Harrison REMC would like to welcome Apprentice Lineman Alec LaHue and Technical Engineer Ron Clark to the co-op!

A meter tamper occurs when an individual — other than an REMC employee — pulls a meter from the meter base socket.   The dangers of pulling a meter without proper training include arc flash burns, electrocution, public safety hazard, damage to home appliances/AC system/electronics, and even death.  A meter tamper is not only very… Continue reading.

The Hoosier Energy Apprenticeship, Training and Safety (HEATS) program held its first in-person graduation program since 2019 this fall at French Lick Resort.  The program, which started in 1975 as a way to ensure linemen had proper job-related safety training, expanded over the years to include other co-op employees. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the… Continue reading.

By Cathy Racicot Each year Harrison REMC is excited to shine the spotlight on our youth programs and those youth in the community that take part in them.  Harrison REMC sponsors programs to benefit middle and high school students in learning more about energy, the cooperative business model, history, government, and much more. Below are… Continue reading.

Inflation reached a 40-year high of 9.1% this past June and continues to be a huge driver in the increased costs of many consumable goods including electricity. In addition to the record inflation, supply chain issues, labor shortages, and increasing prices for natural gas and other fuel sources have applied upward pressure on wholesale fuel… Continue reading.

The Electrify Indiana 2022 conference was held Sept. 22 in Indianapolis. It was co-hosted by Hoosier Energy and Wabash Valley Power Alliance along with the Beneficial Electrification League. What got the over 270 attendees, 33 sponsors and 23 exhibitors buzzing was the interaction. With utilities, businesses and industry leaders all gathered under the same roof,… Continue reading.

Santa Claus will visit Harrison REMC on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Each child will receive a photo with Santa at no charge, and parents are welcome to take pictures, too. Parents, please park on the west side of the building and enter through that door. See you there!

Being an electric cooperative member offers a unique opportunity to be a part of the decision-making process in the business. Because Harrison REMC is a cooperative, it is owned by its members. That means members are responsible for electing other members to take the leadership positions on the board of directors to help shape business… Continue reading.

Electric cooperatives, like other energy providers, are in the midst of the most impactful transition in modern history. As we continue to navigate through this changing environment, Hoosier Energy’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices — and the cooperative principles that underpin those practices — will continue to become more relevant.  ESG refers to factors… Continue reading.

Fall is a busy time, and October is a particularly eventful month with school, community, and sports activities in full swing. It’s also when all cooperatives celebrate National Cooperative Month.  When Harrison REMC celebrates Co-op Month, it is celebrating you! After all, our co-op wouldn’t exist without you, our members.  Our core business purpose is… Continue reading.

Reminder! The deadline to submit HVAC and heat pump water heater rebates to the REMC is Dec. 15. Harrison REMC and Hoosier Energy have joined together to offer member homeowners an incentive to save money on HVAC tune-ups and maintenance. Up to a $50 rebate per member-household may be available for those services during 2022…. Continue reading.