To be eligible for the — a household must be equal to or less than 150% of poverty level. For example, a single-person household can qualify with a monthly income of up to $1459; a two-person household, $1,966 and a family of four can earn up to $2,981. The program provides payments of $150 to…
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If you are a homeowner, you know that there is always a project to complete around the house. Building a new deck, remodeling the basement, fixing the garage door, planting a tree…the list seems endless. There is one item that needs to be at the top of your list, no matter the project, and that…
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READ FIRST – A Guide to the IMEA Electric Efficiency Program Grant Process IMEA Electric Efficiency Program Application Forms NOTE: No IMEA Electric Efficiency Program incentive funds will be paid without pre-approval from the local IMEA member community and a notice to proceed issued by the IMEA. See the “IMEA Guide to the IMEA Electric…
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The Recycle My Fridge Program is aimed at taking residents’ secondary refrigerators off the grid. The IMEA administers the program in conjunction with the Appliance Recycling Centers of America (ARCA), Inc. Residents served by an IMEA-member utility can easily get rid of an old refrigerator or freezer taking up space in the basement or garage…
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Tom Dickey had years of experience in underground directional boring when he made a mistake that changed his life. He was asked to do an additional project at the end of the workday. His safety equipment was on a truck that had already left for the day, but he decided he had the experience to…
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The National Weather Service estimates a total of 280 people in the United States get struck by lightning every year. Thirty-nine end in death. Lightning strikes the U.S. millions of times each year, and every strike is a potential killer. To keep your family safe, it is important to know what actions to take during…
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Hot temperatures are hard on people, pocketbooks, and our electrical systems. Increased demand for electricity during summer months strains a home’s electrical system, increasing the likelihood of an electric shock or fire. This high demand for electricity also makes it more expensive in summer months. By preparing your home, you can save money, stay comfortable,…
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Irrigation electrical hazards are a growing problem in many regions of the country. In the summer heat and during dry spells, farm irrigation can be vital for profitability. However, it is equally vital that operators know, follow, and share proper safety precautions to avoid potentially deadly electrical accidents when operating, handling, and working around the…
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Doc Mueller, Vice President of Government Affairs (left) presented Forrest Boggs (right) a scholarship from the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, Mayor, Michael Jenkins (right) presented Boggs with a matching check from the City of Farmer City.
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A number of circumstances can cause power interruptions, and damage from severe storms can cause outages that last days. When a power outage occurs during hot weather, take steps to maintain comfort until power is restored. If power to your home is out for a prolonged period, know and understand important safety precautions and steps…
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While a thunderstorm is only about 15 miles in diameter and lasts around 30 minutes, it can wreak havoc on communities, so it pays to keep an ear to the forecast and an eye to the sky to know when one of these potentially devastating storms might blow through your area. Thunderstorms can produce lightning,…
DetailsThe 2014 Baseball Season started off today, May 17, 2014 with a parade from circle park to the baseball field. If you have a team photo not shown here please email it to me and I’ll get it up.
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If you have ever had to clean up a flooded basement, then you probably know all about sump pumps…because you probably had one installed to insure you never had to go through that again! If you have a sump pump installed in your home, make sure to check it regularly to ensure that it is…
DetailsRecycle My Fridge Program The Recycle My Fridge Program is aimed at taking residents’ secondary refrigerators off the grid. The IMEA administers the program in conjunction with the Appliance Recycling Centers of America (ARCA), Inc. Residents served by an IMEA-member utility can easily get rid of an old refrigerator or freezer taking up space in…
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