It’s one of the most commonly used electrical products in Indiana homes and workplaces. In fact, most people don’t give it a second thought. But just because extension cords appear to be simple doesn’t mean they can’t be dangerous, cautions …Read More.
Consider Electrical Safety When Winterizing Your Home
Is your home and its electrical service safely ready for winter? The best time to find out is long before the temperature drops, suggests Rick Coons, CEO at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “Taking a little time to winterize your home and …Read More.
Safely Lighting Your Home
When we think about the lighting in our homes, we tend to focus on the convenience. But beyond turning the night into time we can use, lighting can also have a significant impact on the safety of local homes, reminds …Read More.
Electrical Safety and Your Garage
Whether it’s your workshop, a storage facility, or simply the place your car spends the night, a garage is a favorite feature of many homes. Garages have come a long way from the shed-like buildings of a couple generations ago. …Read More.
Ten Indiana legislators recognized for support of electric cooperatives
Indiana Electric Cooperatives recognized 10 Indiana legislators for their leadership and support of issues and policies important to Indiana’s electric cooperatives. The ‘Champion of Indiana’s Electric Cooperatives’ award honors lawmakers who demonstrate leadership and steadfast support for electric cooperative legislative …Read More.
Using Electricity Safely Around Broken Pipes
When Indiana’s temperatures get really cold, water pipes in your home can freeze and burst. Besides creating a mess, busted pipes can also create hazards involving electricity, advises Rick Coons, CEO at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “Water and electricity just don’t …Read More.
Don’t Be Spooked by Electricity at Halloween
It’s fun to make your home look spooky at Halloween, and many Hoosiers enjoy decorating for trick-or-treaters just as much as they enjoy decking the halls for Christmas, notes Rick Coons, CEO at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “We’ve all seen Halloween …Read More.
Electricity and Farm Animals
Thanks to electricity, Indiana’s farm animals enjoy a level of comfort and cleanliness that wasn’t even imaginable a century ago. However, the wonders of electricity also carry some dangers for livestock and other animals, cautions Rick Coons, CEO at Indiana …Read More.
Keep Grain Bins Away from Power Lines
Indiana farmers who are planning to move or install new grain bins this year need to know about current electrical safety standards. “The National Electric Safety Code specifies the minimum safe distance between grain bins and power lines,” explains Rick …Read More.
Buildings for Livestock and Poultry Require Special Electrical Approaches
When fire strikes a farm building, the damage can be devastating. Beyond the impacts to the structure itself, a fire can destroy a large number of animals, and can bring years of herd improvements to a tragic end. Because most …Read More.
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