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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Brett’s Buzz: About the rate change
We are just a few months away from our upcoming rate change. The rate change comes as a result of our last cost of service study. The study used actual member data, and our costs are distributed among the classes based on this data. Our last increase in 2014 included inflation, but much has changed… Continue reading.
Employee spotlight: Jennie Meyer
Decatur County REMC’s Jennie Meyer will celebrate 11 years at the cooperative next month. Meyer and her husband, Stacy, reside in Greensburg and have twin girls, Ashlynn and Bailey, who are off to college this year. Meyer graduated from Southwestern High School in Hanover and went on to graduate from Hanover College with a double… Continue reading.
Summary of board’s meeting in November
Chairman Tom Crowe called the Nov. 20, 2018, meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and Jason Barnhorst kept minutes of the meeting. All members of the board were present. Also present was DCREMC CEO Brett Abplanalp. Upon motion by Jason Barnhorst, seconded by Lawrence Young, and carried, the agenda of the meeting was approved by… Continue reading.
Apply for Youth Programs
touchstone energy camp: June 5 – 8 A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2019. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides. Indiana Youth Tour: June 13 – 20 Decatur County REMC wants to send you on a… Continue reading.
Brett’s Buzz: #Goals
I like to view the start of a new year as the opportunity to renew my spirit and focus. I usually set some personal goals for myself, but I also like to think about goals for my team, my community and our cooperative. In the spirit of fun, I’m going to list my #goals! PERSONAL… Continue reading.
Save the date!
The Decatur County REMC Annual Meeting will be Friday, June 14, at the Decatur County Fairgrounds. More information to follow.
Rate change coming April 1
Last month, Decatur County REMC announced that, upon completion of a cost of service study, an overall rate increase will be implemented in April. Below are details that explain more about the upcoming rate change. How much is the rate increase? when does it go into effect? DCREMC is implementing an overall increase of 1.28… Continue reading.
Member highlight: Smiley Farms
Since we had such a great response to our employee highlights, DCREMC decided to take its feature on the road and rotate the highlights between our members and our employees. We hope you enjoy the first member highlight. At DCREMC, we are all in this together — working together to make a great co-op! Oct…. Continue reading.
Winter driving safety
A Hoosier Energy employee who drives throughout central and southern Indiana shares some precautions he takes to stay safe and to keep your energy flowing. Meter Relay Technician Don Small has worked at Hoosier Energy for nearly 39 years. He has accumulated approximately 1.5 million miles driving to different substations and member cooperatives, averaging 40,000-60,000… Continue reading.
Summary of board’s meeting in October
Chairman Tom Crowe called the October 25, 2018, meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and Jason Barnhorst kept minutes of the meeting. All members of the board were present. Also present were DCREMC CEO Brett Abplanalp and DCREMC staff members Jeanne Loechle, Karen Forshee, and Rachel Sullivan. Upon motion by Michael Brelage, seconded by Dale… Continue reading.
Holiday greetings & updates from your co-op
Holiday greetings, my friends! As we approach the end of the year, I’d like to share some co-op updates with you. As I announced last month, our cost of service study is complete. Based on the findings, Decatur County REMC is implementing an overall rate increase of 1.28 percent, effective April 1, 2019. As a… Continue reading.