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The value of electric cooperatives

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Posted on Jan 26, 2017 in Southern Indiana Power

There are three main types of electricity providers in the U.S. Investor-owned utilities (IOUs) serve primarily densely populated areas, like Evansville and Indianapolis. Municipal-owned utilities also serve densely populated cities from the large such as Richmond to the small like Troy. And, of course, there are rural electric cooperatives like Southern Indiana Power that serve… Continue reading.

Nearly $17,500 in grants awarded

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Posted on Jan 26, 2017 in Southern Indiana Power

Cannelton Volunteer Fire Dept. was awarded $2,000 to purchase a HydroVent nozzle (hydraulic ventilation and suppression tool). New Boston Volunteer Fire Department was awarded $1,808 to purchase four new pagers. Spencer County EMA was awarded $2,933.35 to purchase first aid kits for each law enforcement officer in active shooter situations. Fulda Sportsman Club was awarded… Continue reading.

Highlights of Dec. 28 board meeting

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Posted on Jan 26, 2017 in Southern Indiana Power

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Dec. 28 board meeting. All directors were present along with President/CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. The Nov. 30 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. The membership certificates and vouchers were reviewed and approved…. Continue reading.

2017 residential rebate program

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Posted on Jan 26, 2017 in Orange County REMC

Get more information and application forms at www.myremc.coop. Your electric cooperative reserves the right to approve, deny or select the appropriate incentive. Prior approval from your electric co-op is required for electric resistance incentives. To qualify, the home in which the equipment is installed must be occupied year-round, and an energy management switch must be… Continue reading.

Linemen retire after combined 62 years

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Posted on Jan 26, 2017 in Orange County REMC

Orange County REMC bids farewell to Journeyman Linemen Gary Cheatham and Jeff Bennett as they announced their retirement this month. Cheatham has been employed by the co-op for 36 years and Bennett for 26 years. “You can never make yourself or the company ready for the retirement of guys like Jeff Bennett and Gary Cheatham,”… Continue reading.

New operational substation

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Posted on Jan 26, 2017 in Orange County REMC

Back in the fall of 2013, Orange County REMC finished a new construction work plan. This plan, a basic part of nearly all REMC portfolios, provides the basis of most of the new construction activity in future years. One part of that plan was to construct a new substation to handle potential future overloading of… Continue reading.

Employee news

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Posted on Jan 26, 2017 in Harrison REMC

New employees The directors and employees at Harrison REMC would like to welcome our newest team members — Rebecca Hughes and Cody Hussung. Hughes works as an accounting assistant. She and her family reside in Corydon. Hussung works as a GIS/mapping technician. He and his family reside in Lanesville. Retirement Accounting Assistant Virginia Taylor retired… Continue reading.

A 2017 preview

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Posted on Jan 26, 2017 in Harrison REMC

Wow! It’s hard to believe we are already in the second month of 2017. Although it doesn’t feel like it now, spring is right around the corner. But, until that time, the weather will be cold, and many of us will be looking for ways to survive the winter.  Below are a few comments that… Continue reading.

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Is your information up to date?

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Posted on Jan 26, 2017 in Harrison REMC

In order for Harrison REMC to provide you with the best service possible, we are reminding everyone the importance of keeping your information updated. If you have any change in the following, please call 812-738-4115 or email cracicot@harrisonremc.com to update your information: Changing your name Adding a name or phone number to the account Changing… Continue reading.

Opportunities for youth

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Posted on Jan 26, 2017 in Harrison REMC

Apply for a scholarship Applications are now available for high school seniors who will be attending a college/university in the counties of Floyd, Clark or Harrison in Indiana or Jefferson County in Kentucky. Harrison REMC provides scholarships to encourage our local youth to continue their education. The eligibility requirements for the REMC scholarships are as… Continue reading.

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