 Tom Taylor Award. Racicot, communications manager and member service supervisor at Harrison REMC, was presented the award during the Marketing, Member …Read More.
Posts By: IEC Editorial Staff
Don’t add electrical hazards to your home office inbox
During the pandemic, most office environments either closed and sent workers home to work remotely when and where feasible or created rotating work schedules. These changes were done to help mitigate the spread of the virus and keep workers safe. …Read More.
Hunt what’s in season
Shooting near electrical equipment can be costly and deadly Hunting season brings outdoorsmen of all skill levels and experience into rural Indiana, often to unfamiliar areas. While most hunters follow safe hunting practices, Indiana’s electric cooperatives remind all those afield …Read More.
Electrical overloads: Unloading the circuit
When Ralphie Parker’s “old man” attempts to plug his “major award” — the infamous plastic leg lamp — into an overloaded wall outlet in the classic movie “A Christmas Story,” there first came a “snap of a few sparks” and …Read More.
Take care when charging your electric vehicle
Do you recall all the safety rules you were taught about refueling when you first learned to drive: Shut off the engine; don’t smoke; don’t leave the pump unattended; don’t overfill? If you are among the growing number of drivers …Read More.
Life lessons: Educate children on bus safety before they leave for school!
The school bus stop is a place where friendships can be forged for life. But there are also hazards children should be aware of. Distracted drivers who don’t see or choose to ignore the stopped school bus lights are something children …Read More.
Passing of Dakshaben N. Amin
We are deeply saddened to share news of the recent passing of Dakshaben N. Amin, mother of Nisha Harke, Manager of Finance & Rates with Wabash Valley Power Alliance. Below you will find the obituary, where online condolences may be …Read More.
Electrical receptacle safety is as fundamental as the ABCs
An electrical receptacle, with its oval shape and tiny symmetrical slots over the little round hole, can look like an emoji of a face to imaginative children. Look closer, and it’s the emoji of a shocked face. And shock is …Read More.
Passing of Monty Jones
We are saddened to hear the news concerning the recent passing of Monty Jones, father of Marty Jones. Marty is the Senior Regulatory Consultant at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. Services will be held next Fri., April 23 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at …Read More.
Soak up the sun and the water but avoid the shock
You’ve waited to open your pool, bring out the boats and soak up the sun! But before you dive into all the summer fun, remind yourself and your family of the dangers lurking inside pools and lakes. Remember: water and …Read More.