Beginning July 1, Hoosiers no longer have to pay the utility receipts tax. This tax elimination will annually put an estimated $28.5 million back in the pockets of 1.3 million Hoosiers served by the state’s 38 electric cooperatives.  Orange County REMC consumers alone will save an estimated $241,329  annually from the repeal of this tax…. Continue reading.

Orange County REMC sponsored, from left, Sydney Flynn and Faith Edwards at the annual Camp Kilowatt. The camp was held June 8-11, at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana.  Students entering seventh grade this fall were eligible to attend and were selected by their local cooperative to participate in the four-day program. 

Fiber Technician Tyler McKeighten joined our team on May 2. The Paoli native graduated from Paoli Junior/Senior High School. He and his wife, Ashley, have one child, Justin Thornton. McKeighten enjoys hunting, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

Enjoy a “staycation” this summer and some big fun on a small budget. Orange County REMC members can get exclusive discounts to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari with the Holiday World Fun Club. Just visit our website, www.myremc.coop and look under the “Member Services” menu for “Discount Holiday World Tickets.“ This webpage will provide the… Continue reading.

By Donna Walker As Hoosiers continue to experience rising electricity bills, it is important for you to know the factors driving these cost increases and what can be expected moving forward. You should also know Hoosier Energy and your local electric co-op are doing everything possible to minimize the impact to consumers.  Over the past… Continue reading.

If you listen carefully, you can hear a quiet transformation happening. Electric appliances and equipment are becoming more popular than ever among consumers. Advancements in technology and battery power, coupled with decreasing costs in technology development, are winning over consumers looking for comparable utility and versatility. A bonus is that use of electric equipment is… Continue reading.

Orange County REMC awards up to six $750 scholarships each year to recognize the academic and community achievements of outstanding local students. These scholarships are funded through the Operation Round Up program. Students who apply must be graduating the current year and accepted to attend an accredited college or trade school in Indiana. Listed below… Continue reading.

Ted Zatonksy joined the team in April as a materials assistant. Ted graduated from Salem High School. He lives in Salem and has two children, Abigail and Ireland. He enjoys riding motorcycles, shooting, and hiking. Carson Stailey joined the team in April as a locator. Carson graduated from Springs Valley High School and attended the… Continue reading.

Orange County REMC is proud to have a program in place that can easily direct funds to local groups and organizations that have a big impact and improve lives in our community. This program is called Operation Round Up®. REMC members who participate in Operation Round Up allow their monthly electric bills to be “rounded… Continue reading.

Michael Newlin, Orange County REMC foreman lineman, and Michael Anderson, Orange County Fiber coordinator, participated in the Dogwood Parade with their families on April 30.