Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/live-wire Live Wire is a podcast powered by Kosciusko REMC. Here we discuss co-op matters, energy, community topics, and communicate with KREMC members. 2023 401970e7-02fe-5917-9f65-3b7d88904e02 no en Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:50:09 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:15:18 -0500 http://www.kremc.com https://img.transistor.fm/180YD_mTuf5l1puKcUsFb0Q2l0Ev7EJighN1CjQOOa8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQzMDU0LzE2OTA0/NTgzNTEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg http://www.kremc.com episodic Kosciusko REMC Live Wire is a podcast powered by Kosciusko REMC. Here we discuss co-op matters, energy, community topics, and communicate with KREMC members. Live Wire is a podcast powered by Kosciusko REMC. cooperative, rural electric cooperative, power, electricity, energy, utilities, non-profit Kosciusko REMC thaack@kremc.com No No 3 3 6 6 S3 E6: Kate’s Kart - Delivering Hope full eb0adf34-c260-4e50-bd05-77e30dc39f13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/efeda060 From one hospital cart to 500,000 books given to kids, Kate’s Kart is bringing comfort, smiles, and hope to families during their hardest days. In this episode, co‑founder Krista Layman shares the powerful story behind the nonprofit and how a simple book can change everything.

]]> From one hospital cart to 500,000 books given to kids, Kate’s Kart is bringing comfort, smiles, and hope to families during their hardest days. In this episode, co‑founder Krista Layman shares the powerful story behind the nonprofit and how a simple book can change everything.

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:49:37 -0400 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 1743 From one hospital cart to 500,000 books given to kids, Kate’s Kart is bringing comfort, smiles, and hope to families during their hardest days. In this episode, co‑founder Krista Layman shares the powerful story behind the nonprofit and how a simple book can change everything.

]]> cooperative, rural electric cooperative, power, electricity, energy, utilities, non-profit No 3 3 5 5 S3 E5: Capital Credits 101 - How KREMC Returns Value to You full 97d43fa8-8eaa-4116-b0b6-4fc81b002c8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbb00eb3 Ever wondered what a capital credit actually is, or why your electric co-op might send you money back? In this episode of Live Wire, KREMC’s CFO Sondrea Hamilton breaks down how capital credits work, why they matter, and how this powerful member-owned model benefits our community.

]]> Ever wondered what a capital credit actually is, or why your electric co-op might send you money back? In this episode of Live Wire, KREMC’s CFO Sondrea Hamilton breaks down how capital credits work, why they matter, and how this powerful member-owned model benefits our community.

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:44:30 -0400 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 640 Ever wondered what a capital credit actually is, or why your electric co-op might send you money back? In this episode of Live Wire, KREMC’s CFO Sondrea Hamilton breaks down how capital credits work, why they matter, and how this powerful member-owned model benefits our community.

]]> cooperative, rural electric cooperative, power, electricity, energy, utilities, non-profit No 3 3 4 4 S3 E4: Leading the Charge- Kosciusko REMC Welcomes CEO Tim Landrigan full ffd3891e-ebae-412c-8c0f-af56b9db0f7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/730e693f We sit down with KREMC’s new CEO to discuss his journey, leadership vision, and exciting plans for the cooperative’s future. Tune in to learn more about Tim’s approach to strengthening community ties, shaping company culture, and tackling the challenges and opportunities in the electric industry.

]]> We sit down with KREMC’s new CEO to discuss his journey, leadership vision, and exciting plans for the cooperative’s future. Tune in to learn more about Tim’s approach to strengthening community ties, shaping company culture, and tackling the challenges and opportunities in the electric industry.

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:38:40 -0400 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 519 We sit down with KREMC’s new CEO to discuss his journey, leadership vision, and exciting plans for the cooperative’s future. Tune in to learn more about Tim’s approach to strengthening community ties, shaping company culture, and tackling the challenges and opportunities in the electric industry.

]]> cooperative, rural electric cooperative, power, electricity, energy, utilities, non-profit No 3 3 3 3 S3 E3: Wired for Learning - Local Students Experience the Power of Electricity full f8aff394-9a3c-4dd5-be65-637a327e3fb1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7837037 This episode we sat down to talk with local STEM Instructional Coach, Derek Pike from Warsaw Schools, about his experience bringing students on a fieldtrip to Kosciusko REMC for a Live Line Demo. 

]]> This episode we sat down to talk with local STEM Instructional Coach, Derek Pike from Warsaw Schools, about his experience bringing students on a fieldtrip to Kosciusko REMC for a Live Line Demo. 

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:56:21 -0400 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 1540 This episode we sat down to talk with local STEM Instructional Coach, Derek Pike from Warsaw Schools, about his experience bringing students on a fieldtrip to Kosciusko REMC for a Live Line Demo. 

]]> cooperative, rural electric cooperative, power, electricity, energy, utilities, non-profit No 3 3 2 2 S3 E2: Cold Weather, Hot Topics: Winter Electrical Safety with Kosciusko REMC full b82be667-8885-4735-8bcb-09c4034c8c2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e6721aa Prepare for winter weather with this podcast, as we learn from our Operations Manager, Mike Whitaker, about winter electric safety, ways to save on our winter electric bill, and how to handle winter power outages. 

]]> Prepare for winter weather with this podcast, as we learn from our Operations Manager, Mike Whitaker, about winter electric safety, ways to save on our winter electric bill, and how to handle winter power outages. 

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:23:18 -0400 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 1890 Prepare for winter weather with this podcast, as we learn from our Operations Manager, Mike Whitaker, about winter electric safety, ways to save on our winter electric bill, and how to handle winter power outages. 

]]> cooperative, rural electric cooperative, power, electricity, energy, utilities, non-profit No 3 3 1 1 S3 E1: Find Warmth This Winter with CCS full ba537645-3105-41c0-a497-a1c5bd7a1970 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a38a735a Learn more about the Winter Warmth Program run by Combined Community Services with Tiffani McClanahan, the Director of Emergency Assistance. 

]]> Learn more about the Winter Warmth Program run by Combined Community Services with Tiffani McClanahan, the Director of Emergency Assistance. 

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:15:14 -0500 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 790 Learn more about the Winter Warmth Program run by Combined Community Services with Tiffani McClanahan, the Director of Emergency Assistance. 

]]> cooperative, rural electric cooperative, power, electricity, energy, utilities, non-profit No 2 2 6 6 S2 E6: Powering Up After the Storm full 93d92f6f-58e6-4d1f-9db3-3f7c0af28cb2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbd57fb4 How does KREMC determine whose power to restore first when a significant outage occurs? Assistant Manager of Operations Mike Whitaker joins us on the podcast to discuss the restoration process during large scale power outages.

]]> How does KREMC determine whose power to restore first when a significant outage occurs? Assistant Manager of Operations Mike Whitaker joins us on the podcast to discuss the restoration process during large scale power outages.

]]> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 947 How does KREMC determine whose power to restore first when a significant outage occurs? Assistant Manager of Operations Mike Whitaker joins us on the podcast to discuss the restoration process during large scale power outages.

]]> cooperative, electricity, utilities, power restoration, storm outage, power outage, electric cooperative, co-op power, Kosciusko, Indiana cooperative No 2 2 5 5 S2 E5: Life on the Line full 3397c087-4fef-49b0-b8e7-cbb8b03c51df https://share.transistor.fm/s/c26ffaf2 Shane Henderson and Justin Jones are lead linemen who have been with KREMC for more than twenty years. They discuss what life on the line entails in this episode of Live Wire.

]]> Shane Henderson and Justin Jones are lead linemen who have been with KREMC for more than twenty years. They discuss what life on the line entails in this episode of Live Wire.

]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 670 Shane Henderson and Justin Jones are lead linemen who have been with KREMC for more than twenty years. They discuss what life on the line entails in this episode of Live Wire.

]]> cooperative, rural electric cooperative, linemen, line workers, power, electricity, warsaw indiana, kosciusko No 2 2 4 4 S2 E4: Gearing Up for Our Annual Meeting with Mike Whitaker full 6c0b8f4e-376f-44fd-8dda-f8b29d516dbd https://share.transistor.fm/s/59e6362a Our Drive-Through Annual Meeting is quickly approaching! We sat down with Assistant Manager of Operations Mike Whitaker to reflect on our cooperative's Annual Meeting tradition and discuss the ins and outs of this year's event. 

]]> Our Drive-Through Annual Meeting is quickly approaching! We sat down with Assistant Manager of Operations Mike Whitaker to reflect on our cooperative's Annual Meeting tradition and discuss the ins and outs of this year's event. 

]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 1068 Our Drive-Through Annual Meeting is quickly approaching! We sat down with Assistant Manager of Operations Mike Whitaker to reflect on our cooperative's Annual Meeting tradition and discuss the ins and outs of this year's event. 

]]> cooperative, rural electric cooperative, electricity, kosciusko, warsaw indiana, utilities, annual meeting, cooperative principles, indiana cooperative, hoosier, rural electricity No 2 2 3 3 S2 E3: Linemen Appreciation, Lunch & Learn, and More full 55c010b9-c78f-4743-81c1-8993d776237e https://share.transistor.fm/s/4020ada5 On this episode of Live Wire, we talk with Sarah Marsh from the member services team about an upcoming Lunch & Learn event, celebrate our fearless linemen, discuss the Spotlight on Excellence awards, and preview the Annual Drive-Through Meeting. 

]]> On this episode of Live Wire, we talk with Sarah Marsh from the member services team about an upcoming Lunch & Learn event, celebrate our fearless linemen, discuss the Spotlight on Excellence awards, and preview the Annual Drive-Through Meeting. 

]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:19:10 -0400 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 736 On this episode of Live Wire, we talk with Sarah Marsh from the member services team about an upcoming Lunch & Learn event, celebrate our fearless linemen, discuss the Spotlight on Excellence awards, and preview the Annual Drive-Through Meeting. 

]]> cooperative, rural electric cooperative, electric co-op, kosciusko, warsaw indiana, Indiana co-op, thank a lineman, linemen appreciation, lunch & learn, annual meeting, spotlight on excellence, NRECA, Indiana, cooperative values No 2 2 2 2 S2 E2: Power Up Your Energy Savings full 223e21c9-7d86-4e97-b8f2-d604cfedc5b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e1f0467 No one likes to receive an unusually high electric bill. What causes a higher bill and what steps can you take to cut costs? Supervisor of Member Services Nichole Fifer joins us to discuss how to troubleshoot high bills and power up your energy savings.

]]> No one likes to receive an unusually high electric bill. What causes a higher bill and what steps can you take to cut costs? Supervisor of Member Services Nichole Fifer joins us to discuss how to troubleshoot high bills and power up your energy savings.

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0400 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 851 No one likes to receive an unusually high electric bill. What causes a higher bill and what steps can you take to cut costs? Supervisor of Member Services Nichole Fifer joins us to discuss how to troubleshoot high bills and power up your energy savings.

]]> cooperative, indiana co-op, electricity, energy bills, high electricity bills, troubleshooting high bills, increased energy costs, kosciusko, kosciusko remc, indiana electric cooperatives, warsaw indiana No 2 2 1 1 S2 E1: Boomerang Backpacks full ded39e7e-317e-4a40-b0da-fd94ad3051c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85234089 Boomerang Backpacks was a recent recipient of an Operation Round Up grant. Mallika Klingaman and Stavrani Christos join us on the podcast to talk about the organization and it's tremendous impact in our community.

]]> Boomerang Backpacks was a recent recipient of an Operation Round Up grant. Mallika Klingaman and Stavrani Christos join us on the podcast to talk about the organization and it's tremendous impact in our community.

]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 1050 Boomerang Backpacks was a recent recipient of an Operation Round Up grant. Mallika Klingaman and Stavrani Christos join us on the podcast to talk about the organization and it's tremendous impact in our community.

]]> cooperative, rural electric cooperative, Indiana cooperative, Warsaw, Boomerang Backpacks, Kosciusko, cooperative principles, concern for community, electricity, Operation Round Up No 1 1 7 7 S1 E7: Giving Back with KREMC full 1cc84ba4-5dc8-46c8-860a-5165b3dcf0cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9ee3395 This time of year is special and our members are known to come to KREMC with generous hearts. Several KREMC employees share their memories of members giving back.

]]> This time of year is special and our members are known to come to KREMC with generous hearts. Several KREMC employees share their memories of members giving back.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 829 This time of year is special and our members are known to come to KREMC with generous hearts. Several KREMC employees share their memories of members giving back.

]]> cooperative, rural electricity, cooperative, co-op, energy, Kosciusko, Warsaw, Thanksgiving, generosity, cooperative members, Indiana, holidays No 1 1 6 6 S1 E6: Milford Food Bank - Gobble Up Hunger full 5d1e0c35-bc30-4e83-83f9-1a810b73eb2a https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8d48b7e Bill Doege joins us on the podcast to talk about the Milford Food Bank, a non-profit organization making a tremendous impact in our community and beyond. Milford Food Bank's annual Gobble Up Hunger fundraiser is coming up November 4th. 

]]> Bill Doege joins us on the podcast to talk about the Milford Food Bank, a non-profit organization making a tremendous impact in our community and beyond. Milford Food Bank's annual Gobble Up Hunger fundraiser is coming up November 4th. 

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 1142 Bill Doege joins us on the podcast to talk about the Milford Food Bank, a non-profit organization making a tremendous impact in our community and beyond. Milford Food Bank's annual Gobble Up Hunger fundraiser is coming up November 4th. 

]]> cooperative, rural electric cooperative, indiana cooperative, milford food bank, indiana food bank, operation round up, indiana electric cooperatives, kosciusko county, warsaw, milford No 1 1 5 5 S1 E5: The KREMC EV Test-Drive Experience full 0fbce7ca-74ba-4931-8338-91963a2ce5e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd15217b We sit down with our resident EV expert Dalton Caley to learn more about electric vehicles and share the details of the upcoming KREMC EV Test-Drive event.

]]> We sit down with our resident EV expert Dalton Caley to learn more about electric vehicles and share the details of the upcoming KREMC EV Test-Drive event.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 829 We sit down with our resident EV expert Dalton Caley to learn more about electric vehicles and share the details of the upcoming KREMC EV Test-Drive event.

]]> cooperative, rural cooperative, rural electric co-op, rural electricity, EV, electric vehicles, energy, indiana cooperatives, indiana ev's, electric energy No 1 1 4 4 S1 E4: What It Means to be a Co-op Member (Part 2) full e940e1f1-d0b3-49d5-a349-59e2d14e6681 https://share.transistor.fm/s/982fa95f We continue our conversation with Stephanie Scott about the benefits of being a KREMC member, including discussion about the Co-op Connections programs as well as several youth programs and opportunities. 

]]> We continue our conversation with Stephanie Scott about the benefits of being a KREMC member, including discussion about the Co-op Connections programs as well as several youth programs and opportunities. 

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:30:00 -0400 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 765 We continue our conversation with Stephanie Scott about the benefits of being a KREMC member, including discussion about the Co-op Connections programs as well as several youth programs and opportunities. 

]]> electric cooperative,cooperative membership,cooperative members,electric utility company,kosciusko county indiana,kosciusko remc,kosciusko county remc,member benefits,owner member,electric coop,applying for new electricity connection,new membership,rural electric cooperative,member services,cooperative benefits,camp kilowatt,youth tour,scholarships,4-h scholarship,coop connections discounts,youth programs,youth power and hope awards No 1 1 3 3 S1 E3: What It Means to be a Co-op Member (Part 1) full a7388906-7e15-4bc1-83c0-3eb12a133c20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0764aca What does it mean to be a co-op member? We explore the history of rural electric cooperatives and talk with VP of Member Services, Stephanie Scott, about the benefits of co-op membership and resources available to KREMC members.

]]> What does it mean to be a co-op member? We explore the history of rural electric cooperatives and talk with VP of Member Services, Stephanie Scott, about the benefits of co-op membership and resources available to KREMC members.

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 1328 What does it mean to be a co-op member? We explore the history of rural electric cooperatives and talk with VP of Member Services, Stephanie Scott, about the benefits of co-op membership and resources available to KREMC members.

]]> cooperative, rural electric cooperative, cooperative history, rural electric co-op history, cooperative membership, kosciusko, kosciusko remc, cooperative principles, member services, cooperative benefits, electric utility company, kosciusko county indiana., member benefits, owner member, electric cooperative annual meeting, board of directors nonprofit, electric coop, prepaid electricity, electric rebates, applying for new electricity connection, new membership, No 1 1 2 2 S1 E2: Ryan's Case for Smiles full 31a6da5d-60c0-4765-a97d-ab6bda4067e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/639dcadf This episode of Live Wire features Shannon Jenks, an area coordinator for Ryan's Case for Smiles. Ryan's Case for Smiles is a recent recipient of a Kosciusko REMC Operation Round Up grant. Shannon shares the story of this impactful non-profit organization that is working to bring resources, tools, and hope to children with serious illnesses and their families. 

]]> This episode of Live Wire features Shannon Jenks, an area coordinator for Ryan's Case for Smiles. Ryan's Case for Smiles is a recent recipient of a Kosciusko REMC Operation Round Up grant. Shannon shares the story of this impactful non-profit organization that is working to bring resources, tools, and hope to children with serious illnesses and their families. 

]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 1551 This episode of Live Wire features Shannon Jenks, an area coordinator for Ryan's Case for Smiles. Ryan's Case for Smiles is a recent recipient of a Kosciusko REMC Operation Round Up grant. Shannon shares the story of this impactful non-profit organization that is working to bring resources, tools, and hope to children with serious illnesses and their families. 

]]> cooperative, rural, electricity, energy, non-profit, children, childhood illness, kosciusko, Warsaw, charitable, operation round up, pillow cases, ryan kerr, ryan's case for smiles, community helpers, community helpers for kids, non profit organizations, non profit grants, kids pillow, hope for families, coping strategies for kids, doing good deeds, doing good deeds for others, volunteer work, sick kids hospital, kosciusko county indiana, warsaw indiana news, community helpers story, helping kids with anxiety. non profit organizations grants, kosciusko county remc, inspirational No 1 1 1 1 S1 E1: Youth Tour 2023-An Interview with McKale Hagg full f9569f16-bec0-461d-9a6b-128d765f0bf3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc000ec9 We sat down with McKale Hagg from Warsaw to discuss his recent trip to Youth Tour in Washington D.C. Every summer, Indiana’s electric cooperatives sponsor a group of students going into their senior year of high school to go on this life-changing educational adventure.

]]> We sat down with McKale Hagg from Warsaw to discuss his recent trip to Youth Tour in Washington D.C. Every summer, Indiana’s electric cooperatives sponsor a group of students going into their senior year of high school to go on this life-changing educational adventure.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 08:08:00 -0400 Kosciusko REMC Kosciusko REMC 1223 We sat down with McKale Hagg from Warsaw to discuss his recent trip to Youth Tour in Washington D.C. Every summer, Indiana’s electric cooperatives sponsor a group of students going into their senior year of high school to go on this life-changing educational adventure.

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