For most people, their electricity provider is just the company that keeps the lights on. However, an REMC’s relationship with its consumer-owners is different. Since the 1930s, REMCs have thrived because of the political engagement between their consumer-owners and local, state and federal governments. Indiana’s electric cooperatives advocate for rural Hoosiers like you on the… Continue reading.

Some of the coolest new tech for your home will chill you out in the summer and keep you toasty in the winter – while reducing your carbon footprint and lowering your energy costs. If your home is cooled by an air source heat pump, the system also heats your home in the winter. And… Continue reading.

I’d like to discuss the recent and unprecedented wintry weather that barreled into Texas and knocked out power across the state. Reports stated 3 million people were without electricity days after the storm had passed. The winter storm will lead officials to reevaluate the electric grid to prevent a similar event in the future. Could… Continue reading.

Warren County REMC held its 2021 annual meeting on Wednesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. at the REMC office. The meeting was held virtually to follow current COVID-19 guidelines. A total of 342 members returned their completed election ballots (printed in the March Indiana Connection) in support of nominated board members: Dwain R. Akers; David… Continue reading.

Trees conserve energy in the summer, and save you money. Properly planted trees can cut your air -conditioning costs by 15-35%. Trees help clear the air. Trees produce the oxygen we breathe, and reduce air pollution by lowering air temperature through respiration and by retaining particulates. Trees bring songbirds close by. Bird songs will fill… Continue reading.

If you were asked to associate an image or a person with Warren County REMC, I bet you would picture a lineworker. Some of the most visible employees of the co-op, lineworkers work tirelessly to ensure our community receives uninterrupted power 24/7.  “Lineworker” is listed as one of the top 10 most dangerous jobs in… Continue reading.

Please join the Warren County REMC family in extending best wishes to Neal Gremore, who retired on March 11 after 41 years of service to the cooperative. Gremore started his career with Warren County REMC in 1980 on its brush crew. He then entered the Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program through Indiana Electric Cooperatives. Through the… Continue reading.

As the weather begins to warm up, kids and adults alike will soon head outside to play and perform winter cleanup. Before you do, remember to look up and be alert for power lines and other electrical hazards, the best way to stay safe from electrocution — and even death. For kids Never fly a… Continue reading.