North Central Electric Cooperative

Learn where your power comes from during this year’s Cardinal Tour! Lunch and transportation are provided by North Central Electric. REGISTER NOW! Limited seating is available. Details here https://ncelec.org/tour-cardinal-power-plant

The rain has passed, and it's a great day to be at the fair. Stop by the North Central Electric sponsor of the day tent at the Seneca County Fair on 7/23 for some giveaways. NCE members can also enter to win a free Blackstone grill!

Weather events are the leading cause of power outages. High winds, lightning strikes, snow, ice, and wildfires can cause major damage to electrical equipment. But North Central Electric crews are no strangers to Mother Nature’s curveballs. We’re always ready to respond if the lights go out.

We're hiring! NCE is accepting applications for a Chief Operations Officer to join our co-op team.

Interested in applying? Send your resume to [email protected] or apply on Indeed at https://www.indeed.com/job/chief-operations-officer-coo-66fbc33adab6ae1e

There’s never a good time for a power outage, but you might be surprised to learn disruptions can occur from a variety of causes beyond the weather. Vehicle accidents and excavation work, small critters, and scheduled repairs are also common causes of power outages. Whatever the reason, North Central Electric crews are always ready to respond and get your power back on as quickly and safely as possible.

There’s still time to register for our open house at the recently renovated headquarters location in Attica, happening July 30.

Please register by July 23 using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/4gGaNT5j03

It's a great day, and we are looking forward to seeing all of you. Stop by the North Central Electric sponsor of the day tent at the Crawford County Fair today for some giveaways. NCE members can also enter to win a free Blackstone grill!

PEAK ALERT - Tuesday, July 16, 2024

It's going to be hot again today, so make sure you stay hydrated! Our power supplier, Buckeye Power, notified us that load control will be in effect today. This will affect North Central Electric members who voluntarily signed up for one of our load control rebate programs.

We encourage all members to conserve or delay energy use between 2 - 7 p.m. during the peak, if possible, when electricity costs the most. *Peak times may vary due to several conditions.

👉 What should you do during a peak alert?
Remember, electricity costs MORE during a peak period of demand.
🌡️ Delay hot water use, showering, washing clothes, etc., until after the peak.
🌡️ Turn off unnecessary lights.
🌡️Cook with the microwave rather than the oven, which uses more energy.

For more information about load control and how this impacts electric rates, please visit: https://ncelec.org/what-load-control.

For more information about our load control rebate programs, please visit: https://ncelec.org/rebates-programs.

Members- Join us as we tour the Cardinal Power Plant in October! Lunch and transportation are provided by North Central Electric. REGISTER NOW! Seating is given on a first-come, first-served basis. Details here https://ncelec.org/tour-cardinal-power-plant

Our power supplier, Buckeye Power, notified us that there will be load control today (July 15). This will affect North Central members who voluntarily signed up for one of our load control rebate programs.

Peak time for load control often occurs between 2 - 7 p.m. (times may vary due to several conditions), however, we encourage all of our members to conserve energy in this time frame to help beat the peak and help everyone save some money.

For more information about load control and how this impacts electric rates, please visit: https://ncelec.org/what-load-control.

For more information about our load control rebate programs, please visit: https://ncelec.org/rebates-programs.

We hope everyone had a blast at this year’s Member Appreciation Day event at Cedar Point! Despite the threat of rain, over 2,000 members and their families celebrated with us and enjoyed a day of family fun at the lake.

Talking with all of our members throughout the event, whether about electric vehicles, energy efficiency, or simply what being a co-op member means to them, is a big part of why we host this event. We hope you all enjoyed your time as much as we did!

If you took photos in the park, please share them in the comments!

UPDATE (1:20 p.m.): Power has been restored to all members at this time.
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⚠️OUTAGE ALERT: Around 350 NCE members in Adams, Pleasant, and Scipio townships are experiencing an outage due to a vehicle accident. Crews are being dispatched to begin repair work and will restore power to those affected as quickly and safely as possible. We appreciate your patience!

An updated outage map is available on our website at https://ncelec.org/outage-information.

Meter tampering is a crime and can result in electric shock. If you suspect someone has tampered with their meter, please contact North Central Electric Cooperative at 419-426-3072.

We're hiring! NCE is accepting applications for a manager of energy services to join our co-op team.

Interested in applying? Send your resume to [email protected] or apply on Indeed at https://www.indeed.com/job/manager-energy-services-4b2cbaf51b1ef4d7

Our power supplier, Buckeye Power, notified us that there could be load control today (July 9). This will affect North Central members who voluntarily signed up for one of our load control rebate programs.

Peak time for load control often occurs between 2-7 p.m. (times may vary due to several conditions), however, we encourage all of our members to conserve energy in this time frame to help beat the peak and help everyone save some money.

For more information about load control and how this impacts electric rates, please visit: https://ncelec.org/what-load-control.

For more information about our load control rebate programs, please visit: https://ncelec.org/rebates-programs.

Members- Join us as we tour the Cardinal Power Plant in October! Lunch and transportation are provided by North Central Electric. REGISTER NOW! Limited seating is available. Details here https://ncelec.org/tour-cardinal-power-plant

Attention all North Central Electric members! You are invited to an open house at the recently renovated headquarters in Attica on July 30. Come check out the new community room and lobby!

If you plan on attending, please register by July 23 using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/4gGaNT5j03

Our offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Wishing all our members a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Help ensure our power stays reliable and affordable by sharing your co-op story with policymakers nationwide. Using your voice helps everyone understand why access to reliable energy is vital to communities like ours.

Share your story today: voicesforcooperative.com/shareyourstory.

This year's annual meeting was held virtually on June 11, 2024. To view a recorded version of the meeting, visit www.ncelec.org/annual-meeting.

In June, NCE conducted pole top rescue training. Our linemen complete this timed emergency rescue exercise, ensuring each member of our crew can effectively rescue a fellow lineman in need.

We hope to never use this training, but always comes first here at NCE!

Did you know a home with inadequate insulation and air leaks can waste more than 20% of the energy used for cooling and heating? That’s like throwing money out the door! To save energy and improve indoor comfort seal leaks with caulk and weatherstripping and ensure your home is properly insulated.

Who’s ready for Member Appreciation Day?! We’re excited to welcome you all into Point Pavilion for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., rain or shine! Ensure you have your ticket handy, which lists all the details you'll need.

If you're not sure where Point Pavilion is, see the attached image. The Pavilion is located at D15 on Cedar Point's map, just before the Raptor.

Who’s excited for Member Appreciation Day? Lunch will be served at Point Pavilion from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., rain or shine. You can find Point Pavilion at D15 on Cedar Point’s map, just before the Raptor. Make sure to have your ticket with you, as it has all the details you’ll need. We can’t wait to see you there!

It's another day of high temperatures, and our power supplier, Buckeye Power, notified us that there will be load control today (June 20). This will affect North Central members who voluntarily signed up for one of our load control rebate programs.

Peak time for load control often occurs between 2 - 7 p.m. (times may vary due to several conditions), however, we encourage all of our members to conserve energy in this time frame to help beat the peak and help everyone save some money.

For more information about load control and how this impacts electric rates, please visit: https://ncelec.org/what-load-control.

For more information about our load control rebate programs, please visit: https://ncelec.org/rebates-programs.

Our power supplier, Buckeye Power, notified us that there will be load control today (June 19). This will affect North Central members who voluntarily signed up for one of our load control rebate programs.

Peak time for load control often occurs between 2 - 7 p.m. (times may vary due to several conditions), however, we encourage all of our members to conserve energy in this time frame to help beat the peak and help everyone save some money.

For more information about load control and how this impacts electric rates, please visit: https://ncelec.org/what-load-control.

For more information about our load control rebate programs, please visit: https://ncelec.org/rebates-programs.

With the high temperatures forecasted for the rest of this week and a heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m. Friday June 21, there is a good chance that our power supplier, Buckeye Power, will implement load control all of this week. We will notify members each day when or if they should expect load control.

Peak time for load control often occurs between 2 - 7 p.m. (times may vary due to several conditions), however, we encourage all of our members to conserve energy in this time frame to help beat the peak and help everyone save some money.

For more information about load control and how this impacts electric rates, please visit: https://ncelec.org/what-load-control.

For more information about our load control rebate programs, please visit: https://ncelec.org/rebates-programs.

Our power supplier, Buckeye Power, notified us that there will be load control today (June 17) starting at 3 p.m. This will affect North Central members who voluntarily signed up for one of our load control rebate programs.

For more information about load control and how this impacts electric rates, please visit: https://ncelec.org/what-load-control.

For more information about our load control rebate programs, please visit: https://ncelec.org/rebates-programs.

System maintenance will occur on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, starting at 12:59 a.m. This maintenance will require downtime to update the server and is expected to last under four hours. During this time, members will not be able to make payments through SmartHub and the phone payment center.

Who is excited about Member Appreciation Day!? Don’t forget lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Point Pavilion, rain or shine. The Pavilion is located at D15 on Cedar Point’s map.