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.
The holidays are just around the corner. And because displays go up earlier and earlier in the stores, you’ve no doubt been tempted to purchase new holiday lights. Light-emitting diodes, more commonly known as LEDs, consume far less electricity than incandescent bulbs, and decorative LED light strings such as Christmas tree lights are no different…. Continue reading.
Being an electric cooperative member offers a unique opportunity to be part of the decision-making process in 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 decisions for… Continue reading.
Safety at Hoosier Energy is so highly regarded that it tops the company’s list of core values and is an integral part of Hoosier Energy’s mission statement. Hoosier Energy’s “Safe by Choice” initiative is designed to emphasize safety both at work and at home. Below are three tips that we feel will help you and… Continue reading.
Eating carrots will greatly improve your eyesight, cracking your knuckles leads to arthritis and watching too much TV will harm your vision. We’ve all heard the old wives’ tales, but did you know there are also misconceptions about home energy use? Don’t be fooled by common energy myths. myth: The higher the thermostat setting, the… Continue reading.
Harrison REMC is offering an opportunity for children to visit with Santa on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 3:30–6:30 p.m. A photographer will be on hand to capture each child’s time with Santa. A photo of each child will be available at no charge and parents can also bring a camera to take their own photo…. Continue reading.
If you’re in the market to buy or build a home, or you’re ready to remodel your current home, attend one of the REMC’s FREE Touchstone Energy® Home seminars. You’ll learn great ways to save money through energy-efficient construction techniques. Seminars are 7-9:30 p.m. at Harrison REMC, 1165 Old Forest Road, Corydon. High Performance Home,… Continue reading.
Opry Mills Mall, Nashville, Tennessee: Dec. 1 | $50 It’s our annual trip to the largest mall in Nashville, Tennessee. Make your list and check it twice because this trip is really nice! Take a nap coming and going, enjoy plenty of good restaurant options and don’t worry about parking hassles. We will leave… Continue reading.
I want you to buy less of what Tipmont has to sell. I am not kidding, joking or teasing you. I truly want to help you lower your monthly energy bill from Tipmont. In most other organizations, including investor-owned utilities, I would be run out the door for even thinking this. Thankfully for you, Tipmont… Continue reading.
“If you don’t pick a good concept, don’t call me wondering why it didn’t work out.” A food-industry friend’s advice regularly rolled through Lee Stanish’s mind as he weighed how to turn his weekend-warrior BBQ expertise into a (nearly) 24/7 endeavor of running a restaurant. “Lots of people make great barbecue,” Stanish said. “I knew… Continue reading.
Spring is an optimal time of year to dream up and achieve your landscaping masterpiece, but in Indiana, planting shrubs in the fall gives the plants a head start at establishing roots in the season’s cool, moist soil. If any of your fall projects require digging — such as planting trees or shrubs, or setting… Continue reading.
Tipmont Journeyman Lineman Bob Palmer is featured in this year’s Lafayette United Way campaign thanks to his work with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. According to his poster, “A few years ago, I met a friend of mine who was serving in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, and I saw firsthand the impact… Continue reading.
Tipmont Engineering has noticed some flickering issues with LED bulbs and dimmer switches. It appears the flickering is caused when new LED bulbs are added to circuits controlled by dimmers. The dimming effect in older dimmers is created by repeatedly switching electric power on and off many times per second. This switching reduces total power… Continue reading.
