Just days before closing the One Southern Indiana office for the COVID-19 pandemic, President and CEO Wendy Dant Chesser had two challenges facing the economic development and Chamber of Commerce organization — how to not only sustain, but also help the 1,068 business members that would be scared and hurting financially.  Board and team members… Continue reading.

As we continue to navigate through the next several months, Harrison REMC is doing everything we can to keep our members and employees safe while still providing reliable electricity. As many of you know, the annual meeting scheduled for April 7 was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time, the board of directors… Continue reading.

Harrison REMC offers a service that allows members to authorize the REMC to send text, email, or phone notifications to alert them to specific messages from the co-op. Below is a list of notifications that are offered by the co-op.  Invoice Processed: A message indicating your REMC bill has been generated. TWO-Day Reminder: Sent two… Continue reading.

Soaring temperatures during the summer can cause electric bills to skyrocket. This summer, take a vacation from high electric bills by making your home — and your family’s habits — more energy efficient. Beat the Heat Air conditioning helps most of us beat the sweltering summer heat. Proper maintenance and smart use of your home’s… Continue reading.

Drivers are now prohibited from using handheld devices while driving on Indiana roads. The new legislation intended to combat distracted driving prohibits drivers from holding or using a handheld mobile device while operating a moving vehicle.  A few facts about the new law:  Violators can be fined up to $500 and lose their driver’s license… Continue reading.

Thank you! Hoosier Energy employees who work in operations can’t always practice social distancing to get the job done. The work these employees do is recognized by many including Merom Generating Station Plant Manager Karl Back. “Our people are responding very well to a difficult situation, which is not surprising to me with the culture… Continue reading.

The negative impacts of the current pandemic are far reaching and affecting nearly all of us. As a result, the REMC has experienced major decreases for energy sales during the COVID-19 issue because many of the REMC’s largest member businesses have temporarily closed or reduced operations during the months of March, April and May. Operating… Continue reading.

Every year, Harrison REMC accepts applications for the Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., and Touchstone Energy Camp at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana. These opportunities have been a great way for the co-op to connect with our youth. In April, our national and statewide associations made the decision to cancel both programs due to… Continue reading.