Decatur County REMC
Decatur County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Greensburg, Indiana. As a cooperative, Decatur 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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Giving thanks
When you think about Decatur County REMC (DCREMC), you probably associate us with the local community. And you would be right. Our leadership team and employees all live and work right here in the community we serve. But you may not realize that DCREMC is actually part of a much larger cooperative network that brings… Continue reading.
Employee Spotlight: Abby Asher
Abby Asher has been employed at Decatur County REMC for eight years and currently works as the billing specialist. A native of Decatur County, Asher grew up around Millhousen and graduated from South Decatur High School. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University. Asher really enjoys the people she works with and appreciates the… Continue reading.
Summary of board’s meeting in August
• Chairman Steve AmRhein called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and Michael Brelage kept minutes of the meeting. • All members of the board were present. Also present were DCREMC CEO Brett Abplanalp and DCREMC staff members Jennie Meyer, Jeanne Loechle, Crystal Greathouse, Amy Ewing, Becky Metz, and Abby Asher. • Upon motion… Continue reading.
Critical device invented to protect the electric grid
One of the electric power industry’s most important goals is ensuring the integrity of the power grid.Digital fault recorders are one technology used to monitor operations at substations and power plants throughout North America. The devices continually monitor the flow of electricity in and out of these locations. These devices are always on and they… Continue reading.
By the community, for the community
If you didn’t know, I am a lover of summer, sun and all that comes with it, but Fall is a very close second. Give me a cool, autumn evening with friends around the fire and I’m a happy camper. As we enter into this season of football, campfires, candy corn, and all things pumpkin,… Continue reading.
Showing We Care
DCREMC employees participated in the United Fund Day of Caring on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Employees worked together to complete a variety of painting projects at the Burney Volunteer Fire Department. DCREMC and its employees are proud supporters of the annual United Fund campaign, which supports non-profit agencies throughout the Decatur County community.
Barnhorst earns credentials
Decatur County REMC (DCREMC) Director Jason Barnhorst successfully completed requirements to earn the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) designation. The first part of NRECA’s three-part Director Education Program, the CCD program consists of five courses that focus on basic governance knowledge and the essential skills required of cooperative directors. The… Continue reading.
