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,...

Where Iron Meets International Manufacturing

Tom Moran is a special breed that may have been born for entrepreneurship. “I don’t believe in stress for myself,” said Moran. “I love a...

Get Involved In Your Co-op

It's time to nominate potential directors. Co-ops are self-governing organizations controlled by their members who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. Men and...

Electric Rates—Frustration And Optimism

Tom Sobeck, President & CEO It’s time once again for our annual review of expenses and their impact to rates and, while I’m frustrated, I feel...

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...

Pay Attention to Safety When Using Spring Lawn Mowers & Other Outdoor Power Equipment

Spring is here, and as we get our lawn mowers and other outdoor power equipment out from storage to work in our yards, businesses,...

Besser Museum Offers a Mixed Bag of Cultural Experiences

By Yvette Pecha Perhaps you’re craving a dose of culture, but you’re not sure what you’re in the mood for...art? History? Science? If you live...

Directors Approve $2.470 Million In Refunds To Members

Capital Credits from 1987–1988 and 2002–2003 to be retired. At their April meeting, PIE&G’s board of directors authorized approximately $2,470,000 in capital credit retirements. Members...

Tips for Safe Generator Use

When winter’s winds begin to blow each year, they bring with them the chilling thought of power outages. While PIE&G crews always work as quickly...

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...

Pizza Recipes Due by June 1

Share your favorite “Pizza” recipe with us by June 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more! To...