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.
When you join us in this effort to reduce energy use at key times of the day, we’ll reward you with up to $117 per year in bill credits. You can choose to have a switch installed on your air conditioner, water heater, pool pump or all, which maximize the bill credits you will receive…. Continue reading.
Members can help hold down the cost of electricity by managing their energy consumption with a load control switch. Energy management reduces the amount of electricity used in your home during peak periods (when it is the most expensive to generate). When periods of peak demand occur, Marshall County REMC can automatically signal your water… Continue reading.
With the hustle and bustle of the holidays just ending, we’ll do just about anything to make things easier on ourselves. The convenience of electric space heaters is great, but don’t forget about all of the safety precautions you may have overlooked. Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United… Continue reading.
Once again, Harrison REMC will send members their 2019 annual meeting information and registration card by using a wrap around this magazine. All members will receive this in the March issue of this magazine, even those who normally receive it via email. SAVE THE DATE Annual meeting: April 2 atCorydon Central High School.Registration starts at… Continue reading.
The Easter Bunny will visit the REMC office on April 10 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. A photographer will be on hand to capture each child’s time with the Easter Bunny. A photo of each child will be available at no charge, and parents can bring cameras to take their own photos. Parents, please park… Continue reading.
Harrison REMC will make a Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment to its retail rates as a result of changes in Hoosier Energy Inc.’s wholesale power costs to its member Rural Electric Membership Corporations (REMCs). This action will result in an expected decrease to member bills of $0.001958 per kWh ($1.96 per 1,000 kWh). This change will… Continue reading.
Touchstone Energy Camp: June 5 – 8 A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2019. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides. APPLY: Go to www.harrisonremc.com and hover on the “community” tab for Touchstone Energy Camp applications. NEW… Continue reading.
Harrison REMC recently honored employees with milestone anniversaries at its annual employee event. Employees reaching a milestone included: 25 Years: Rodney Cecil, Foreman Jim Walter, Operations Construction Manager 20 Years: Dixie Cockerell, Materials Procurement/Record Retention Jason Flock, Staking Engineer Priscilla Whitman, Member Service Representative 15 Years: Glenn Reas, Lineman Steve Saltsgaver, Staking Engineer 10 Years:… Continue reading.
The directors and employees would like to welcome our newest team member to the REMC. Nick Geswein works as the energy advisor. He and his family reside in Floyds Knobs. Welcome!
By Emily Schilling Back in 1969, when Johnny Cash sang about A Boy Named Sue, listeners laughed about the improbability of anyone saddling their son with such a scandalous (for a guy) name. Fast forward a half century and unusual monikers are not so unusual anymore. In fact, nowadays it’s more unlikely that your name… Continue reading.
Electric Consumer presents a new page feature for January 2019: County of the Month. Each month, we’ll focus on one of Indiana’s 92 counties, providing some basic data along with a brief story about places or events or people that make the county unique. As a gateway to Southern Indiana’s beautiful and rustic uplands and… Continue reading.
By Sharon Barnhart Recent question from an Electric Cooperative Member: “I’m calling because I received my December electric bill, and it seems a little high compared to my usual bill. We keep our house’s temperature set at 78 F and have not changed it much. Could you help my wife and I understand why our… Continue reading.
