Each year, Harrison REMC awards several $1,000 scholarships to local students who choose to attend a local university or college in the area to continue their education. These scholarships are awarded each spring to graduating seniors who live with a parent or guardian who is an REMC member. Awards are based on academic achievement. The… Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy purchases energy generated from the wind at farms in Indiana, Iowa and Illinois.  The turbine generators capture the kinetic energy of the wind and convert it into electricity. Output from these wind farms is enough to power 21,000 homes.  For more information about Hoosier Energy’s generation sources, log onto hoosierenergy.com/about/energy-strategy. Your energy producer is a… Continue reading.

When considering building a new home, people will hear contractors make statements like, “I build to meet Indiana’s building codes.” While that sounds good, Indiana’s building codes are the minimum standards that all homes must meet in order to comply with the law. Indiana’s building codes do not result in the most comfortable, energy-efficient or… Continue reading.

Findlay Market: June 27 Leave at 7 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. ● Cost: $35 Findlay Market is Ohio’s oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati’s most cherished institutions, welcoming more than a million visitors a year. Located just  blocks from downtown in Over-the-Rhine, a dense historic neighborhood rich in 19th century… Continue reading.

The chance of rain and storms affected the attendance at the 80th Harrison REMC annual meeting on April 3. Attendance was down, with approximately 720 registered members in attendance.  Those attending enjoyed music by Corydon LIVE! Informational booths were provided by Hoosier Energy, Harrison REMC and Indiana Electric Cooperatives. Harrison County Hospital was also on… Continue reading.

The sun is shining, and we’re finally seeing May flowers blooming. What better way to transition from spring to summer than by spending time outdoors? Those at your electric cooperative remind you electrical hazards are not only present indoors; they can also occur outside.  “It’s easy to forget the dangers we can face outdoors when… Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy landfill methane gas (LMG) units generate 18 megawatts of energy. It is part of the “all of the above” energy strategy that includes coal, natural gas and other renewable sources. LMG systems capture gases released from decaying organic material in solid waste landfills to power gas turbines like the one shown. Landfill generation… Continue reading.

Since 2012, Hoosier Energy has had a power purchase agreement at a 4-megawatt hydroelectric facility near Dayton, Illinois. The plant produces about 18,000 megawatt-hours annually — enough to power about 1,500 homes. A 600-foot long dam on the Fox River regulates water flow that is directed to a side canal. Electricity at this facility is… Continue reading.

The Touchstone Energy® Home program is alive and well at Harrison REMC. For 2018, 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 receive… Continue reading.

The directors and employees would like to welcome our newest team member to the REMC. Candice Reynolds works as a member service representative. She and her family reside in Corydon. Welcome!

Because of the co-op’s commitment to safety, Harrison REMC celebrated zero lost time hours or injuries for the third consecutive year. Operations Construction Manager Jim Walter acknowledged REMC team members for their accomplishment. “The potentially dangerous nature of the job proves this is an accomplishment achieved by the commitment to safety both personally and as… Continue reading.

In honor of Earth Day, Harrison REMC will allow members to bring specific items to the office to be recycled or shredded to reduce the amount of hazardous waste that is generated in our landfills. You can bring the following items to recycle: computers, LCD monitors, laptops, residential-sized printers, fax machines, cell phones, stereo equipment,… Continue reading.