{"id":11832,"date":"2025-07-31T16:38:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T20:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mishawaka.in.gov\/?p=11832"},"modified":"2025-07-31T17:00:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T21:00:05","slug":"keeping-the-lights-on-mishawaka-utilities-electric-division-delivers-power-with-purpose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mishawaka.in.gov\/es\/news\/keeping-the-lights-on-mishawaka-utilities-electric-division-delivers-power-with-purpose\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping the Lights On: Mishawaka Utilities Electric Division Delivers Power with Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"380\"><strong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"380\">Keeping the Lights On: Mishawaka Utilities Electric Division Delivers Power with Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"476\">By Matt Lentsch<br data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"400\" \/>Executive Director of Development &amp; Governmental Affairs<br data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"459\" \/>Ciudad de Mishawaka<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"880\">In the City of Mishawaka, we don\u2019t take power for granted. We know that when our residents flip the switch, they expect the lights to come on\u2014and stay on. That reliability is made possible because of the dedicated team at <strong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"747\">Mishawaka Utilities Electric Division (MUE)<\/strong>, whose work behind the scenes ensures that our homes, schools, businesses, and essential services remain energized around the clock.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1167\">At a time when power grids across the country are under stress, we\u2019re proud to say that Mishawaka is <strong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1063\">investing heavily\u2014both in infrastructure and in people\u2014to keep the power on.<\/strong> MUE continues to lead the way in reliability, value, and service, and the results speak for themselves.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1217\">Reliability Through Preventative Maintenance<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1641\">Reliability isn\u2019t a coincidence\u2014it\u2019s the result of careful planning and proactive investment. Each year, the City of Mishawaka and MUE commit <strong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1384\">millions of dollars<\/strong> to ensure our electric grid remains strong, modern, and resilient. From regular pole and line inspections to transformer replacements and substation upgrades, our preventative maintenance program allows us to fix small problems before they become big ones.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1911\">This forward-thinking approach has paid off. In <strong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1699\">2024<\/strong>, Mishawaka experienced just <strong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1781\">15 total hours of outage time for the entire year<\/strong>. That\u2019s across more than 13,000 customers citywide\u2014an extraordinary accomplishment that puts MUE among the best in the industry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1978\">In <strong data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1924\">2025<\/strong>, through July, MUE has recorded <strong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1977\">32 outage events<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2163\">\n<li data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2020\">\n<p data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2020\"><strong data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2020\">9 outages lasted less than a minute<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2059\">\n<p data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2059\"><strong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2059\">16 outages were under 20 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2163\">\n<p data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2163\"><strong data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2098\">Only 7 outages exceeded one hour<\/strong>, including one caused by a historic, once-in-a-generation storm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2199\">Weathering the Storm\u2014Literally<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2842\">En <strong data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2222\">March 30, 2025<\/strong>, Mishawaka was hit with a <strong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2276\">rare, high-impact storm<\/strong> featuring straight-line winds and what meteorologists speculate may have included an <strong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2377\">F-1 tornado<\/strong>, with winds approaching <strong data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2413\">100 mph<\/strong>. The damage to trees, poles, lines, and public infrastructure was significant, but our MUE crews didn\u2019t blink. With help from <strong data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2587\">six mutual aid crews through Hoosier Edison<\/strong>, the electric division responded immediately\u2014<strong data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2661\">working around the clock<\/strong> in dangerous weather conditions. And in just <strong data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2732\">three and a half days<\/strong>, every outage was resolved and every damaged pole, transformer, and section of line was replaced or repaired.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"3193\">That kind of response doesn\u2019t happen without a strong team. <strong data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2998\">Our MUE linemen, engineers, dispatchers, and support staff are among the best in the state<\/strong>. They are trained, experienced, and committed to excellence\u2014whether that means climbing poles in sub-zero temperatures, restoring lines after midnight, or managing the grid during a summer peak.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3230\">Investing in People, Not Profit<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3546\">As a <strong data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3270\">municipal, non-profit utility<\/strong>, Mishawaka Utilities exists <strong data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3342\">to serve our community\u2014not shareholders<\/strong>. That means every dollar we collect goes right back into system improvements, training, and service delivery. It also means our customers enjoy <strong data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3545\">some of the most competitive electric rates in Indiana<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3752\">In fact, MUE consistently offers <strong data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3615\">rates that are up to 40% lower<\/strong> than those of many investor-owned utilities, <strong data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3696\">without sacrificing reliability<\/strong>. That\u2019s a rare combination in today\u2019s energy landscape.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"3801\">Gratitude for the Team That Powers Our City<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"4104\">The legendary broadcaster <strong data-start=\"3829\" data-end=\"3844\">Paul Harvey<\/strong> used to remind listeners to be grateful when the lights came on\u2014especially during a storm. It\u2019s true. When most people are sheltering indoors, our MUE professionals are out in the elements\u2014<strong data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4103\">doing whatever it takes to keep power flowing safely and reliably<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4237\">We are proud of our team. Their commitment, skill, and work ethic are what keep our city running\u2014day in and day out, rain or shine.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4239\" data-end=\"4553\">So, the next time you charge your phone, watch a ballgame under the lights, or simply turn on your coffee maker in the morning, <strong data-start=\"4367\" data-end=\"4446\">take a moment to appreciate the men and women of MUE who make that possible<\/strong>. Because in Mishawaka, we don\u2019t just keep the lights on\u2014we do it with pride, purpose, and professionalism.\u00a0 That is the Mishawaka Way!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping the Lights On: Mishawaka Utilities Electric Division Delivers Power with Purpose By Matt LentschExecutive Director of Development &amp; Governmental AffairsCity of Mishawaka In the City of Mishawaka, we don\u2019t [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4312,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[157,136,595,513,285,511],"class_list":["post-11832","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-city-of-mishawaka","tag-city-of-mishawaka-community-engagement","tag-keeping-the-power-on","tag-mishawaka-power-outage","tag-mishawaka-utilities-electric-division","tag-thank-a-lineman"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Keeping the Lights On: Mishawaka Utilities Electric Division Delivers Power with Purpose - City of Mishawaka<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In the City of Mishawaka, we don\u2019t take power for granted. 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