Press Releases

Tipmont awards $12,571 in grants to 7 area nonprofits

08/03/2010 - 3:15pm

Next applications for Operation Round Up funds due October 4, 2010; open to nonprofits in Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery and Tippecanoe counties

Tipmont REMC is awarding grants totaling $12,571 to seven area nonprofits through its Operation Round Up program. Awards are made quarterly and open to 501(c)3 groups in Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery and Tippecanoe counties.

Current grants are going to:

Tipmont funds three area green projects

08/03/2010 - 3:11pm

Applications for next EnviroWatts grants due September 6, open to organizations in eight counties

Tipmont REMC’s EnviroWatts “Green Power” Program has awarded $15,300 to three area nonprofits for green projects, reports chief executive officer Tim McCarthy. This distribution brings the total EnviroWatts awards since the program began in 2001 to $272,551.

The current grants are:

Local Students Learn About Electricity and Safety at Touchstone Energy Camp

07/01/2010 - 12:59pm

This year 124 students were able to combine education and fun while attending the 2010 Touchstone Energy Camp.

The camp, held June 9-12 at YMCA Camp Tecumseh near Brookston, Ind., provided sixth graders from all around the state a chance to learn about basic electricity, electric safety, renewable energy and the role of an electric cooperative, while still enjoying traditional camp activities including horseback riding, archery, swimming, and leadership skill development.

Local Youth Travel to Washington, DC

06/23/2010 - 11:51am

Tipmont REMC was a proud sponsor of the 2010 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Area students participating in this year’s trip included Gabby Harding from Attica High School, Erika Becker from Benton Central, Monique Parent from Central Catholic, Celeste Martin and Isaac Taylor from Fountain Central, Julia Fraseur from Harrison, Samantha Johnston from McCutcheon, Jacob Bohlander, Nicole Kingma, and Kiera Bonebrake from North Montgomery, and Madison Fouty from Southmont.

Tipmont a ready volunteer for Ivy Tech sustainable energy program

06/08/2010 - 10:12am

By Kathy Mayer

Tipmont REMC Offers Refrigerator and Freezer Recycling Program

05/20/2010 - 12:00pm

A refrigerator recycling program that pays people $35 for each unit scheduled for free pickup has been expanded to the members of Tipmont REMC, offering many Indiana residents the opportunity to make money, save money, and get rid of ...

Sustainable Energy Scholarship Available to Ivy Tech Students in Tipmont Area

04/23/2010 - 12:00pm

Students pursuing an associate’s degree in sustainable energy at Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette will benefit from a new scholarship established by the Tipmont REMC EnviroWatts Trust. The Tipmont REMC/Ken Ritchey/EnviroWatts Sustainable Energy Scholarship will provide up to $5,000 over two years. The scholarship was established in honor of Ritchey, retired CEO of Tipmont REMC, to recognize his vision and leadership in developing sustainable energy sources as part of Tipmont REMC’s...

Security Questions about Tipmont REMC's Smart Meter Rollout

04/16/2010 - 9:23am

Introduction

Associated Press recently posted an article entitled, “’Smart’ meters have security holes”, that brought up security concerns about the “Smart Grid” technologies that are being deployed by various electric utilities. I’d like to address the specific concerns about the technology that will be utilized by Tipmont REMC.

Brown and Williams Graduate Apprentice Program

04/06/2010 - 9:31am

Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. hosted a graduation ceremony for 20 Rural Electric Apprentice Program (REAP) participants on January 30, 2010. Attendees included families, electric cooperative managers and Indiana Statewide Association staff. Events were held at the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre.

Smart Meters on the Way

04/05/2010 - 3:11pm

In recent years, the technology for electric meters has advanced dramatically. At Tipmont, we’ve been keeping an eye on the advancements and continually evaluating what is available for our members. After a thorough review, we’ve decided it’s time to upgrade our meter reading system. Over the next three years we will be going through a process of changing out all of our old electromechanical meters and installing “smart” meters.