The key to resiliency is to keep moving forward, be it in life or business — that was the message that retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson delivered in his speech during the final session of Hoosier Energy’s 2023 Strategic Issues Forum. Held in French Lick, the theme of the mid-August event was “Powering Resilience: Inspire,… Continue reading.

Cooperatives play a vital role in transforming communities. The roots of the modern co-op movement can be traced back to a store started by a group of weavers in the town of Rochdale in northern England in 1844. The group was guided by a set of principles drawn up by one of its members, Charles… Continue reading.

Recently, one of our newer employees asked me what makes electric co-ops different from other types of utilities. This month, I thought I’d share a few of the things I told her. Because we’re a co-op, we operate a little differently than other utilities. Dubois REC’s decisions are made locally by directors who are members… Continue reading.

This will also enter you in our monthly drawing to win $50! Everyone is looking for ways to streamline tasks throughout the day, and the SmartHub app from Dubois REC can help you do just that. Whether you want to set up your account to be paid by automatic bank draft (ACH) or recurring credit… Continue reading.

Dubois REC Journeyman Lineman Dave Sternberg passed away on July 15 at home surrounded by his family. Sternberg worked at the co-op for just over 35 years, and his co-workers here at the REC became his family. Dubois REC would like to ask the community to keep the Sternberg family, along with our cooperative family,… Continue reading.

Here are some simple, yet creative ways to honor and spend time with your grandparents.

Hoosier Energy spent summer vacation sponsoring youth events. Whether it was on the steps of our nation’s capital or on a zip line tower, Hoosier Energy helped local youth take advantage of the opportunity to spend a portion of the summer engaging in fun and educational activities. At Camp Kilowatt in Brookston, Indiana, Hoosier Energy… Continue reading.

The surroundings at the Hoosier Energy Environmental Education Center are peaceful. Wildlife roams in the woods, turtles and snakes come and go at the water’s edge, and intermittent gusts of wind and or sunny skies create a measurable amount of renewable energy. Across the water is Hoosier Energy’s largest generation asset — Merom Generating Station,… Continue reading.