Modern farming often relies on data and equipment with GPS and auto-guidance systems. However, even with these modern conveniences, farm workers must remain vigilant. That’s because farming is considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. Massive machinery is indispensable to farming, but the same impressive size, height, and extensions make them… Continue reading.
As a member-owned cooperative, the better Orange County REMC understands you, the better we can serve you. That’s why we occasionally survey our members to identify emerging trends in power use among important matters. Research about the types of heating and cooling systems, electronic devices and appliances used by our consumers, as well as the… Continue reading.
Electricity is something we all take for granted. Unless there’s a power outage, we assume when we flip the switch or turn on an appliance, everything will work as expected. We don’t always consider what will happen if something is awry. “If there’s a problem with your home’s wiring — or if it’s inadequate for… Continue reading.
More than $381,000 has been given back to local communities through Operation Round Up.
Energy vampires might be lurking in your house. Many common household devices are energy vampires. Look for anything that has a remote control — TVs, gaming consoles, computer monitors and printers. You may find a vampire. How can you keep the vampires away? Plug these items into a power strip. Flip the switch to reduce… Continue reading.
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If your car comes in contact with an electric line, it’s vitally important to know what to do… Remain inside your vehicle. If you are in your car, you are not part of electricity’s path, which always looks for the shortest way to the ground. Honk your horn to alert a passerby. If someone stops… Continue reading.
Join Harrison REMC in celebrating cooperatives in Indiana and across America during National Cooperative Month. Every October, cooperatives are recognized for the qualities that make the business model unique: local democratic control, commitment to supporting the communities they serve and improving quality of life, special benefits and services, and the return of margins (the co-op… Continue reading.
Effective August 2016, the REMC board of directors approved changes to the district boundaries to make it easier for members to determine their district. The new district boundaries are now defined by county and township. The only exception to this change is Harrison Township in Harrison County. It will be split among districts 6 and… Continue reading.
As a member-owned cooperative, the better Orange County REMC understands you, the better we can serve you. That’s why we occasionally survey our members to identify emerging trends in power use among important matters. Research about the types of heating and cooling systems, electronic devices and appliances used by our consumers, as well as the… Continue reading.
You could be a winner. Tell us your story. If you’re a fifth through eighth grader making a difference in your community and you live on electric cooperative lines, apply now for the 2016 Youth Power and Hope Awards. Electric Consumer and Indiana’s electric cooperatives are proud to sponsor the Youth Power and Hope Awards program…. Continue reading.
Robert White Orange County REMC Journeyman Lineman Robert White has been with the co-op for 10 years. He and his wife, Ashley, have one daughter, Kaitlyn. He enjoys racing and camping and is an instructor for Hunter Education. Michael Newlin Orange County REMC Journeyman Lineman Michael Newlin has been with the… Continue reading.
Don’t wait for cold weather to find out your ETS units are not functioning properly. Call 812-865-2229 locally or 888-337-5900 (toll-free) to schedule your ETS check-up. REMC will lower the normal $50 service call to only $25 for the first unit and $5 for each additional unit. The ETS service call for the first unit… Continue reading.
