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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2-1-1: Helping Hoosiers live better
2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that helps Hoosiers across Indiana find the local resources they need. Whether you need information about housing, shelters, addiction recovery resources, help with food, water, medical expenses, or utility bill assistance, just call 211, or go online to in211.communityos.org.
Resilient Upgrades
Upgrading 1,680 miles of the electrical grid is a significant endeavor in the best of times. Throw in a pandemic, and it’s easy to imagine how the whole thing could get off track. But that’s not what happened with a recent project. Hoosier Energy takes a proactive approach toward grid reliability. This can be seen… Continue reading.
Affordable electricity powers our quality of life
Most of us use electricity, either directly or indirectly, at almost all times. Because electricity is so abundant and available with the simple flip of a switch, it’s easy to take it for granted. According to the Energy Information Agency (EIA), the typical U.S. household now uses more air conditioning, appliances and consumer electronics than… Continue reading.
Check out our website: myremc.coop
Remote bill pay options Our website offers details about several ways to pay your bill without coming into the office. The Pay-by-Phone service allows members to pay their bill by check or credit card over the phone by calling 833-890-7734. SmartHub Our SmartHub app makes it easy to view and pay your bill from your… Continue reading.
Welcome our newest employee
Orange County Fiber, the telecommunications subsidiary of Orange County REMC, is proud to announce the addition of Denny Cambron to our team. Cambron attended West Washington High School. He and his wife, Carri, live in Hardinsburg with their three children —Jaxson, Laney and Cullen.
Renewable generation
In the early 2000s, Hoosier Energy began diversifying how it generates electricity. New resources include hydro, solar, landfill gas and wind power. The addition of these renewable resources has been strategic, allowing your co-op’s power supplier to meet the needs of member-consumers like you. Hoosier Energy is pleased to announce that Hallador Energy Company will… Continue reading.
A balanced fuel mix promotes power reliability
As I’ve noted before in my past columns, the energy industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation as consumer demand for more renewable energy sources grows, and innovation and technology continue to advance exponentially. You’re likely witnessing this energy evolution first — hand. In driving across the region, you may have noticed fields of solar panels… Continue reading.
Save on summer fun!
Orange County REMC members can get exclusive discounts to Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari with the Holiday World Fun Club. Just visit www.myremc.coop and look under the “REMC Store” menu for Discount Holiday World Tickets. This page will provide the username, password, and link to the Fun Club website for members to purchase their discounted… Continue reading.