Is danger lurking in your laundry room?

Posted February 17, 2015 by IEC Editorial Staff & filed under Appliances and Equipment, Home and DIY, Plug into Safety.

Laundry. It’s a necessary chore for each and every household. But, while you’re making your whites whiter and your colors brighter, are you making sure that you and your family are safe? While doing laundry may seem like a harmless,  …Read More.

Frieda Mae Pauley

Posted February 12, 2015 by IEC Editorial Staff & filed under Obituaries, Uncategorized.

Frieda Mae Pauley, retired director from Knox County REMC, passed away on Wednesday, February 11 at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2015 at the Colvin Funeral Home in  …Read More.

Whitewater Valley REMC linemen rescue woman trapped in car

Posted February 10, 2015 by IEC Editorial Staff & filed under Indiana Cooperatives in the News.

While responding to the report of a broken pole, Whitewater Valley REMC linemen Brad Wildman and Mark Bell found a car down a steep embankment with its driver trapped inside. The pair jumped into action and helped free the woman  …Read More.

Indiana cooperatives fight taking of members

Posted February 10, 2015 by IEC Editorial Staff & filed under Indiana Cooperatives in the News.

Taking of electric cooperative territory by municipal utilities has been commonplace in Indiana for 30 years. Now, one cooperative, stripped of thousands of members and more than $13 million in annual revenue, is shining a spotlight for state lawmakers to  …Read More.

Dale Hayhurst

Posted February 2, 2015 by Lena Morris & filed under Obituaries, Uncategorized.

Dale Hayhurst, retired local director at WIN Energy REMC, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015. Funeral services will be held at Faith Wesleyan Church, 6751 S. Carlisle St. Terre Haute, In 47802, on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 10:30 AM. Visitation is  …Read More.

Be aware of risks before firing up generator

Posted January 30, 2015 by IEC Editorial Staff & filed under Appliances and Equipment, Plug into Safety, Weather.

Electricity is such a necessity that some people — especially those who rely on electricity for life-sustaining devices — keep a portable generator on hand in case the power goes out. Generators are useful as a backup power source during  …Read More.

Indiana’s Winter Weather Can Create Electrical Hazards

Posted January 30, 2015 by IEC Editorial Staff & filed under Education and Awareness, Plug into Safety.

When winter arrives, Hoosiers are never sure of what to expect. Indiana winters include everything from heavy snows, to freezing rain, to ice storms — and sometimes, all of those in a single day. All of those forms of winter  …Read More.

Generators Are Handy, But Can Be Dangerous

Posted January 30, 2015 by IEC Editorial Staff & filed under Appliances and Equipment, Plug into Safety.

When the power goes out, having a generator means that you can continue to have heat, light, and many of the other conveniences we’ve come to enjoy. But there’s a darker side to generators that many people fail to consider.  …Read More.

There’s A Real Need for Holiday Safety

Posted January 30, 2015 by IEC Editorial Staff & filed under Home and DIY, Plug into Safety.

The holidays may be the most joyous time of year, but statistics show that they’re also the most potentially dangerous time for home fires and injuries. Christmas trees and other decorations are a major cause of both fires and injuries,  …Read More.

Decorating Safely for the Holidays

Posted January 30, 2015 by IEC Editorial Staff & filed under Home and DIY, Plug into Safety.

Decorating makes your home even more beautiful during this festive time of year. Decorating safely will help you make sure your home is in good shape for many holiday seasons to come, notes Rick Coons, CEO at Indiana Electric Cooperatives  …Read More.