HOW IT WORKS When you sign up for Operation Round Up, your electric bill is rounded up to the nearest whole dollar each month. For example, a bill of $74.25 would become $75. The 75-cent difference is placed into the Operation Round Up trust fund. The average total contribution each year is about $6 and… Continue reading.

To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the June 26 board meeting. 1. All directors were present, along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. Amy Ramsey, manager of finance & accounting, was also present. 2. The May 22, 2024, board meeting minutes were reviewed… Continue reading.

By looking at SmartHub®, you can see what days affected your bill more than others and possibly relate it to an event that happened on those days. For instance, were kids home from college or family in town? It may be why your bill is higher than normal.

Following the successful completion of the Steuben County REMC Annual Meeting held virtually on June 8, the board of directors recently convened for their reorganization meeting. After Wayne Gingerich informed the board of his desire to step back from a chairman role. Corp. Council James McEntarfer then facilitated the election process for the following new… Continue reading.

In this article series, we explore terminology commonly used by internet providers. We will delve into how these terms relate to automobiles and driving through text and graphic illustrations. As the series progresses, we will continue building on the automobile concept. Internet bandwidth Internet bandwidth is the maximum amount of data that can be transferred… Continue reading.

Summer means fun in the sun and spending time in the water to cool off. But remember, electricity and water never mix! Read the safety tips below and fill in the blanks with the correct choice from the word bank.  1. When possible, use __________ operated or rechargeable devices when you’re near water sources like… Continue reading.

As we all look for ways to save money in this age of increasing inflation, I think about a typical daily routine and how much value it provides, compared to the money it costs. If you grab a latte on the way to work, that’s $6 every morning, a fast-food combo with a burger, fries… Continue reading.

NEW HIRE AND RETIREMENTS We are pleased to introduce the most recent member of our team, fiber technician Dustin Rosenbaum, while also wishing three other employees a “happy retirement.” We appreciate the many years of service these individuals have dedicated to the Orange County REMC and Orange County Fiber. DUSTIN ROSENBAUM Dustin Rosenbaum started at… Continue reading.

Camp Kilowatt Ella Guetig, Campbellsburg, was sponsored by Orange County REMC to attend Camp Kilowatt. The camp was held June 5–8 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston. More than 90 campers representing 28 Indiana electric cooperatives attended the event, along with chaperones from local co-ops. Camp Kilowatt featured many typical camp activities such as horseback riding,… Continue reading.

REMOTE BILL PAY OPTIONS Our website offers details about several ways to pay your bill without making a trip to the office. The Pay-by-Phone service allows members to pay their bill by check or credit card over the phone by simply calling 833-890-7734. SMARTHUB Our SmartHub app makes it easy to view and pay your… Continue reading.

On Tuesday, June 25, at about 10:15 a.m., a strong storm system produced heavy rain and high winds that caused widespread damage to our power grid throughout Marshall County. At peak, Marshall County REMC had almost 5,000 of our 8,000 meters out of power for an extended period. Most of the damage to the REMC… Continue reading.