Instead of my normal monthly article, for several months we will be featuring each of our seven districts. Each one is a unique and special place to call home. We’ve also asked each board member from those districts to tell us a little about where they live and why they love being there. We hope… Continue reading.
Deadline is Dec. 15! Apply at southernindianapower.com.
If your group or organization could benefit from a grant this fall,submit an application on or before Sept. 15. Applications are available online at southernindianapower.com under the “Community” menu.
Camp Kilowatt energized students from June 7–10 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana. This fun, powerful and unique experience brings incoming seventh graders to a 650-acre campground for a combination of traditional camp activities (e.g., archery, zip lining and swimming) and educational opportunities in alternative energy, internet safety, electricity generation and transmission, and more. Developed… Continue reading.
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the July 19 board meeting. 1. All directors were present. Also present were CEO Steve Seibert, Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton and Journeyman Lineman Clint Heeke. 2. As the first item of business, Heeke provided an inspiring presentation… Continue reading.
Recently, one of our newer employees asked me what makes electric co-ops different from other types of utilities. This month, I thought I’d share a few of the things I told her. Because we’re a co-op, we operate a little differently than other utilities. Orange County REMC’s decisions are made locally by directors who are… Continue reading.
After 17 years as an Orange County REMC employee, Robert White has accepted a position with Indiana Electric Cooperatives as a safety and risk management instructor. He has been instrumental in the transformation of Orange County REMC and will be greatly missed. This month, Chrystal Silverthorn, our custodian, celebrates five years with Orange County REMC…. Continue reading.
Join us on Oct. 13 anytime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for free food and giveaways as our way to say “thank you” to our members. Orange County REMC Garage7133 N. State Road 337, Orleans
Each month, members who wish to participate in Operation Round Up® can have Orange County REMC automatically round their electric and/or fiber bill to the next highest dollar. That extra spare change is added to a fund overseen by a volunteer group of trustees that review requests for grants for the funds. Details of the… Continue reading.
Everyone is looking for ways to streamline tasks throughout the day, and the SmartHub app from Orange County REMC can help you do just that. This free app makes it simple and convenient to do the following: SmartHub also has tools to help you analyze your electric use and do an easy comparison with the… Continue reading.
Indiana 211 is a free information and referral service that connects Hoosiers with help and answers from thousands of health and human service agencies and resources right in their local communities, quickly, easily and confidentially. Whether you need info about housing, shelters, addiction recovery, help with food, medical expenses or utility bill assistance, just call… Continue reading.
Accidental damage to electric infrastructure and fiber optic internet lines, whether the lines are buried underground or are overhead, can be costly to those responsible. Unfortunately, the cost of materials and labor in recent years has skyrocketed, causing repairs to become even more expensive. Oftentimes, damage to underground utilities can be avoided if people are… Continue reading.
