The Electric Assistance Program is designed to help REMC members who are 150% below the poverty level pay their electric bills in times of need. You can help by sending a donation of any amount to the program. Each member donation will be matched by equal funds from Harrison REMC.* All contributions made to the… Continue reading.
Being an electric cooperative member offers a unique opportunity to be a part of the decision-making process in the business. Because Harrison REMC is a cooperative, it is owned by its members. That means members are responsible for electing other members to take the leadership positions on the board of directors to help shape business… Continue reading.
The holidays are a great time for having fun with friends and family, but the extra energy costs can cause a real post-season letdown. With these easy money-saving tips, you can enjoy lower energy bills this holiday season and into the new year. 1. Switch to LED holiday lights ENERGY STAR®-certified LED decorative light strings… Continue reading.
You get a call or a visit from someone claiming to be from your energy company. They explain that your bill is past due and threaten to shut off your service if you don’t make a payment. However, you know your monthly bill was paid. Do you need to worry? The answer is yes, but… Continue reading.
Each October, which is National Cooperative Month, employees of electric cooperatives throughout the state unite in service, engaging in projects that improve quality of life in their local communities. Indiana’s Electric Cooperative Community Day projects are an opportunity to demonstrate one of our Seven Cooperative Principles, concern for community. This year, Boone REMC’s project was… Continue reading.
Some mornings, a dawning sun greets people with light — by electrifying the televisions in their homes. Over the last decade, renewable energy resources including wind farms and solar arrays have generated an increasing share of the electricity powering the nation. As renewable energy technology has become more affordable, utilities have also added more large-scale… Continue reading.
As one of Hoosier Energy’s strategic priorities, continuous improvement has always been a key part of the company’s mindset. A commissioned team spent over a year developing a program centered around this concept. As a result, Hoosier Energy’s new Rural Electric Continuous Improvement Program (RECIP) is now active. Starting this past May, all Hoosier Energy… Continue reading.
Whether you’re illuminating a single bush or your entire roof, here are some tips for safely hanging lights outdoors this season. MAKE A PLAN Map out where each strand of lights and every outdoor decoration will go before you get to work — you’ll save time and you’ll stay safer. DETERMINE WHAT YOU’LL NEED Before… Continue reading.
Dress up your space in a flash with these simple yet creative holiday decorating ideas. SET THE SCENE A few inviting touches will add instant warmth to any room, such as the scent of a cinnamon or spruce candle, the cozy texture of a knit throw or the cheeriness of a colorful, decorative wall hanging…. Continue reading.
Before you deck your halls and welcome overnight guests, peruse these pointers: 1. INSPECT YOUR ITEMS Carefully inspect all of your holiday decorations, electrical items and extension cords to ensure that everything is in safe, working order. A few things to look out for include: 2. READ THE FINE PRINT Take a few minutes to… Continue reading.
Too often we view the colder months as a time to hunker down and avoid venturing outside. After all, many of our birds have headed south to warmer climates. Our Indiana reptiles and amphibians have retreated below the frost line. Mammals are difficult to observe in the best of times. Just what is there to… Continue reading.
