Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) knows career preparation can be expensive. That’s why one of PPEC’s cooperative principles, “Education, Training, and Information,” aims to uplift the next generation of leaders and help them succeed through the co-op’s Children of Members Scholarship Program. First place, $1,000 Local senior Chelsea Erford of Miller City High School received…
For 2024, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative is planning $4 million in investments focused on system improvements that will directly increase the co-op’s service reliability. This year begins a new four-year construction work plan addressing system growth, proactive maintenance, and SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) improvements to reduce outage duration. To continue investing for the…
Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $10,050 to 8 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. About 80% of PPEC members round up their electric bill and donate those pennies to this fund, making a huge impact in the co-op’s northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana communities. Participating members…
North Western Electric Cooperative, Tricounty Rural Electric Cooperative and Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative are now accepting applications for more than $15,400 in scholarships, as well as a free trip for multiple students to our nation’s capital as part of the annual Rural Electric Youth Tour. Scholarships are open to graduating seniors planning to attend college,…
In a season marked by gratitude and compassion, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative proudly led three impactful community initiatives, leaving a trail of warmth, joy, and support across the region. Clothes for Joes: Honoring Veterans on Veterans Day On November 10, 2023, PPEC hosted a Veterans Day Donation Drive. Both members and the wider community donated…
Many Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) members will see a lower electric bill around the holidays. This month, the local electric cooperative is returning nearly $2,500,000 in prior year margins to over 23,000 current and former members. Eligible co-op members will see a credit on their December electric bill. The money is being returned to…
Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,044 to 8 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. About 80% of PPEC members round up their electric bill and donate those pennies to this fund, making a huge impact in the co-op’s northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana communities. Participating members…
Elected officials learned about power reliability concerns and saw the Robert P. Mone Generating Station in Convoy, Ohio, on a tour with Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives and Buckeye Power on Sept. 29. Buckeye Power is Ohio’s generation and transmission cooperative, providing power to 400,000 homes and businesses served by 24 Ohio-based electric cooperatives. Legislators present on…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Braden Knippen (Youth Tour Delegate, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative) as the guest speaker at the August 24, 2023, club meeting. Braden came at the invitation of Randy Price (President/CEO, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative). Brayden spoke to the Kiwanians about his trip to Washington DC on…
Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,152 to 16 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. About 80% of PPEC members round up their electric bill and donate those pennies to this fund, making a huge impact in the co-op’s northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana communities. Participating members…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County is excited to announce that the Kiwanis playground at the Lela McGuire Jeffery Park is now open! A Ribbon Cutting was held on May 13th at 10:30am, to officially open the playground. Kiwanis Club of Paulding County is the main financial sponsor of the playground and the driving force…
The new Kiwanis Playground is located at the Lela McGuire Jeffery Park in Paulding It is designed for all ages and abilities. It is currently under construction, but is scheduled to be completed in May 2023, if the weather cooperates. The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County is the main sponsor of the playground. The supporting…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Abby Hornish (Branch Manager, The Union Bank Company) as the guest speaker at the March 23, 2023, club meeting. Abby was introduced by George Carter (CEO, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative). Abby spoke to the Kiwanians about the Union Bank remodel of their new location at…
