Daviess-Martin County REMC
Daviess-Martin County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Loogootee, Indiana. As a cooperative, Daviess-Martin County REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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Summer fun at Camp Kilowatt
Every summer, Daviess-Martin County REMC sponsors students to attend the annual Camp Kilowatt. The camp was held June 5–8 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana. This year, we had a record number of applicants and were able to send eight campers! Two Daviess-Martin County REMC employees, Becca Hollaway and Kristen Padgett, volunteered as camp chaperones…. Continue reading.
Hoosier Energy gives back with Community Impact Week
Hoosier Energy held its second annual Community Impact Week this spring, which was bigger and better than the first. Hoosier Energy employees’ participation increased by 11 percent, and they also saw increased opportunities to participate. The week kicked off with Monroe County Community Kitchen’s Backpack Buddies, which distributes backpacks with food items for distribution to… Continue reading.
Clearing the path to reliability
Trees are 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 Daviess-Martin County REMC strives to balance maintaining the beautiful surroundings we all enjoy while ensuring reliable electricity. You might not realize it, but there are several… Continue reading.
Five steps for safe digging
Summer weather is here, and that means home improvement projects. Some of those projects may include digging. Whether putting in a new pool or planting a tree, it is important to take proper action to ensure no underground utility accidents. 1. NOTIFY Call 8-1-1 or make a request online two or three days before your… Continue reading.
Employee anniversaries
We wanted to take the time to thank the following employees for their time at DMREMC. They are key to providing you with the best service possible.
Local fair dates 2024
DAVIESS COUNTY FAIR June 25-29 LAWRENCE COUNTY 4-H FAIR July 6-13 DAVIESS COUNTY 4-H FAIR July 8-19 MARTIN COUNTY 4-H FAIR July 11-16
Medical priority
Every year, we remind our members that we offer medical priority to households with members who rely on life-sustaining equipment. Please let us know if you rely on life-sustaining equipment such as respirators or dialysis. In certain situations, such as planned outages, we can notify you ahead of time of the outage so you can… Continue reading.
Steps to restoring service
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. To do that, your co-op utilizes this priority system when line crews are working on… Continue reading.
Grow your summer energy savings
One of my favorite things about summer is the opportunity for fresh, homegrown food, whether shopping at the local farmers market or sharing the abundance of garden tomatoes with a neighbor. It’s amazing how just a few seeds, some fertilizer, and water can turn into a bounty. When I think about energy efficiency, I think… Continue reading.
Annual Meeting in review
Daviess-Martin County REMC’s Annual Meeting was held virtually on April 11 at the Daviess-Martin County REMC office. The meeting was recorded live and streamed through the Daviess-Martin County REMC Facebook page at 6:30 p.m. The recording was later added to YouTube and dmremc.com for future viewing. A video produced by Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative… Continue reading.
Employee anniversary
We wanted to take the time to thank the following employee for their time at DMREMC. They are key to providing you with the best service possible. NATHAN ALBRIGHT MAY 2 30 YEARS ROB POWELL MAY 20 22 YEARS KRISTEN PADGETT MAY 23 2 YEARS
1st quarter Operation Round Up
FIRST CHOICE SOLUTIONS First Choice Solutions received a $584 grant to purchase new storage containers and baby wipes. The totes will be used to store extra baby and maternity clothes. Clothing and wipes are a few of the items First Choice Solutions supplies to new and expecting parents. LOOGOOTEE WEST MAIN ST. CHURCH The Loogootee… Continue reading.