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Safety & Savings

SAFETY First

Preparing for winter storms

Winter in Indiana can leave you stuck at home for days without power. It’s never too early to plan and prepare your home for winter weather.

Each season brings new opportunities and new weather concerns for Hoosiers. A winter day in Indiana can bring heavy snow, freezing rain, ice storms, and strong winds. These forms of winter weather can create electrical hazards, warns Jon Elkins, vice president for safety, training, and compliance for Indiana Electric Cooperatives.

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“During winter, snow and ice accumulation on power lines may cause them to snap or lead to poles breaking,” said Elkins. “People need to be particularly mindful of the dangers of live power lines.”

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If you lose power

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During a winter storm, you may find yourself without power at home. If so, try to keep warm air in and cool air out by not opening doors to unused rooms and only opening doors to the outdoors if
absolutely necessary.

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It’s helpful to have winter storm safety kits for your home and vehicle. You never know when you might be stuck at home for days, possibly some of that time without power.

For your at-home safety kit, you will want at least two weeks of supplies, including:

  • Bottled water

  • Non-perishable food

  • Emergency blankets

  • First aid kit/medicine

  • Flashlights

  • Battery-operated or hand crank radio

  • Extra batteries

  • Toiletries

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SAVINGS Simplified

ecobee smart thermostat program

Take control of your energy and save money!

Join our Smart Thermostat Program and enjoy:

  • FREE ecobee Smart Thermostat - bringing comfort, convenience, and savings to your home.

  • $10 Monthly Incentives - Earn rewards for each month that you participate in load control events during the peak energy months of June, July, August, December, January, and February.

How it works:

During peak energy times – the hottest summer days and coldest winter days – our load control events help reduce energy usage when demand on the electric grid is highest. These events are carefully scheduled and designed to balance energy conservation with your comfort, ensuring your home remains cozy and efficient.

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By participating, you’re not just lowering your own energy costs – you’re helping to reduce the overall demand on the electric grid, which lowers energy costs for everyone in our community. 

By joining the program you can:

  • Help reduce energy during periods of high demand

  • Keep energy costs lower for everyone

  • Preserve natural resources

  • Delay the need for more power plants

Together, we can make a difference!

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Sign up today and start enjoying the benefits of smarter energy use.

Smart Thermostat Program

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