AmazonSmile Benefits HomeWorks People Fund
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative’s People Fund program is getting a new fundraising boost from a partnership with Amazon.com. While shopping online, HomeWorks members, or anyone interested in contributing, can now help benefit area families and organizations by using a special link to reach their Amazon.com account. By doing so, .5 percent of a contributor’s purchase will [...]
Wolverine Power Moves Forward With Alpine Plant
A timeline is set and milestones are being met for the new Alpine Power Plant in Elmira Township, near Gaylord. Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative Inc. (Cadillac) has received approvals from various entities to move forward with the natural gas-fueled electricity generating plant. "Things are progressing nicely and we remain on target," says project spokesman, [...]
Karl Peters Retires After 42 years At PIE&G
Karl Peters (left in photo), electric operations director for Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op, was recently honored by the co-op’s board for his distinguished and dedicated service. Peters was recognized specifically for his high level of personal character, teamwork and commitment to PIE&G. Peters began his career as a groundman in April 1970. Six [...]
Wolverine Power Co-op To Buy Wind Energy From RES Americas
Wolverine Power Cooperative has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with RES America Developments Inc. (a subsidiary of Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc.), for 114 megawatts (MW) of wind energy and related renewable energy credits in the Thumb area. The power will come from the Deerfield Wind Energy project, in Huron County. Located on [...]
PIE&G Partners With CoBank on $10,000 Charity Grant
The Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op Board of Directors has approved participation in CoBank’s “Sharing Success” program, a $3 million fund that benefits cooperatives and the charitable groups they support throughout America. The Montmorency County Commission On Aging (MCCOA) was selected to receive a total of $10,000 in PIE&G’s application for matching funds from [...]
Cloverland Electric Seeks Short-term U.P. Energy Solution
Cloverland Electric Cooperative is reviewing the January 13 press release from Gov. Snyder’s office announcing agreements between We Energies, Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO), Invenergy, and Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., that will reportedly provide a long-term solution starting in July for Upper Peninsula electric rate payers. “Cloverland Electric was not part of the discussion leading [...]