by Magen Howard
In 2013, new appliances don’t just cook your food and keep it cold, wash your clothes and dishes, or offer a few hours of entertainment. These machines boast myriad functions that make our lives easier—but in doing so also consume more energy.
While appliances have become more energy efficient as technology has evolved and federal standards tightened, few ever truly shut down anymore. And as Americans add more and more electronic devices to their households—25 on...
by Kathy Mayer
Tipmont REMC’s EnviroWatts program is funding two Wabash River programs with grants totaling $13,975. Of that, $9,975 goes to the Wabash River Enhancement Corp., and $4,000 to Banks of the Wabash.
The Wabash River Enhancement Corp. will use its funds to purchase 133 rain barrels, stands and downspout diverters, which will be sold to landowners at 25-percent of cost, said Sara Peel, watershed program director. It will also provide educational programs.
“These...
Popular demand and short supply drives the cost of everyday necessities higher. Some price tag changes—like the cost to fill your car’s gas tank—are obvious to anyone driving down the road. Other increases at the grocery store are more subtle but still impact your family’s bottom line. Compare the average price increase of a few household expenses to see how the rising cost of electricity stacks up.
The cost for a gallon of unleaded gasoline shot up 11.1 percent on average every year between 2002...
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Tipmont REMC linemen, Matt Lowe, Jeff Morrison and Robert Palmer, were recently honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award in recognition of volunteer time spent in Guatemala, bringing electricity to 175 remote homes, businesses and churches.
The award honors citizens who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in...
Tipmont REMC joins the U.S. Senate in recognizing April 18, 2013, as National Lineman Appreciation Day. The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday honoring lineworkers for their efforts at keeping power flowing.
Headquartered in Linden, Tipmont REMC has 23 employees who work in the field restoring power during outages and maintaining distribution lines and equipment. Across the nation, more than 19,000 men and women maintain 2.5 million miles of line for electric co-ops, public power districts, and...
Your commute to work was delayed behind a garbage truck. You have more errands than you can fit into your afternoon. The kids need to get to practice and you’re running late. What do you do? Speed a bit in the car, right? Then you see orange cones, maybe a “men at work” sign, or flashing yellow lights. Are these warnings enough to make you slow down?
In its 14th year, National Work Zone Safety Week is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, with...
By Megan McKoy-Noe
Ready to boost your home’s energy efficiency without breaking the bank? The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 revived energy efficiency tax credits to the tune of $500.
The credit offsets the cost of upgrades such as super-efficient water heaters and furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, central air conditioners, building insulation, windows, and roofs.
This marks the third extension of the incentive initiated by the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005. The...
by Kathy Mayer
Tipmont REMC’s latest round of grants brings to more than 500 the total number it has awarded since it began two programs, one in 1999 and the other in 2001.
The current round, from its Operation Round Up program, awards $14,359 to six area nonprofit organizations.
The American Red Cross chapter serving Montgomery and Fountain counties is receiving $2,000 to purchase food and supplies for disaster victims. Other Montgomery County agencies receiving funds are...
Entries are now being accepted for Electric Consumer’s 16th annual student art contest. Winning works will illustrate the “Cooperative Calendar of Student Art” for 2014.
The contest, sponsored by Electric Consumer and participating electric cooperatives around Indiana, provides young Hoosier artists a unique opportunity to express themselves and develop their artistic talent while possibly earning cash prizes and statewide acclaim.
Winning...
