The holiday season is finally upon us, and Santa and his elves have been especially busy as they gear up for their biggest night of the year.  It’s no secret that Santa is known for running an efficient workshop — how else could he make all those toys in time for Christmas Eve? Rumor has… Continue reading.

On the outskirts of Vevay, Indiana, part of the Hoosier Energy grid had substantial improvements made.  Hoosier Energy Substation Foreman Trevor Asche, who supervised the project, said the largest upgrade was to improve connections to a communication tower. The tower enables communication between Hoosier Energy system control and substation equipment. At this location, the substation… Continue reading.

November signals the end of autumn and reminds us that winter is just around the corner. Daylight Saving Time has ended, causing us to set our clocks back an hour to standard time. The leaves have changed color, and many have already fallen from the trees.  The air is cool and crisp, and we’ve put… Continue reading.

Over the years, you’ve probably heard or read about Southeastern Indiana REMC’s concern for our community. This is one of the core principles that sets cooperatives apart from other types of utilities and businesses. We’ve always taken this mission and responsibility to heart. It’s who we are as a co-op.  Over the past few months,… Continue reading.

Veterans Day | Nov. 11 REMC office closed  Watt’s Up Wednesday | Nov. 11, 9 a.m. Livestreaming on Facebook & YouTube Mobile Mammogram Program | Nov. 23 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Appointment required) Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 26 and 27 — REMC office closed

Even facing restrictions in the pandemic, hands-on learning continues to take place year-round for participants in the Hoosier Energy Apprentice Training and Safety program. With altered schedules, masks and social distances, lineworkers are honing their troubleshooting skills so they can identify situations encountered in the field. “Interacting with underground components is becoming more and more… Continue reading.

Deep-fried turkeys have had a bad reputation for years because most deep fryers were gas-powered and safe only for the outdoors. Enter electric deep fryers designed for use on kitchen countertops.  To fry your holiday bird, choose a high smoke-point oil such as peanut, canola or sunflower. Search the internet or ask friends for their… Continue reading.

Want to make this your most energy-wise Thanksgiving yet?  This year, ask those you invite to your home to bring more than just a side dish. Ask guests to come prepared to share their favorite ways to save energy and reduce their monthly electric bills. After dinner, go around the table and have each person… Continue reading.

October is a pretty special month for Southeastern Indiana REMC because it is National Co-op Month. Being a member of a co-op is special because you are also an owner. You own a stake in our business, and just like any stakeholder, there are many benefits to your membership.   One of the most important… Continue reading.

An independent research firm will contact some residential consumer-members through an internet or telephone survey to identify emerging trends in power use. If contacted, we hope you participate. Rest assured all of the information is confidential. You will never be asked for your name, account number, credit card number or payment of any type.

As an electric cooperative, our top priority is always to provide reliable, affordable energy to you, the consumer-members we serve. Because we are a co-op, our mission is to enrich the lives of our members and serve the long-term interests of our local community — and this mission has never been more critical than in… Continue reading.