Have you ever connected to Wi-Fi and noticed it was painfully slow, only to switch to another device on the same network and find the speed dramatically better? This difference in speed can often be attributed to the Wi-Fi card in each device. The Wi-Fi card is the final component in a long equipment chain… Continue reading.
On Aug. 8, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb traveled to Spencer County and announced Perry-Spencer Rural Telephone Cooperative (PSC) will receive nearly $15 million in grants from the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program. This new program is designed to foster broadband infrastructure development in unserved areas across the state of Indiana. Southern Indiana Power and… Continue reading.
Work plan contractors Delta Services, an outside electrical company will be working in the area north of Hatfield. If you should see their trucks know that they are working on a 3-phase extension for the cooperative. Tree trimming Crews from H & L will be working near Highland Road, Highway 66 and Highway 70 west… Continue reading.
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Aug. 28 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. Also present were attorney Chris Goffinet and Chad Jenkins, project developer renewable energy, of Hoosier Energy. 2…. Continue reading.
When you think of October, pumpkins, Halloween and beautiful fall foliage naturally come to mind. But October is notable for another reason – it’s National Co-op Month! This is the time of year when cooperatives across the country, including Orange County REMC, celebrate who we are and more importantly, the members we serve. Cooperatives are… Continue reading.
Rebates: The deadline to apply for an Orange County REMC rebate for energy efficient HVAC and water heating equipment is Dec. 1. Visit our website www.myremc.coop for more info and an application. Geothermal Tax Credit: The federal tax credit for purchasing a geothermal HVAC unit has been extended through 2019, but then will be stepped… Continue reading.
Thurman retires Lineworkers are often called upon to work in the most difficult of circumstances, and yet they often are loyal to the job, working for decades in the worst weather, and the longest hours. After 25 years of serving Orange County REMC members, Journeyman Lineman Ed Thurman has retired. He started his career with… Continue reading.
Autumn is the time of year when your energy bill typically gets a break, before the extreme temperatures of winter set in. Here are a few ways you can maximize energy savings this time of year, and heading into winter. Open the blinds or curtains on your south-facing windows for some free solar gain during… Continue reading.
