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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How much does it cost?
Did you know that Orange County REMC has not increased rates since 2011? For eight years, the co-op has been able to absorb all cost increases we’ve encountered. In fact, Hoosier Energy just implemented a rate increase on wholesale power cost, and we also plan to absorb that without passing it onto the membership. Our… Continue reading.
REMC hires new employee
Please help us welcome Charles Hopper, our new materials manager. He and his wife, Amy, have one daughter, Alivia, and live in Orleans. He is a 1990 Orleans High School graduate who previously worked for Hall Brothers Transportation for 20 years. His family enjoys camping and fishing. He currently serves on the Orleans Cemetery board… Continue reading.
Dig smart. Dig safe. Call 811.
Installing a deck? Planning a pool? Planting a tree? No matter the undertaking, if your project requires digging, there’s an easy way to locate utility lines buried on your property. Dial 811. A simple call to 811 connects you with a regional center for locating utility lines. There is no charge for the service and… Continue reading.
Connecting Our Community
We are gearing up for our 2019 Annual Meeting, and as we make preparations, I wanted to give some insight behind this year’s annual meeting theme, “Connecting our Community.” Over 80 years ago, the farmers of Orange and surrounding counties came together to help connect the rural areas to the surrounding community by setting poles,… Continue reading.
Kirby Stailey
Orange County REMC members will again be treated to the music of Kirby Stailey at the 2019 Annual Meeting. Staily has been featured in live performances and interviews on numerous radio and TV stations. He has played at events alongside the president of the United States, the governor of Indiana, Eric Church, and Hawk Nelson… Continue reading.
Meet your 2019 director candidates
Randy Roberts has served on the board of directors for 30 years, representing District 2, which includes REMC service territory in Washington and Crawford counties. Roberts lives north of Campbellsburg and is a lifetime resident of Washington County. He and his wife, Sharon, have three children; Adrienne (Corey Baker), Paige (Justin Holsapple) and Landon (Lauren… Continue reading.
Dates To Remember
The Orange County REMC office will be closed May 27 as our employees spend Memorial Day with their families. The office will also close at noon on June 7 as our employees prepare for the 2019 Annual Meeting.
Pole testing this month
Contracted crews will be testing poles in the area served by the Mahan Substation in May. The area affected is outlined in red in the image above. Please expect extra service vehicles along roadsides in this area and drive safely.
REMC Names New Operations Manager
Orange County REMC recently promoted Billy Chastain to the position of operations manager, after serving several years as a staking engineer for the co-op. REMC General Manager/CEO Matt Deaton shared his thoughts about the decision to use Chastain to fill the vacancy. “Over the years, I have witnessed Billy continuing to make strides in technical… Continue reading.