To provide safe, reliable electrical service from overhead power lines, your electric cooperative starts on the ground: in the right-of-way under and around the co-op’s miles of power lines. Maintenance activities involve mowing, cutting dangerous trees, pruning, applying herbicide and …Read More.
Don’t let the cry of ‘timber’ shiver or splinter your timbers
Trees add immeasurable value to your property but maintaining them comes with a cost. They need pruning, sometimes heavy trimming, or removal. “We know hiring professionals to do some of these tasks goes against that independent streak some of our …Read More.
Passing of Ronnie Mohr
We are saddened to hear the news concerning the passing of Ronnie Mohr. Ronnie was a director of NineStar Connect and its predecessor cooperative Central Indiana Power for 26 years. He had served as CIP board Chairman. He was also …Read More.
Passing of Donald Buhrt
We are saddened to hear the news concerning the sudden passing of Donald Buhrt, husband of Kim Buhrt. Kim is a local director at Kosciusko REMC and also serves as the IEC director. Below you will find the obituary. Obituary …Read More.
Steps to restoring service
When your electric cooperative restores electric service after a storm or other weather-related disaster, it follows a plan to ensure power is back on for the greatest number of people in the shortest amount of time and in the safest …Read More.
Common causes of power outages
Power outages are never convenient. Sometimes, it’s no mystery why we are left in the dark, like when lightning and thunder rattle windows and walls. Other times, an outage may come out of the blue. The length of time it …Read More.
Space heaters: safety vs. convenience
With the hustle and bustle of the holidays just ending, we’ll do just about anything to make things easier on ourselves. The convenience of electric space heaters are great, but don’t forget about all of the safety precautions you may …Read More.
Preparing for winter storms
Indiana weather can be unpredictable, especially during the winter months. That’s why you should prepare for dangerous situations before a storm hits. It is especially important to develop a plan for prolonged power outages during these harsh months. Heavy snows, freezing …Read More.
Case Study: Lineworker Hiring Program
Clark County REMC Finding individuals with the work ethic and skills to succeed as electric cooperative lineworkers is an ongoing, never-ending task. The relationship between lineworkers and their employers is symbiotic. Much is asked of lineworkers. They might be asked …Read More.
Lock earns certified loss control professional designation
Program helps create safer utility work environment Adam W. Lock, safety and risk management instructor at Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC), recently earned his certified loss control professional (CLCP) designation. The program, designed to help ensure a safer work environment for …Read More.
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