At the end of each year, Southern Indiana Power calculates our operating margin, which is the amount our income exceeded our expenses during the year. We then allocate the operating margin as “capital credits” to each member based on the amount of electricity purchased throughout the year. When our board of directors determines it’s financially… Continue reading.
In order to keep your power flowing smoothly, we work hard to maintain the quality of our electric lines. One major issue that can cause disruption of your electric service happens when tree limbs and plant growth interfere with or fall on overhead electric lines. This can cause power outages, resulting in service calls, extra… Continue reading.
You would be concerned if you flipped on the light switch but remained in the dark. Having that light come on, of course, is our business. A variety of power resources are used to generate the electricity that turns those light on-all in an ongoing effort to make sure you have affordable, stable rates. We… Continue reading.
Kankakee Valley REMC is focused on providing safe, reliable electricity to our member-consumers in the most fiscally responsible way. To accomplish that, we regularly review our rates to ensure we are recouping our costs through our rate structure. In last month’s issue of Indiana Connection, we mentioned our recent rate study. As a non-profit cooperative,… Continue reading.
Your electric cooperative is run by a democratically elected board of directors. If leading your electric co-op interests you, consider running for directorship at the 2020 annual meeting to be held on June 4 at the Porter County Expo Center. Districts up for election are: District 4 which includes Davis, Center, Oregon, Washington, and North… Continue reading.
South Central School Corporation officials were studying how solar panels could help lower energy costs for schools when a solar salesperson told them that they didn’t have to look up the answer. They just had to look up. The South Central School Corporation received $10,035 in Power Moves® rebates from Kankakee Valley REMC, its local… Continue reading.
We live in a device-driven world. Our smartphones, tablets, laptops and an assortment of other devices help us communicate and connect. Companies spend billions pushing out a steady drumbeat of messages and information, and we are constantly bombarded with one-way communication. But is anyone listening on the other end? At Decatur County REMC (DCREMC) we… Continue reading.
The Decatur County REMC nominating committee is seeking qualified members to run for directorship in Districts 3, 4, and 7. Board governance is an integral component of a successful cooperative. Interested members may request a petition at the REMC office or speak with your nominating committee member for more information. Current nominating committee representatives are: … Continue reading.
Touchstone Energy Camp (June 3-6, 2020) A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2020. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides. Indiana Youth Tour (June 18-25, 2020) Decatur County REMC wants to send you on a weeklong, all-inclusive… Continue reading.
Chairman Steve AmRhein called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and Michael Brelage kept minutes of the meeting. All members of the board were present. Also present were DCREMC CEO Brett Abplanalp and DCREMC staff members Jennie Meyer and Rachel Sullivan. Upon motion by Jason Barnhorst, seconded by Dale Wernke, and carried, the agenda… Continue reading.
Here we are in 2020! The directors and employees of Harrison RMEC would like to wish you all a happy and prosperous new year. I would also like to thank all members for giving Harrison REMC the opportunity to serve you as your electric cooperative. Below I have put together a few items that are… Continue reading.
Incentives are available for residential single-family homes. Residential heating/cooling incentives are limited to two per primary residence. The closing date for residential rebates will be Dec. 20, 2020. Qualified enrollments after that date will receive any applicable 2021 rebates. AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP, MINI-SPLIT OR DUAL FUEL HEAT PUMP (NEW INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT) Must provide… Continue reading.
