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.

This world-class institution features unique exhibits and hands-on experiences that showcase the stories, events and characters that have helped shape Indiana’s history. Located in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis, the Indiana State Museum brings the best of the museum world to Indiana. Spanning three floors, the museum tells the story of the Hoosier… Continue reading.

Spring is a perfect time of the year to make your home more energy-efficient. Here are five quick tips that will save both energy and money. Seal the cracks and gaps around your home. Spring may be the right time to put away those storm windows, but it is also a good time to add… Continue reading.

As April arrives, it brings with it the showers that produce spring flowers. It also marks the beginning of a potentially stormy season that can inherently include power outages. While Harrison REMC strives to provide reliable electricity to our members, there are times when Mother Nature has other plans. Most of us can ride out… Continue reading.

How natural gas power plants work Natural gas facilities in use by Hoosier Energy add to system reliability, environmental stewardship and fuel diversity. Gas turbines, as shown above, operate by drawing ambient air through intake structures. Air is then compressed and mixed with natural gas and ignited in a combustion chamber. The exhaust gases are… 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 20, 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 phones… Continue reading.

Harrison REMC continuously looks for ways to support our community. That’s why each year we assist our young members in their pursuit of higher education by awarding scholarships to our graduating seniors. REQUIREMENTS The scholarship is open to high school seniors who have been accepted to attend a college or university located within the Indiana… Continue reading.

The Easter Bunny will visit the REMC office on March 21 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.