One of the benefits of being a Decatur County REMC member is that you own a share of the cooperative’s earnings. These are called capital credits. Each month, when you pay your bill for electric service, Decatur County REMC uses that money to cover the necessary expenses to provide the service. After covering operating expenses,… Continue reading.

Chairman Steve AmRhein opened the meeting, and Brian Scheidler kept the meeting minutes. All board members except Clay Nuhring, Steve Nobbe, and Jason Barnhorst were present. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employee Matt Raver. Suzanne Parmer moved to approve the agenda. Carl Riedeman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. SAFETY MINUTE AND… Continue reading.

Balancing the demand for electricity with a just-in-time supply (currently, electricity can’t be stored in meaningful amounts) and transmitting it over an expansive grid of transmission and distribution lines makes the U.S. electric grid the most complex machine in our nation’s history. As an industry, we are currently impacted by several domestic and international economic… Continue reading.

Utility scams have long targeted consumers with water, gas, and electricity connections. But in today’s digital world, every swipe and click increases the risk of potential scams. Scammers are more sophisticated than ever, and they understand our increasing reliance on technology. With their sharpened digital knives, scammers have adapted their tactics to trick unsuspecting consumers… Continue reading.

Camp Kilowatt took place June 5–8 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana. The camp is a fun and unique experience for sixth-grade students going into seventh grade across Indiana. Campers get the chance to learn about energy while making new friends and enjoying fun activities and games. Harrison REMC was represented at Camp Kilowatt by… Continue reading.

Harrison REMC is offering members another way to pay their bill. Checkout is a convenient, cash-based payment application that allows members to pay their bill using a Checkout barcode and cash at retail locations nationwide. How it works and some FAQs:  Get your barcode and find locations at harrisonremc.meridiancheckout.com GET Get your barcode online or on… Continue reading.

Indiana’s electric cooperatives and their statewide magazine, Indiana Connection, are accepting applications for awards that recognize the community spirit of Indiana’s youth. The Youth Power and Hope Awards program honors Indiana students in fifth through eighth grades who are leaders in their communities. Up to five qualified candidates will be selected to receive $500 and… Continue reading.

When you signed up for electric service with Boone REMC, you became a member of a cooperative. Here’s a look at a few of the benefits of your membership. ENERGY ADVISOR SERVICES: Our energy advisor can help you find ways to be more energy efficient, reduce your electric bill, and use electricity safely. We offer… Continue reading.