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.
Calendars and Farmers’ Almanacs Stop by the REMC office and pick up your free copy of the 2021 Farmers’ Almanac and the 2021 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art. 2021 Rebate Program If you’re thinking about an energy efficient upgrade to your home or business, visit www.myremc.coop to get information about the 2021 Rebate Program. Scholarships… Continue reading.
Have you ever had questions about Orange County REMC bill? Do you ever wonder how much electricity you use, and when? If you’ve ever had questions about your account, our innovative web and mobile app, SmartHub, can help provide some answers. SmartHub is available through the Orange County REMC website and as a mobile app… Continue reading.
Holt joins Orange County Fiber Michael Holt has been recently hired as a Fiber Technician for the Orange County Fiber team. He earned his degree in telecommunications fom Lincoln Trails College. He and his wife Joy have a son, Tristian, and a daughter, Leona. Houchin named to board of directors Daniel Houchin is the new… Continue reading.
Orange County Rural Electric Membership Corporation is the recipient of federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discrimination based on… Continue reading.
Renewable energy is playing an increased role in electricity production. While I am in favor of renewables, I am concerned about how much we depend on it. The major forms of renewable energy being produced these days are solar and wind, which are not forms of baseload generation (24/7 electricity production). The industry is retiring… Continue reading.
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the Marshall County REMC Operation Round Up board awarded $4,433 to three local organizations. Junior Achievement Serving Marshall County received funding to help provide the Personal Finance program to two classes at Lincoln Junior High School. Junior Achievement’s Personal Finance program allows students to experience the interrelationship between today’s financial decisions… Continue reading.
Due to the uncertainties regarding COVID-19, we are going to conduct our annual meeting a little differently this year. We will have drive-up registration and voting, and we will announce the winners of the election via a live stream of our annual business meeting. More details on the location and time of the meeting will… Continue reading.
Ah, the kitchen. It’s undeniably one of the most-loved rooms in our homes. It’s where we gather with family and friends for our favorite meals and memories. But like most of us, you probably aren’t thinking about saving energy when you’re planning that perfect dish. Here are four ways you can save energy in the… Continue reading.
Marshall County REMC has seen a rise in our members reporting scam calls in our area. Demands for immediate payment with threats of disconnection over the phone are scams. Marshall County REMC will not ask for payment information over the phone or through prepaid cards, gift cards or other unusual methods of payment. If you… Continue reading.
With the end of 2020 just around the corner, I can’t help but reflect on your cooperative’s many successes throughout the year. To kick off the year, your cooperative’s leadership team developed a strategic plan to help drive continuous improvements while also focusing on our strengths. We developed a variety of goals relating to finance,… Continue reading.
Boone Grove High School basketball players enjoy the “stadium” effect the gym’s new lighting provides. School officials lit up when learning about the energy cost savings that came with it. Boone Grove High School was one of the 20 recipients of Power Moves® rebates from Kankakee Valley REMC in 2020. Your local electric cooperative offers… Continue reading.
Help bring joy and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children. KV REMC is accepting toys now until Dec. 9. Due to the lobby being closed, the collection box will be located outside the KV REMC front doors.
