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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Generating power from the wind
Hoosier Energy purchases energy generated from the wind at farms in Indiana, Iowa and Illinois. The turbine generators capture the kinetic energy of the wind and convert it into electricity. Output from these wind farms is enough to power 21,000 homes. For more information about Hoosier Energy’s generation sources, log onto hoosierenergy.com/about/energy-strategy. Your energy producer is a… Continue reading.
Your board of director candidates
District 3 (incumbent) Danny Easterday is the director for District 3. He is a lifelong resident of Orange County and has served as REMC director of District 3 for the past 27 years. He’s completed the required courses to earn the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certification. Easterday is a graduate of Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree… Continue reading.
Kirby Stailey to perform at 2018 annual meeting
Orange County REMC members will be treated to the music of Kirby Stailey at the 2018 annual meeting. Stailey 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 to name… Continue reading.
Project Update: 2018
As some members have witnessed firsthand, Orange County REMC has already been busy in 2018. Earlier this year, we began construction of the tie line from the Spring Mill substation to the Chaillaux substation, with activity down Parks Implement Road and Burton Cemetery Road. This is a very large project, with more than four… Continue reading.
How landfill methane power plants work
Hoosier Energy landfill methane gas (LMG) units generate 18 megawatts of energy. It is part of the “all of the above” energy strategy that includes coal, natural gas and other renewable sources. LMG systems capture gases released from decaying organic material in solid waste landfills to power gas turbines like the one shown. Landfill generation… Continue reading.
Hydropower keeps energy flowing
Since 2012, Hoosier Energy has had a power purchase agreement at a 4-megawatt hydroelectric facility near Dayton, Illinois. The plant produces about 18,000 megawatt-hours annually — enough to power about 1,500 homes. A 600-foot long dam on the Fox River regulates water flow that is directed to a side canal. Electricity at this facility is… Continue reading.
The power behind your power
Lineworker Appreciation Day – April 9 As April arrives, it brings with it the showers that produce spring flowers. It also heralds the beginning of a potentially stormy season that can inherently include power outages. While Orange County REMC strives to provide reliable electricity to our members, there are times when Mother Nature has other plans…. Continue reading.
Emerging outdoor lighting technologies
Emerging technologies for outdoor lighting are coming in the form of new controls and networking capabilities. More on that shortly, but first, here is a quick recap of the lighting family tree. All electric light sources have a common ancestor — Thomas Edison’s incandescent bulb. Most of us think of the incandescent bulb as strictly… Continue reading.
Orleans Dogwood Festival
April 23–29 Celebrating 50 Years 1968-2018 Arts and crafts Carnival rides Live entertainment Everybody’s favorite parade Viewing of the Dogwoods Lots of fun activities for the entire family More info and full schedule of events at www.orleansdogwoodfestival.com
Notice to REMC members:
Orange County REMC has contracted with American Energy Services, which will begin pole inspections and testing in the Chaillaux substation area. Work in this area will begin in early May. More information will be included in next month’s Electric Consumer.
Celebrate and communicate
Orange County REMC wouldn’t exist without our members. That’s because YOU are our REMC. But, have you ever wondered, why go to our annual meeting? There are at least three great reasons why you should make plans to attend: It’s fun! It’s free! It’s all for you! Join us on Friday, June 8, at Paoli… Continue reading.
Save the date!
Friday, June 8 Paoli Jr./Sr. High School 501 S. Elm St., Paoli Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Entertainment at 5:30 p.m. Business meeting at 7 p.m. Free catered meal Bounce houses for kids Registration prize for each membership Drawing for door prizes Directors up for election: District 3 — Danny Easterday (incumbent) District 6 —… Continue reading.