Jay County REMC will hold our annual meeting on June 24 at Jay County High School. Colton Chapman will be the entertainment for the evening, and we will be bringing back the business expo. Stay tuned for more details!

You’ve likely heard or read that most automakers are transitioning many or all of their new vehicles to electric-only models over the next 10 years. Regardless of the type of car you drive today, the electrification of the transportation sector is underway.  We regularly receive inquiries about electric vehicles from our members, so I thought… Continue reading.

Interested in serving on the Jay County REMC board of directors? Now is the time! Districts 2, 5 and 9 are up for election in 2023. If you are interested in running for the board of directors, petitions are available at our office beginning March 1. Each candidate will need to pick up a petition… Continue reading.

In addition to bringing you pleasure, your garden can help save you energy — or even provide you energy if you grow a vegetable garden. Smart planning in advance can help you create an energy-efficient garden that will last all season long. Take advantage of rain barrels A rain barrel can save you a significant… Continue reading.

If you look around your home, you’re likely to have more devices and equipment that require electricity than ever before. Our connected lives are increasingly dependent upon more electricity to function. At the same time, as demand for electricity rises, Jay County REMC must deliver an uninterrupted 24/7 power supply — regardless of market conditions… Continue reading.

Camp Kilowatt  Date: June 7-10 A fun and unique camp experience for students entering seventh grade. The camp takes place in early June and gives kids a chance to learn about energy while making new friends and enjoying activities and games. This three-day camp includes horseback riding, electric cooperative education, rock climbing, swimming and much… Continue reading.

This time of the year, dangerous conditions could confine families to their homes for days at a time. MAKE SURE TO PLAN AND PREPARE your home for the winter months.  Indiana winters include everything from heavy snows, to freezing rain, to ice storms — sometimes all in one day. All of those forms of winter… Continue reading.

Icicles dangling from your home’s gutters may be a sign that problems are about to gush in. Many people think of icicles as one of winter’s picturesque images. If your roof faces the south, you may even see icicles forming during the day as the sun melts the snow. Yet icicles elsewhere on the roof, or… Continue reading.

Don’t rely on extension cords to solve the problem of inadequate electrical outlets. Recognize the signs of an overloaded outlet; if your outlets are overloaded, head to your circuit panel and reset them. Familiarize yourself with your circuit panel before problems could occur.  It’s a common problem for most of us: relying on a handy… Continue reading.

One of my favorite events will take place on June 24 when we will host our annual meeting for you, our members. I always look forward to this event because it’s a great opportunity for me, the board of directors and our employees to talk with our members and hear what’s on their minds.  We… Continue reading.

by Carly Nichols One of the trickiest things about being an adult is knowing if you are making the right decisions. Life is full of choices (though some may be less important than others), and can affect your whole family. No one knows this better than Kayci Zimmerman, owner of The Pink Barn Company in… Continue reading.