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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Three Interesting Facts About Electricity

By Tom Sobeck, President & CEO Electricity turns dark into light, makes hot foods cold and cold foods hot, washes the dishes, and searches the...

PIE&G Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Update

Since May, PIE&G has deployed AMI upgrades to approximately 12,000 residential electric meters, or about one-third of its electric services. The co-op still has...

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...

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...

Heirloom Recipes Due by September 1

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