Cooperative leaders formed Hoosier Energy in 1949 to help electrify rural communities. Today, the generation and transmission cooperative serves 18 member systems in southern and central Indiana and southeastern Illinois.  At the heart of the cooperative culture is an honest desire to provide services that value reliability, affordability and sustainability. These aspects connect to Hoosier… Continue reading.

Last year was a challenge like we’ve never experienced. The COVID pandemic forced us to do things differently – pivot – adjust – reevaluate. It took some quick thinking and action from our team, but we were able to transition and continue delivering on our mission to provide reliable, affordable, friendly service to our members… Continue reading.

The annual meeting of the members of Decatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation will be held at the Decatur County REMC Office on June 11, 3 – 6 p.m. A virtual business meeting at 6:30 p.m. will be held for the express purpose of: Presenting reports of officers, managers and committees Election of three directors… Continue reading.

The virtual annual meeting of the members of the Decatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held at the Decatur County REMC offi ce, Greensburg, Indiana, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on June 12, 2020. CEO Brett Abplanalp welcomed the members and led the Pledge of Alle-giance. There was a moment of silence to recognize and… Continue reading.

Election packets will arrive in the mail on or around May 11. Members can vote using the following methods: Early by mail Return your paper ballot prior to June 9. Early using SmartHub Vote through your online SmartHub account. Early using secure online link Use unique login credentials provided in election packet.

The meeting was opened by Chairman Michael Brelage and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present with Jason Barnhorst attending virtually. Also present was CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Jennie Meyer and Crystal Greathouse.  Upon motion made by Dale Wernke, seconded by Jason Barnhorst, and carried, the agenda was… Continue reading.

Twice every year, Jared Murphy climbs into a helicopter to patrol miles and miles of transmission rights-of-way that crisscross southern Indiana and southeastern Illinois.  As vegetation management coordinator, Murphy is looking for dead trees, overgrown brush or any other vegetation growth threatening to interfere with power lines along Hoosier Energy’s nearly 1,700-mile transmission network.  … Continue reading.

Spring is in the air! This season brings new growth, beautiful blooms, green grass, and often new opportunities. We are excited about the new opportunities the season brings for our cooperative as well. As you may have heard, our lobby is closed to the public as we make security upgrades. Member and employee safety is… Continue reading.

Decatur County REMC (DCREMC) recently hosted a class of Greensburg Community High School students.  Line Superintendent Pat Nobbe and lineman Brian AmRhein shared how the electric utility industry operates from energy generation to distribution and beyond.  Students also were introduced to tools, equipment, and necessary training required for lineman.     “Decatur County REMC is… Continue reading.