Why Your Co-op Clears Vegetation
Your co-op leadership team recognizes that reliable electricity is not just a luxury; it’s an expectation. That’s why your electric co-op considers its prime...
Exciting Challenges Ahead In The New Year
By Tom Sobeck, President & CEO
Last January, my article “Taking Stock—With Much Appreciation” reflected on our past accomplishments. This year, I’m looking ahead to...
AMI Update
Since May of 2021, PIE&G has implemented Advanced Metering Infrastructure (or AMI) upgrades to approximately 13,000 residential electric meters, or about one-third of its...
PIE&G Communities First Fund Awards $23,000 In Local Grants
Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op members continue to give generously to assist area community organizations and individuals through the voluntary round up of...
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...
Natural Gas Safety
Natural gas is odorless and colorless, so a harmless substance is added to make it smell like rotten eggs. Why? So you can easily...
Electric Rates Are On The Rise
By: Tom Sobeck, PIE&G President & CEO
At their recent member regulation special meeting held on March 28, the board of directors acted upon management’s...
2020 In Review And Looking Ahead To 2021
By Tom Sobeck, CEO
As I begin to put my thoughts together for this update, I always look back on last year’s letter as a...
PIE&G’s Advanced Metering And Fiber Updates
PIE&G continues to implement technology improvements with its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. Employees and contractors resumed work in April. At that time, PIE&G...
Do-It-Yourself Safety Tips
Many of us are spending more time at home and finding new, creative ways to enhance our living space. Tackling do-it-yourself (DIY) projects for...
















