The Jackson County REMC Board of Directors has declared that the capital credits that were allocated to members for the year 1992 are eligible for refund, with payments scheduled to begin at the end of November. Members and heirs of members who had service during this year are eligible to file claims. NOTICES WERE MAILED… Continue reading.

Three outstanding linemen from Jackson County REMC competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 24–25 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. The linemen competed in events that test skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and safely changing electric line hardware. A… Continue reading.

Last month, Jackson County REMC held its safety breakfast for all employees and directors recognizing five years without a lost-time accident. Ensuring the safety of all employees at Jackson County REMC is our #1 priority!

Help protect your router and other electronic devices from lightning strikes and other types of power surges by plugging these devices into a surge protector. SURGE PROTECTOR VS. POWER STRIP Although surge protectors look very similar to power strips, the two are different. POWER STRIPS Power strips act only as an expansion of a wall… Continue reading.

Happy retirement to Monte Thompson! Thompson was a right-of-way technician at Jackson County REMC for over 25 years. Thank you for your commitment to our members and your dedication to Jackson County REMC.

Did you know using your dishwasher is more energy efficient than washing a load of dishes by hand? To maximize efficiency, wash full loads in the dishwasher and don’t block the arms or other parts that move while the appliance is in use.  For additional savings, turn on the “air dry” setting instead of using… Continue reading.

All members who GO PAPERLESS by Nov. 1 will be placed in a drawing to win a pair of Apple AirPods wireless headphones!  You can sign up for paperless billing by visiting the SmartHub app or by calling our office at 812-358-4458. 

The key to resiliency is to keep moving forward, be it in life or business — that was the message that retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson delivered in his speech during the final session of Hoosier Energy’s 2023 Strategic Issues Forum. Held in French Lick, the theme of the mid-August event was “Powering Resilience: Inspire,… Continue reading.

For me, this is a special annual meeting because our team chose to use my favorite character, Willie Wiredhand, as this year’s theme. A little history about Willie Wiredhand – in December 1948, the Rural Electrification Magazine announced a contest for the best design of a mascot to symbolize rural electric cooperatives. From that contest,… Continue reading.

SCENARIO #1: We have 600+ people out on one span of line. Fortunately for these members: STEP 1: The outage cause is determined. STEP 2: We check to make sure the lines are safe to work on. The necessary repairs are made. (This includes waiting for material, waiting for other portions of the line to… Continue reading.