NineStar Connect became the first cooperative in the United States to offer four utilities under one umbrella organization: electricity, fiber optic communications, water and sewer services. The Indiana cooperative recently received its certificate of territorial authority (CTA) from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission …Read More.
‘Wet utilities’ are key to rural economic development
Successful economic development relies on the presence of key infrastructure, such as transportation and fiber optic access. In rural counties – such as Hancock County – a missing piece of the infrastructure puzzle that’s been hampering economic development is the …Read More.
Electric cooperatives to honor ‘power and hope’ of Indiana youth
Indiana’s electric cooperatives and their statewide magazine, Electric Consumer, are accepting applications for awards that recognize the community spirit of Indiana’s youth. The Youth Power and Hope Awards program honors students in fifth through eighth grades who are leaders in …Read More.
Indiana Electric Cooperatives to host Page Days
This winter high school students from across the state will have the opportunity to participate in one of three Page Days hosted by Indiana Electric Cooperatives. Available program dates are: Monday, Jan. 23; Wednesday, Feb. 1; and Monday, Feb. 13. …Read More.
Stay safe around electricity on the farm
Farming is the sixth most dangerous job in the United States, according to a 2014 report from TIME magazine. Those at Indiana Electric Cooperatives want you to be aware of a hazard on farms — electrocution. Every year, 62 farm workers are …Read More.
Protect your home with an electrical inspection
Electricity is something we all take for granted. Unless there’s a power outage, we assume when we flip the switch or turn on an appliance, everything will work as expected. We don’t always consider what will happen if something is …Read More.
A hamster’s holiday: Electrical safety for pets
Keeping every member of your family safe around electricity is a priority of Indiana Electric Cooperatives. That includes those furry members of the family — your cat, dog, hamster or other critter. Once upon a time, there lived a hamster …Read More.
Indiana Electric Cooperatives urges electrical safety for Pokemon Go players
Indiana Electric Cooperatives warns players of the augmented reality game Pokémon Go to stay away from power lines, transformers, and substations when playing the game. IEC encourages users to exercise extreme caution when playing this new global phenomenon. The reality …Read More.
Rhea Named to National Youth Council
Loogootee student selected to represent Indiana
Camilette Rhea of Loogootee, Ind., will participate in the Youth Leadership Council (YLC) of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). She was selected to represent the state from the 81 Indiana student delegates who participated in the June Electric …Read More.
Safeguard electronics with surge protectors
Surge protectors save your electronics from power surges or increases in voltage significantly above the intended level in the flow of electricity. While power surges are commonly associated with lightning and storms, surge protectors have everyday purposes. Power surges, unfortunately, …Read More.
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