Jackson County REMC
Jackson County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Brownstown, Indiana. As a cooperative, Jackson County REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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Real, meaningful work
When Darian Lafferty graduated from Bloomington High School North in May, she started her summer internship at Hoosier Energy. However, it would be the second time she interned for the Bloomington-based generation and transmission cooperative. Lafferty served as a high school intern — the first at Hoosier in recent memory — from September to May… Continue reading.
Registration information for 2024 Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting registration will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. The business meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. on July 18. This year’s meeting will be a hybrid meeting with drive-thru registration, voting, ice cream and gifts. This year we will be hosting a Kids’ Zone featuring the table top live… Continue reading.
Board of directors nominees
DISTRICT 2 WALTER HUNTER INCUMBENT Walter Hunter has served as District 2 director since 2000 and is completing his eighth term on the board. He also serves as the Indiana Electric Cooperatives board member delegate. Hunter is a lifelong resident of Lawrence County and currently resides in Pleasant Run Township. He and his wife, Cynthia,… Continue reading.
2023 Annual Meeting minutes
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF JACKSON COUNTY RURAL ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION | July 20, 2023 The 85th Annual Meeting of the Jackson County Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, State Road 250 East in Brownstown, Indiana on Thursday, July 20, 2023. The members’ portion of the annual… Continue reading.
2023 Financial Report
2023 ELECTRIC DIVISION FINANCIAL NOTES 1) Operating results: In 2023, overall accrued electric margins of $10,782,376 included $1,490,145 of non-cash capital credits from Hoosier Energy, Inc., and other Cooperative business associates. 2023 kWh sales of 445,642,593 was 6.82% percent lower than 2022 kWh sales of 478,275,626. 2) Financing of capital expenditures: The 2023 $8.2 million… Continue reading.
Hoosier Energy gives back with Community Impact Week
Hoosier Energy held its second annual Community Impact Week this spring, which was bigger and better than the first. Hoosier Energy employees’ participation increased by 11 percent, and they also saw increased opportunities to participate. The week kicked off with Monroe County Community Kitchen’s Backpack Buddies, which distributes backpacks with food items for distribution to… Continue reading.
Understanding capital credits
What are capital credits? At the end of each year, we calculate the difference between the REMC’s revenue and the actual expense of operation for the year. This difference is called operating margins or patronage capital. Patronage capital is used throughout the year to pay for the installation of poles, wire, transformers, and other equipment,… Continue reading.
Important notice: Changes to Annual Meeting voting
WHAT IS CHANGING We are excited to announce that this year’s Annual Meeting will feature a new and improved voting process for the election of our board of directors. To adapt to modern technologies and streamline our procedures, we have transitioned to an online-only early voting platform through SmartHub. Please note that you will only… Continue reading.
