Every year, on the second Friday of October, Indiana’s electric cooperatives come together for Community Day, a state-wide effort to give back to the communities they serve. This annual tradition brings cooperative employees out of their offices and into local organizations, helping to strengthen the fabric of the community. The event reflects one of the… Continue reading.

Electrify Indiana 2024, presented by Hoosier Energy, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, and Indiana Electric Cooperatives, took the Westin Hotel in Indianapolis by storm on Aug. 26.  Over 300 people, representing 120 companies, 48 sponsors, and 44 tradeshow booths, attended the event designed to promote beneficial electrification. There was something for everyone.  The day featured nine… Continue reading.

Two years ago, Hoosier Energy became the first generation and transmission cooperative to receive a Certificate of Inclusion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Nationwide Candidate Conservation Agree with Assurances (CCAA) for the monarch butterfly. That commitment to integrated vegetation management and the practices encouraging habitat maintenance and development continues to reap benefits. This… Continue reading.

Good evening and thank you for attending our 86th Annual Meeting. I am Mark McKinney, CEO of Jackson County REMC. Tonight, I want to provide you with an overview of 2023 and share some exciting updates for 2024. ELECTRIC DIVISION HIGHLIGHTS In April 2023, we adjusted our retail electric rates to align with the new… Continue reading.

South Central Indiana REMC (SCI) hosted a one-day Energy Explorers Camp for students in grades four through six, while Henry County REMC hosted a full-week Summer Cooperative Camp for high school students. While the camps are still coming of age, being in their third and sixth years, respectively, they are finding a way to raise… Continue reading.

As we reflect on Jerry Kelley’s retirement from the board of directors this past July, we celebrate his remarkable 42-year tenure as our District 5 board member. His commitment and leadership profoundly shaped our organization. District 5’s history began in 1946 with Hugh Richey, our first director, who served with dedication for 36 years. In… Continue reading.

Shooting birds near power or fiber lines might seem harmless, but it poses significant risks to our infrastructure and the natural environment. Here is why it is crucial to refrain from this practice: INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE When birds are shot near power or fiber lines, there is a high likelihood of causing damage to these essential… Continue reading.

Every summer, Jackson County REMC invites students in the sixth grade to apply for a camp experience unlike any other summer camp. Camp Kilowatt, formerly called Touchstone Energy Camp, allows students to learn about the electric cooperative industry and electricity, participate in fun summer activities and make new friends. This four-day, three-night camp included tons… Continue reading.

YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON Jackson County REMC sponsored a local student on the Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., this June. The Indiana Youth Tour provides young Hoosiers the opportunity to visit the nation’s capital, learn about government, experience American history and gain a better understanding about their electric cooperative and government. Students visited the… Continue reading.