Even the wariest consumers can be duped. Scammers are developing new tactics every day. A “past due” scam, goes something like this: A customer gets a call from an 800-number that looks like a valid utility company phone number. Widely available spoofing software allows crooks to display what appears to be an official number on… Continue reading.

Saving money is what we all want to achieve 365 days a year, but especially during the holidays. So, why not shop and get a discount? Southern Indiana Power members can reap the savings at many local and national businesses by using their Co-op Connections Card. A list of local discounts can be found on… Continue reading.

Indiana Electric Cooperative Page Day – Jan. 31, Feb. 7 Spend a day in the Indiana Senate with students from REMCs around the state. See the Senate in action, observe policy debates, assist legistlators during session, and tour the governor’s office and Statehouse. REQUIREMENTS You must be available on Jan. 31 or Feb. 7 and… Continue reading.

Our new Outage Management System (OMS) has been fully implemented for the last few months and I would like to tell you a little bit more about it and how it works. When calling the new outage phone number 1-855-865-2229, option 1, the OMS uses either your service address, telephone number, or account number to… Continue reading.

If you are struck by the amount of screens, remotes, gaming controls, charging stations and cords that have become fixtures in your home, you are not alone. The typical American family is well connected and owns a variety of electronic devices. According to the PEW Research Institute, 95 percent of U.S. families have a cell… Continue reading.

With the demand for renewable energy projects growing, Orange County REMC is bringing the benefits of utility-scale solar energy to our community. On a slightly overcast fall day, Directors and representatives from Orange County REMC and Hoosier Energy dedicated a new, cooperative-owned, solar array on Thursday, September 14th. Thousands of solar panels near Mitchell are… Continue reading.

Marshall County REMC, in conjunction with eight other northeast Indiana electric cooperatives, sponsors the Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana. The sponsorship by the northeast Indiana cooperatives allows for each vet on the flight to receive a memory book, which includes a recap of the events throughout the day. The Honor Flight Network is a nonprofit… Continue reading.

Sixty-five linemen from 24 Indiana electric cooperatives, including Kenny Eggleston and John Yates of Marshall County REMC, assisted in the Hurricane Irma recovery efforts in Georgia and Florida. The massive storm left more than 6 million people, some 1.5 million who are co-op members, without power in the southeastern United States. REMC would like to… Continue reading.

The Annual Marshall County Ag Day was held Thursday, Sept. 14, for area third graders at Centennial Park in Plymouth. Children learned about the value of agriculture in our community. Presenter topics included bees/pollination, electrical safety, ducks, chicks, swine, sheep, goats, dairy, beef, conservation of natural resources, crop production, farm safety and draft horses. Journeyman… Continue reading.

Harrison REMC’s employees and directors work to keep your local cooperative in sound condition. Management and the REMC board consider the needs and expectations of the membership (reliable service at a reasonable price) while ensuring a skilled workforce is equipped with the necessary tools to perform duties in a safe and efficient manner. This past… Continue reading.

Being an electric cooperative member offers a unique opportunity to be a part of the decision-making process in the business. Because Harrison REMC is a cooperative, it is owned by its members. That means members are responsible for electing other members to take the leadership positions on the board of directors to help shape business… Continue reading.