Earlier this year, we launched a Media Preference Study to look into the communication habits and preferences of cooperative members to optimize strategies and ensure we’re connecting effectively with audiences. Partnering with MRI Simmons, a market research firm, and American …Read More.
Be aware of the unique aspects of electric vehicle safety
Are you prepared to safely deal with an accident involving an electric vehicle?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining traction in the United States. If you drive an EV or are considering buying one, there are unique safety items to know. “There are some important differences to keep in mind if you drive an …Read More.
Be safe around electricity when moving farm equipment
Moving large farm machinery during harvest season can pose electrical hazards
As harvest season ramps up in Indiana, farmers and their crews are busy moving equipment to and from the fields. This increased activity, however, raises the risk of accidents, especially involving electricity. “Combines and grain augers are large pieces of …Read More.
Successful Season of Youth Programs
This spring, IEC coordinated two youth programs that provided memorable experiences and learning opportunities for young cooperative participants: Camp Kilowatt and Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Camp Kilowatt From June 5-8, Camp Kilowatt took place at Camp Tecumseh in …Read More.
Celebrating a New Chapter: IEC’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House
On Friday, June 28, Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of our new office at 11805 Pennsylvania Street, Carmel. The day was filled with excitement as IEC hosted its first board meeting in the …Read More.
Young drivers should be aware of hazards
Indiana electric co-ops warn teen drivers to ‘Stay in the Car’
Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) acknowledges the experience young drivers gain by getting behind the wheel and driving, but some dangers cannot be learned from personal “experience.” IEC advises teens to take precautions not only while driving, but most importantly, if …Read More.
First Few Weeks in the New IEC Office
This April marked a significant milestone for the IEC team as we officially moved into our new home at 11805 Pennsylvania Street, Carmel. Our facility not only represents a new, fresh space but also a commitment to continuing our mission …Read More.
Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest winners named
Indiana’s electric cooperatives and their statewide magazine, Indiana Connection, named the winners of the 27th annual Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest. Cassidy Skinner, a high school junior from South Whitley, was named artist of the year for her lifelike …Read More.
2024 Legislative Conference
The annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., serves as an essential platform for sharing with our Congressional Delegation how decisions made in D.C. impact the communities we serve. This necessity for political involvement is why cooperative representatives annually travel to …Read More.
More than ‘knocking on wood’
Electric cooperatives periodically inspect wooden poles for wear and tear
An estimated 150 million wood poles form the backbone of the nation’s electric grid, supporting the delivery of electricity and telecommunications across America, says Osmose, a nationwide utilities services company. Wood remains the preferred material for poles because of its …Read More.
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