As November kicks off, it’s hard to believe we’ll soon be gathering with family and friends to celebrate the Thanksgiving season. This festive time of year brings joy and warmth, but as the weather gets cooler and we spend more time indoors, the holidays can also bring increased energy use and a higher risk of… Continue reading.
Heating your living space can use more energy than any other system in your home. By combining proper equipment maintenance and upgrades with proper air sealing, recommended insulation and thermostat settings, you can save money on your energy bill. Houses work as a complete system, meaning one thing can have an effect on another. It… Continue reading.
Low voter turnout has been a topic of conversation for the last several election cycles. Since the 1960s, voter turnout during presidential elections has seen a steady decline — with the occasional uptick here and there. In the 2016 primary election cycle, voter turnout in most states was only 21 to 30 percent, and this… Continue reading.
You see it all the time: “Orange County REMC, your Touchstone Energy cooperative.” So, what is Touchstone Energy? Touchstone Energy is the national network of electric cooperatives that provide resources and leverages partnerships to help its member cooperatives and their employees better engage and serve their members. Orange County REMC, as a member, has numerous… Continue reading.
Brandon Bambusch Orange County REMC Apprentice Lineman Brandon Bambusch has been with the cooperative for three years. He and his wife, Hanna (Hensley) Bambusch, have a daughter, Emily, and are expecting another child next spring. Bambusch is a drummer for the praise worship band at Agape Ministries in Salem. Scott… Continue reading.
Southern Indiana Power traveled to William Tell Elementary and Perry Central schools to teach electric safety with a live line demonstration. Tots Lots preschool kids came to the office for the demonstration and also experienced bucket truck demonstrations. Local law enforcement and EMA personnel, including Perry County Sheriff Dept., Tell City Police Dept., Cannelton Police… Continue reading.
There are so many benefits that come with co-op membership, but perhaps one of the best benefits is capital credits. What are capital credits, you ask? At the end of each year, Southern Indiana Power calculates our operating margin, which is the amount by which our income exceeded our expenses during the year. We then… Continue reading.
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Sept. 28 board meeting. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. The Aug. 31 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. The membership certificates and vouchers were reviewed and approved…. Continue reading.
Marshall County REMC advises members to use extreme caution when paying their bills online or through the Marshall County REMC mobile app. Other websites claiming to be Marshall County REMC payment portals may charge a fee to sign up on their site or could potentially be a scam. The online bill payment customer service portal… Continue reading.
The annual Marshall County Ag Day was held Thursday, Sept. 15, for area third graders at Centennial Park in Plymouth. Children learned about the value of agriculture to our community. Presenter topics included bees/pollination, electric safety, ducks, swine, sheep, goats, dairy, beef, conservation of natural resources, crop production, farm safety and draft horses. Journeyman Lineman… Continue reading.
Page Day Page Day gives students an opportunity to see the Indiana Legislature in action. Highlights include touring the governor’s office and the Statehouse. Participants will also meet and have their pictures taken with their state legislators. The program is open to high school students. Students must have reliable transportation to and from the Indiana… Continue reading.
Ah, the Digital Age. We have gadgets galore; the ability to manage our homes in new and innovative ways; brilliant images and captivating sounds of modern entertainment options; and, of course, the internet. Clearly, digital devices reign supreme. Yet these cool new capabilities come with a couple of pitfalls — vampire loads and the issue… Continue reading.
When Ralphie Parker’s dad attempts to plug his glorious but tragically fra-gee-lee “Italian” leg lamp into an overloaded wall outlet in the holiday movie classic “A Christmas Story,” there first came a “snap of a few sparks” and the “whiff of ozone” before the lamp blazed forth in the front window. While that’s a funny… Continue reading.
