When ice storms coat power lines, high winds can lead to lines that bounce and buck around. While rare, this movement is known as galloping lines.  Power lines are designed to sway, but if a wire is weighted down with ice and is pushed around from wind, it could move close to a grounded component… Continue reading.

By David Lett The holidays are a time of year that many of us eagerly anticipate. The season is marked by special foods, seasonal decorations and lots of festivities.  We cherish carrying on old family traditions and enjoy creating new ones. For me personally, I look forward to more time spent with family and friends. … Continue reading.

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

Harrison REMC will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25, 2019. The directors and employees would like to wish all members a merry Christmas! 

Paws off! Keep your pets safe from electrical dangers:  Make sure all plugs are inserted completely into their wall sockets.  If your pet seems interested in electrical cords, check the cords frequently for signs of fraying and replace any damaged cords immediately.  Appliances near sinks and bathtubs should only be plugged into outlets equipped with… Continue reading.

Harrison REMC is offering an opportunity for children to visit with Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 3:30–6:30 p.m. A photographer will be on hand to capture each child’s time with Santa. A photo of each child will be available at no charge, and parents can also bring a camera to take their own photo…. Continue reading.

by Cathy Racicot Two days in this month — Veterans Day and Thanksgiving — make us particularly thankful.  We are thankful for the veterans who have allowed us the freedoms to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. November is the time to be grateful for all the blessings we have, and we especially want to… Continue reading.

This month, Harrison REMC will collect hats, mittens/gloves and scarves (both adult and children’s sizes) to distribute to various community agencies.  Members will receive an LED bulb ($3 value) for each item donated up to three items.  One exchange per membership. Items must be new with tags still attached.

Harrison REMC will make a Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment to its retail rates as a result of changes in Hoosier Energy Inc.’s wholesale power costs to its member Rural Electric Membership Corporations (REMCs).   This action will result in an expected increase to member bills of $0.000191 per kWh ($0.19 per 1,000 kWh). This change… Continue reading.

Check out Harrison REMC’s powerful app and have our services at your fingertips — wherever you go! We’ve packed your most requested services in one little app. Search “HREMC Connect” in the App Store or Google Play Store.  Secure, easy and always on for you to: View daily use Pay your bill Check account info… Continue reading.