Hoosier Energy celebrated its 75th anniversary during the 2024 Annual Meeting in French Lick, but the company chose to do so by looking ahead instead of looking back. During the day’s final session, called Palisades Nuclear Collaboration — Cooperative History in the Making, Hoosier Energy President and CEO Donna Walker sat down with Wolverine Power… Continue reading.

To keep electricity flowing safely and reliably, Hoosier Energy crews must be ready for anything. This spring, anything meant woodpeckers, resulting in the Redbird Line Rebuild. A hole had been spotted in one of the poles at Structure 80, part of a right of way running through the Redbird State Recreation Area in Greene County…. Continue reading.

As the CEO of Jackson County REMC, I am privileged to lead a team of dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to ensure the smooth operation of our services. Among these remarkable individuals are our lineworkers, whose unwavering commitment to excellence and safety is inspiring. This year, National Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 8. We would… Continue reading.

Tornadoes or other weather-related disasters often bring widespread power outages. Most electric utilities follow a similar methodical plan that ensures power is restored to the greatest number of people in the shortest amount of time in the safest manner possible. Indiana’s electric cooperatives utilize this priority system when line crews are working on outages. Priority… Continue reading.

The 2024 Jackson County REMC hybrid Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 18, at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. One of the main features of the meeting will be the election of three directors to three-year terms on the cooperative’s board. Nominating committees were selected at the March 2024 board meeting and will prepare slates… Continue reading.

Extended power outages could impact the whole community and the economy. A power outage may: Remember, in extreme heat or cold, go to a community location with power if it’s safe to travel. PREPARING FOR A POWER OUTAGE Take an inventory of the items you need that rely on electricity. Plan for batteries and other… Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy strives to make helping communities and nonprofit organizations a priority within its territory, and the Community Impact Fund makes that possible. “Each year, we receive dozens of requests from local non-profits and statewide non-profits and vet those against a strategy we have developed,” said Matt Randall, manager of government and community relations, who… Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy announces the 2024 recipients of the W. Eugene Roberts and Daniel L. Schuckman Memorial Scholarships, given annually to students from Hoosier Energy member cooperatives attending the North American Lineman Training Center (NALTC) in McEwen, Tennessee. Christopher Hollen from Whitewater Valley REMC and Logan Wilson of Daviess-Martin County REMC are this year’s winners. Hollen… Continue reading.

I am honored to introduce Jackson Solutions, LLC, a trusted subsidiary of our remarkable organization, dedicated to enhancing the lives of our members. As the CEO of Jackson County REMC, I am immensely proud to lead such an excellent member-owned company that continually strives to exceed member expectations. At Jackson Solutions, LLC, our goal is… Continue reading.

A GenerLink Generator Switch is an innovative energy solution that can offer homeowners peace of mind during power outages. With an 8.5/10-kilowatt capacity, GenerLink allows users to easily switch appliances by adjusting breakers on their household circuit panel, addressing basic emergency power needs. Emphasizing safety, the system disconnects the customer from the power grid when… Continue reading.