Instead of my normal monthly article, for several months we will be featuring each of our seven districts. Each one is a unique and special place to call home. We’ve also asked each board member from those districts to tell us a little about where they live and why they love being there. We hope… Continue reading.
At Kankakee Valley REMC, community is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that to receive support, we must first give it. Our mission is to provide financial aid to schools, first responders, community service organizations, and many others who share our commitment to enhancing our community’s well-being. As Operation Round Up celebrated… Continue reading.
Harrison REMC has offered a time-of-day (TOD) rate option since 1988. The TOD rate reflects wholesale energy costs, which are determined by two factors: an energy charge and a demand charge. The REMC’s wholesale costs are low when the demand for energy decreases (off-peak) and higher when demand increases (on-peak). The TOD rate reflects the… Continue reading.
Sometimes, that’s how it feels when it comes to electric cooperatives and renewable energy, but Harrison REMC is doing its part even when you can’t see it. However, one place you can see renewable energy is at the Lanesville Solar Field, a 4,300-panel array located in Georgetown, just north of the Georgetown/Lanesville Road exit on… Continue reading.
Harrison REMC has posted a list of individuals who were issued a capital credit refund in June 2022 for the capital credit year of 1986-1987 but have not claimed their refunds. Each refund was mailed to the last known address on record at the REMC. A notice of where to obtain the list of unclaimed… Continue reading.
Fall is a good time to schedule a tune-up for your heating system. Home heating accounts for a large portion of winter energy bills, and no matter what kind of system you have, you can save energy and money by regularly maintaining your equipment. Proper equipment maintenance and upgrades, combined with recommended insulation, air sealing,… Continue reading.
Because transparency is a core value of electric cooperatives, we have a responsibility to tell you about not only our successes but also our challenges. In May, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a rule that impacts energy production from power plants. The power plant rule will challenge access to reliable electricity for communities… Continue reading.
With SmartHub, our member-facing account management tool, you can control which notifications you receive and how. The newest option available is payment reminders. You can decide how many days prior to your bill due date you would like to receive a reminder and whether you want an email or a text message. This can help… Continue reading.
If you currently own an electric vehicle or purchase one, please let us know so we can better serve you. As more members buy EVs, it’s helpful to know where they’re located in our area so we can ensure we have the necessary infrastructure in place to meet charging needs and provide reliable power to… Continue reading.
Before conducting home energy audits as LaGrange County REMC’s Energy Advisor, Jake Taylor was involved in building houses — from breaking ground to handing the keys to the new homeowner. He also taught a trades class to many of the young builders working on them and showed them the potential of a career. Taylor spent… Continue reading.
South Central Indiana REMC (SCI) hosted a one-day Energy Explorers Camp for students in grades four through six, while Henry County REMC hosted a full-week Summer Cooperative Camp for high school students. While the camps are still coming of age, being in their third and sixth years, respectively, they are finding a way to raise… Continue reading.
