To keep electricity flowing safely and reliably, Hoosier Energy crews must be ready for anything. This spring, anything meant woodpeckers, resulting in the Redbird Line Rebuild. A hole had been spotted in one of the poles at Structure 80, part of a right of way running through the Redbird State Recreation Area in Greene County…. Continue reading.

Lineworkers serve on the front lines of our nation’s energy needs and on April 18 Orange County REMC, along with other electric cooperatives across the country, will observe Lineworker Appreciation Day as a way to honor the brave men and women who work hard to keep the lights on. Line crews work around the clock,… Continue reading.

All REMC members who register and attend the annual meeting can vote for directors to serve the districts that are up for election in that calendar year. The information below details when deadlines occur in the election process. Incumbent directors whose terms expire in 2024 are:  District 3 – Danny Easterday (Does not intend to… Continue reading.

RANDY ROBERTS 35 years Randy Roberts is the director representing Orange County REMC District 2, which includes all of Washington County and that part of Crawford County served by the cooperative. Roberts has served on the board of directors since 1989 and celebrates his 35-year service anniversary on April 18. CHARLES HOPPER 5 years Charles… Continue reading.

As spring arrives, the weather often becomes more unpredictable. In our part of Indiana, sudden storms can cause widespread damage and even power outages. Now is the time to gather supplies to build an emergency kit, so your family can be prepared. In the event of a power outage, the following items in your emergency… Continue reading.

Before you start any spring projects that require digging on your property … CALL 811

Hoosier Energy strives to make helping communities and nonprofit organizations a priority within its territory, and the Community Impact Fund makes that possible. “Each year, we receive dozens of requests from local non-profits and statewide non-profits and vet those against a strategy we have developed,” said Matt Randall, manager of government and community relations, who… Continue reading.

Trees are majestic, beautiful, and good for the soul. But we also know that our members depend on us to deliver reliable power to their homes and businesses. That’s why Orange County REMC strives to balance maintaining the beautiful surroundings we all cherish with ensuring reliable electricity. You might not realize it, but there are… Continue reading.

MARCH 10 Daylight Savings Time begins. Move clocks ahead one hour. This is also a good time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors! MARCH 29