Don't miss your chance to apply for Youth Tour!

All Youth Tour applications are due Monday, Feb. 17, at the NCE office in Attica.

Click here to download the Youth Tour application

NCE People Fund grants over $16,000 in January

The NCE People Fund awarded four local organizations $16,250 at its January meeting.

 

  • Chatfield Volunteer Fire Department - $2,250 - Purchase Stihl saws, fans, batteries, and drills
  • Attica Fireman's Association - $5,000 - Replacing equipment, including struts and airbags from 1988
  • Bellevue High School - $4,000 - Implement Ron Clark's Amazing Shake program at the high school
  • Tiffin Seneca Co. IWLA - $5,000 - Purchase a utility tractor


Those interested in applying for a grant through the NCE People Fund can visit www.ncelec.org/people-fund or call our office at 419-426-3072 for more information.

Educating communities on electric safety

At NCE, safety is more than a priority—it’s a culture. Recently, the co-op hosted a live line demonstration to strengthen community members' understanding of electrical safety.


Led by Safety and Compliance Coordinator Mike Stahl and Lineman Clint Wurm, the demonstration aimed to inform attendees about best practices when faced with everyday electrical hazards. The hands-on presentation offered participants a unique opportunity to observe potential “what if” scenarios in a controlled environment, enhancing their understanding of safe practices around power lines.


“As we approach our daily tasks, we are constantly thinking about keeping the general public safe,” Stahl said. “These demonstrations help educate the public about the hazards of electricity and what the cooperative does on a day-to-day basis to ensure safety.”

Effective ways to lower home energy use

Outside factors, such as fuel, equipment costs, and extreme weather, can impact electricity prices. But you have the power to control home energy consumption by taking proactive steps to reduce energy use. 

December outage report


NCE experienced five outages in December, the majority caused by weather conditions. 


The longest outage, which lasted five hours and 19 minutes, was caused by a vehicle accident that broke a three-phase pole along State Route 96.


Remember to slow down and leave extra space for stopping when driving in icy conditions.

Click here to view the outage map

Upcoming NCE office closures

The NCE office will be closed on the following dates for employee training. If you need to make a payment, you can pay online via SmartHub: https://ncelec.smarthub.coop/Login.html. Thank you for your understanding while we ensure our employees are best equipped to continue providing top-notch service. 

A look inside this month's Ohio Cooperative Living

The February issue of Ohio Cooperative Living is now available online! NCE-specific information begins on page 17, and highlights include:


  • Key Co-op Topics with Ed: Leading with purpose
  • Responsibly combating higher costs for reliable service
  • The power of rounding up for our local communities
  • America's Electric Cooperative PAC - Advocating for co-op members
  • December board meeting highlights


Find the digital here!

NCE Homepage

Programs & Rebates

SmartHub

America's Electric Cooperatives PAC

Outage Information