PPEC rebuilds Cecil Substation for improved reliability, impacting Paulding area
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently started a $2.1 million project to rebuild and upgrade the co-op’s Cecil Substation, which will improve electric reliability, reduce outages, and increase future electric load capacity for businesses in the Paulding, Ohio,...
Auglaize Canoe & Kayak: Family Fun on the River in Oakwood
The Weller family unites youth mentoring, history, and family fun on the river - all for an affordable price! Married for 53 years, Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op members Doug and Bonnie Weller share a motto: “Paddle together or swim alone.” This mindset can be found...
Saying Goodbye after 34 Years: Lineman Dennis Clark retires
Line Supervisor and Lineman Dennis Clark retired today after 34 years of service to Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative. Please enjoy this Q&A with Dennis as we reflected on his career and the memories he's made along the way with our co-op family. Tell us about...
PPEC inspires Ohio & Indiana communities with COVID-19 billboards reflecting co-op values
Our lives have undoubtedly been changed by the Coronavirus pandemic. Disappointment, hopelessness, and uncertainty are common emotions as we wonder what will happen next. But Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative has something to say to the communities it provides...
PPEC Board elects new officers
The Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees have elected new officers. Dr. John Saxton (District 6) is the board chairman, Tim Derck (District 3) is the vice-chairman, and Dr. Ronald Black (District 9) is the secretary treasurer. The first board meeting...
Members of PPEC provide COVID-19 relief with $12,639 in donations to local groups
The Coronavirus pandemic has distanced people physically – but Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative members’ hearts are more united than ever. A total of $12,639 in first-quarter donations was...
PPEC turns parking lot into free Wi-Fi hotspot for students, through June 1
While students are told to stay at home to prevent the spread of coronavirus, getting their assignments completed for school might be a tough task — especially if some have unreliable internet service or no internet connection at all. That’s why Paulding Putnam...
PPEC wins national award for family focused “My Reason Why” safety campaign
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) recently took a first-place gold title in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Spotlight on Excellence Awards for the “Best Individual Ad” category. The ad campaign featured four PPEC linemen during intimate...
PPEC awards $5,400 in scholarships to 7 local seniors in NW Ohio and NE Indiana
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) knows career preparation can be expensive. That’s why one of PPEC’s cooperative principles, “Education, Training, and Information,” aims to uplift the next generation of leaders and help them succeed through the...
PPEC planning $5.6 million in reliability investments with no rate increase in 2020
In 2020, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative is planning $5,673,951 in investments focused on system improvements that will directly increase the co-op’s service reliability and maintain existing facilities – all without an electric rate increase for residential or...