Harrison REMC
Harrison REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Corydon, Indiana. As a cooperative, Harrison 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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Annual Meeting recap 2024
Harrison REMC employees and directors would like to thank everyone who attended the 86th Annual Meeting of Harrison REMC! Despite the impending storms, many members attended the Annual Meeting event on May 8 at the Harrison County fairgrounds. Members played bingo, visited booths, and enjoyed some food and ice cream. The children had a good… Continue reading.
Capital credits
The board of directors of Harrison REMC has approved paying capital credits in the amount of $1.5 million for portions of 1988, 1989, and 2018. The board is excited to return your investment in your electric cooperative with this capital credit retirement. Capital credits are one of the benefits of membership with a not-for-profit electric… Continue reading.
Capital credits: Frequently asked questions
Q: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALLOCATED AND RETIRED CAPITAL CREDITS? A: Allocated capital credits appear as an entry on the co-op’s permanent financial records and reflect your equity or ownership in Harrison REMC. When capital credits are retired, a check or bill credit is issued to you, and your equity in the co-op is reduced…. Continue reading.
Annual meeting prize winners
A MEMBER OF THE CREDENTIAL AND ELECTION COMMITTEE DREW PRIZES. RESULTS ARE ALSO POSTED ON HARRISONREMC.COM.
Hoosier Energy celebrates 75th anniversary
Hoosier Energy celebrated its 75th anniversary during the 2024 Annual Meeting in French Lick, but the company chose to do so by looking ahead instead of looking back. During the day’s final session, called Palisades Nuclear Collaboration — Cooperative History in the Making, Hoosier Energy President and CEO Donna Walker sat down with Wolverine Power… Continue reading.
When severe spring weather hits
When severe weather hits, we respond quickly and make repairs that restore service to the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time. Who gets their power restored first? How do we make those decisions? Harrison REMC intends to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. These are the steps we take… Continue reading.
Inflation continues to drive up power costs
Although inflation has decreased from the 40-year high of 9.1% in 2022, it remains elevated historically speaking. From 2021 to 2024, inflation increased by 20.1% compared with only a 7.7% increase from 2017 to 2020. Inflation continues to apply upward pressure on everyone’s costs for groceries, rent, utilities, fuel, and many other household items. Your… Continue reading.
Vegetation management ensures reliable electricity
Herbicide spraying is crucial in maintaining the vegetation within electric utility rights-of-way (ROWs). These ROWs are clear corridors beneath power lines that must be kept free from excessive plant growth to ensure the reliability and safety of the electrical infrastructure. Herbicides are often applied selectively to control the growth of unwanted vegetation, preventing interference with… Continue reading.
Harrison REMC’S outage texting program
We are always looking at ways to improve service for members. Currently, members receive a text from the co-op when their power goes out. Our newest program will reduce the need for members to call in their outage and allow them to text us if their power goes out. How does it work? When we… Continue reading.
A woodpecker eviction
To keep electricity flowing safely and reliably, Hoosier Energy crews must be ready for anything. This spring, anything meant woodpeckers, resulting in the Redbird Line Rebuild. A hole had been spotted in one of the poles at Structure 80, part of a right of way running through the Redbird State Recreation Area in Greene County…. Continue reading.
Harrison REMC invites you to your Annual Meeting
Harrison REMC is pleased to invite you to the 86th Annual Meeting! This year’s Annual Meeting will give members two options to attend and vote. The first day will be Wednesday, May 8, and members can attend any time from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. This meeting will allow members… Continue reading.