Facts About PIE&G Connect Fiber Internet
Over the past several months, I have mentioned PIE&G Connect and our fiber-to-the-home project, but I haven’t really dedicated an entire column to it....
Progress Continues for Phase 1 of PIE&G Connect Fiber Project
Work on Phase 1 of the PIE&G’s fiber project continues, as crews complete their work in the steps outlined for the project (see diagram...
Shining a Light On The Forty Mile Point Lighthouse
By Yvette Pecha
There is perhaps no structure as universally adored as the lighthouse. Whatever the reason—be it their place in history, their iconic architecture,...
Rate Adjustments And The Transition Into The 21st Century
By Tom Sobeck, President & CEO
Each year as the financial audit of our operations nears completion, I start to wonder, will this be the...
It’s Summertime: Have You Invested In A Heat Pump?
While you might be focused on trying to stay cool in July and August, investing in a heat pump for your home might just...
Can I Streamline My Passwords?
Ah, passwords—the internet’s most helpful headache.No matter how much you want to protect your data, it can be tempting to simplify your ever-growing password...
Get Involved In Your Co-op
Co-ops are self-governing organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. Men and women serving as elected representatives...
PIE&G AMI & Fiber Updates
Advanced Metering Infrastructure Update
Twenty-seven 100-foot poles fabricated by Moran Iron Works have now been set. Including the installations at the Cheboygan, Onaway, Moltke, Hillman...
PSCR Factor To Increase
By Tom Sobeck, President & CEO
It has been fun writing this column for the past year, as there has been considerable positive activity at...
A Windstorm For The Record
By Tom Sobeck, President & CEO
On Dec. 15, 2021, the weather forecast called for sustained winds gusting to 60 mph, with the “potential for...