The one-megawatt solar farm located off I-64 near the Lanesville exit is a 4,320-panel array sitting on 19 acres. The array produces enough electricity to power about 150 homes per year. Harrison REMC offers tours of the location to interested groups. To schedule a tour, please contact Nick Geswein at 812-734-3538.

Lightning safety begins when you hear the rumble of the thunder in an impending storm. Growing up, your parents might have told you to count the seconds between the thunder and a strike of lightning to know how far away the storm was. “One one thousand, two one thousand, three one thousand…” But, did you… Continue reading.

Touchstone Energy provides electric co-ops like yours with resources to be the trusted information resource in your community. Resources include communicating the cooperative difference many of us enjoy. An advertising campaign has been designed to communicate that cooperatives are innovative, stable and trustworthy – thanks to their decades-long role in the communities they serve.  Touchstone… Continue reading.

America’s electric cooperatives have designated the second Monday in April as National Lineworker Appreciation Day. On April 8, Harrison REMC will honor the dedicated individuals who often work in challenging conditions to keep the lights on.  National studies consistently rank power line installers and repairers among the most dangerous jobs in the country, and for… Continue reading.

Because of the co-op’s commitment to safety, Harrison REMC celebrated zero lost time hours or injuries for the fifth consecutive year.   Operations Construction Manager Jim Walter acknowledged REMC team members for this accomplishment. “The nature of the job proves this accomplishment was achieved by the commitment of the entire REMC team,” Walter said.

The Easter Bunny will visit the REMC office on April 10 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.  A photographer will be on hand to capture each child’s time with the Easter Bunny. A photo of each child will be available at no charge, and parents can bring cameras to take their own photos.  Parents, please park… Continue reading.

There are many ways that Harrison REMC provides you with safe, reliable electrical service. One of the most common, and crucial ways is referred to as right-of-way clearing (or vegetation management). A right-of-way (ROW) refers to a strip of land underneath or around power lines that Harrison REMC has the right and responsibility to maintain… Continue reading.

The Touchstone Energy® Home program is alive and well at Harrison REMC. For 2019, we have fine-tuned this program that assists members in building a comfortable, new home.  The major new features to consider are: • After the completed Touchstone Energy Home is performance-tested and shown to meet all the program requirements, the homeowner will… Continue reading.

Ark EncounterTuesday, June 11 Leave at 8 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. Cost: $73 (adults) and $67 (seniors over 60) The Ark Encounter is a world-class theme park featuring the most authentic full-size replica of Noah’s Ark in the world. The Ark was built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510… Continue reading.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? Transmission and distribution power lines are a vital part of “the grid.” These lines incorporate separate voltages as power is transmitted from generating stations to member-consumers. Distribution lines: These lines and equipment are owned by member-co-ops who deliver energy to member-consumers. The most common voltage of distribution lines is 12,470 kV…. Continue reading.

Harrison REMC Annual Meeting Tuesday, April 2 At CORYDON CENTRAL High School 375 Country Club road SE, Corydon Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Children’s program begins at 6:30 p.m. Business meeting begins at 7 p.m. Your registration card on the back COVER of this Issue is your ticket to the annual meeting! Please join us… Continue reading.

In honor of Earth Day, members can bring specific items to the office to be recycled or documents to be shredded on Friday, April 19, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Recycling reduces the amount of hazardous waste that is generated in our landfills. Only the following items will be accepted: Batteries Cables CDs Cell… Continue reading.