As a new member, there is a lot to learn about being part of a cooperative. This website gives you all the information you need to get accustomed to Noble REMC. Below are just a few of the important highlights.
Patronage Capital
Patronage capital refunds are one of the benefits of being a cooperative member. Built by the community we serve, we share our excess revenue back with our members, which sets us apart from investor-owned and municipal electric companies operated by towns or cities.
When Noble REMC is in a financial position to do so - as it has been for the past 25 years - our members receive a refund check in early December, representing the prorated amount between the actual cost of service and the margin for a given year. This cash back to our members totals nearly $10 million since the mid-1990s, a sign of the cooperative's financial strength and stability.
Noble REMC is proud to support our communities by putting money back into the local economy, as well as the pockets of those we serve.
Annual Meeting
Noble REMC hosts an annual membership meeting on the first Saturday in June. All current members and their immediate family are invited to attend the family-style picnic and member appreciation event at the REMC’s headquarters on Weber Road in Albion.
Members enjoy lunch featuring the popular Noble County Pork Producers grilled pork burgers served with chips, ice cream and drinks. They also enjoy entertainment and activities designed for the entire family. REMC employees and community organizations are available to share information about their programs and projects. Attendees learn about issues their cooperative is facing and get information about energy savings, electrical safety and more.
Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and ends at noon when a brief business meeting is held. Festivities wrap up around 1:00 p.m. when the results of director elections are announced.
Upon arrival at the annual meeting, members register and vote for individuals to represent them on the REMC’s board of directors. Directors set policy, provide governance and guide the direction of the cooperative.
Operation Round Up
Operation Round Up® Trust Fund Program was initiated in 2002. Members who receive power from us give us the ability to round up their electric bills to the nearest dollar. The donation averages only $6 per year for participating members. Over the years, thousands of individuals in our communities have benefited as Operation Round Up funds have been granted to nonprofit community organizations that provide service to others. See the Operation Round Up page for details.
Paying your Bill
Click SmartHub to pay and view your bill. You can also view your account payment and usage history.