Tornadoes or other weather-related disasters often bring widespread power outages. Most electric utilities follow a similar methodical plan that ensures power is restored to the greatest number of people in the shortest amount of time in the safest manner possible. Indiana’s electric cooperatives utilize this priority system when line crews are working on outages. Priority… Continue reading.
The 2024 Jackson County REMC hybrid Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 18, at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. One of the main features of the meeting will be the election of three directors to three-year terms on the cooperative’s board. Nominating committees were selected at the March 2024 board meeting and will prepare slates… Continue reading.
For some, summer means hot days sitting around the pool, sleeping in, or late-night campfires. Summer is healing and often cherished as a time for memorable family traditions and activities. For others, it means more time to be productive. For Henry County REMC, it means that Summer Camp is right around the corner! Henry County… Continue reading.
Heartland REMC will once more be offering scholarships to financially assist students of the REMC members. This year’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 22. The names of 20 eligible winners will be drawn at random and announced near the close of the co-op’s business meeting. Under the guidelines, winning students will receive $500… Continue reading.
Trees are majestic, beautiful, and good for the soul. But we also know that our members depend on us to deliver reliable power to their homes and businesses. That’s why Heartland REMC strives to balance maintaining the beautiful surroundings we all cherish with ensuring reliable electricity. You might not realize it, but there are several… Continue reading.
“Well, you could have a geothermal heat pump, but…” YOU NEED A BUNCH OF LAND As one old-timer said, “If you have a lawnmower, then I can put in a geo unit.” With numerous options for the underground loop systems, that’s true. A vertical loop is often installed under driveways or even 10-foot by 10-foot… Continue reading.
The energy industry is undergoing significant change driven by technology and the transition to more sustainable forms of energy. Innovation is essential in addressing these challenges and ensuring a continuous, reliable, and affordable power supply. Electric co-ops are no strangers to adapting to the needs of the local communities we serve. Fulton County REMC (FCREMC)… Continue reading.
Lineworkers are ranked as one of the 10 most dangerous jobs in the country. The lineworkers at Fulton County REMC (FCREMC) work rain or shine, often in challenging conditions, to ensure you have reliable electricity. We’re celebrating Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 8. The following column was written by our line crew. Fulton County REMC… Continue reading.
