Orange County REMC
Orange County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Orleans, Indiana. As a cooperative, Orange 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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Gaddis joins REMC team
Morgan Gaddis joined the co-op team on Dec. 6, 2021, as a member service representative. Morgan graduated from Orleans High School and is married to Damion Gaddis. They have three children: Wesley, Kinsley, and Huxley.
Festival Guides and calendars still available
While supplies last, members are invited to stop by the REMC office and pick up a free copy the 2022 Indiana Festival Guide and 2022 Student Art Calendar, illustrated by students across the state of Indiana.
Pilot programs lead to energy savings
As technology continues to improve and change the landscape of energy demand, Hoosier Energy and its 18 not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative member-consumers throughout central and southern Indiana and southeastern Illinois, are changing with it. Maximizing the opportunities for technological advancement, Hoosier Energy works with its members to develop, implement and evaluate various pilot programs that… Continue reading.
Working with local legislators
The phrase “All politics is local” means that even national politics have a local impact, and people care most about issues that directly affect them. At Orange County REMC, we think it’s important to be aware of political issues on the nationl level, but even more critical to develop and cultivate relationships with local legislators… Continue reading.
Small change changes lives
Operation Round up is a program that allows REMC members to automatically round up their monthly bill to the next dollar. The extra few cents from each rounded up account is put into a fund that is overseen by a group of trustees who are also REMC members. Local groups, programs and organizations can apply… Continue reading.
Orange County REMC Scholarships available
Each year we invest in our community by assisting our young members in their pursuit of higher education by awarding scholarships to our graduating seniors. Applicant requirements The parents or legal guardians of the applicant must be a cooperative member. The parents or legal guardians of the applicant must be participating in Operation Round Up…. Continue reading.
Save money and energy with the 2022 rebate program
AIR-TO-AIR HEAT PUMPS New construction or replacing gas or heat pump: $750 — Dual/Variable Speed Compressor Replacing electric resistance heat: $1,500 — Dual/Variable Speed Compressor $800 — Single Speed Compressor GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP New construction or replacing electric resistance heat, gas, heat pump or geothermal: $1,500 — Desuperheater or “hot water assist” recommended on new… Continue reading.
Pick up these FREE publications from your REMC
While supplies last, members are invited to stop by the REMC office and pick up a free copy of these publications: 2022 Indiana Festival Guide 2022 Student Art Calendar 2022 Farmers’ Almanac
Increasing efficiency on the farm
The heating of poultry barns can be a huge expense for farmers, especially during the winter. Opportunities to find new and efficient ways to decrease energy use for barn heating could help lessen that burden. In that effort, the Beneficial Electrification League (BEL), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting beneficial electrification of the economy, along… Continue reading.
Co-op programs help you during the holiday season — and beyond
Just the thought of the holiday season brings a smile to my face and evokes a sense of nostalgia and reflection. At Orange County REMC, we’re driven by a sense of mission and purpose and our team feels a strong connection to our community and our members, because we live here too. While many community-focused… Continue reading.