Old Acquaintances New Beginnings
By Tom Sobeck, President & CEO
Old acquaintances, new beginnings, I feel the same way every January as I look back on the past year...
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...
Powering Communities, Empowering Members
The generosity of Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op members and their desire to better their communities allow the PIE&G Communities First Fund (CFF)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
There’s No Easy Button
By: Tom Sobeck, PIE&G President & CEO
I have highlighted the competitiveness of our energy rates over the past year, and it’s always reassuring to...
What is an ‘AMI’ System?
PIE&G’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system is the latest technology available to utilities to improve the level of customer service, reliability, and outage response....
Plaunt Transportation
For over 90 years, people living or vacationing on Bois Blanc Island have relied on Plaunt Transportation to deliver them, along with their mail...















