Heartland REMC and TWN Communications are on a mission to bring reliable, high-speed fiber internet to HRMEC’s service territory. Construction is well underway on the fiber network and some members have already been connected. For those of you who haven’t, you’re probably wondering how much longer until fiber is available in your neighborhood. Why is… Continue reading.

Spring is just around the corner, and you can practically smell the freshly cut grass. If you are in the market to upgrade your lawn care equipment, you may want to consider electric or battery-powered options. Gas-powered lawnmowers and trimmers may be your go-to, but times are changing. Electric lawn care equipment options are becoming… Continue reading.

With the hot, humid temperatures during the long daylight hours when kids are out of school, it may seem difficult to keep your cool at home this summer — literally and figuratively. Yet, in the literal sense, keeping your cool indoors could pay off by keeping more green in your wallet. Fortunately, there are steps… Continue reading.

Many Hoosier homeowners add a backup generator in case the power goes out during weather turbulence. Yet before severe weather arrives, homeowners should be sure to read and follow instructions in the manual that comes with the generator to ensure safe operation. There are some additional considerations that homeowners should particularly keep in mind with… Continue reading.

Heartland REMC will once more be offering scholarships to financially assist students of the REMC members. This year’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 22. The names of 20 eligible winners will be drawn at random and announced near the close of the co-op’s business meeting. Under the guidelines, winning students will receive $500… Continue reading.

Trees are majestic, beautiful, and good for the soul. But we also know that our members depend on us to deliver reliable power to their homes and businesses. That’s why Heartland REMC strives to balance maintaining the beautiful surroundings we all cherish with ensuring reliable electricity. You might not realize it, but there are several… Continue reading.

“Well, you could have a geothermal heat pump, but…” YOU NEED A BUNCH OF LAND As one old-timer said, “If you have a lawnmower, then I can put in a geo unit.” With numerous options for the underground loop systems, that’s true. A vertical loop is often installed under driveways or even 10-foot by 10-foot… Continue reading.

Planning to save energy during severe weather can keep you comfortable while helping the environment — and even lead to savings in your wallet. People know the basic rules of supply and demand — price typically goes up when demand goes up. The same goes for electricity; wholesale electricity prices can soar when everyone runs… Continue reading.

When it comes to the internet, you have most likely heard the terms modem, router, and booster. But do you know what each does and how they are different? WHAT IS A MODEM? A modem is a device that connects the internet from your internet service provider (ISP) to your home network. The modem translates… Continue reading.