This month brings some changes to the REMC team. Ashley Terrell, who has been a member service representative since 2004, is moving over to the Orange County Fiber division to handle similar duties. Hannah Carter has recently been hired to take Ashley’s place on the REMC side. Carter was born in California, but grew up… Continue reading.

The photos below show the recent installation of a fiber hub at the Leipsic substation. For more information about our project to bring high speed internet to all Orange County REMC members, visit www.orangecountyfiber.coop.

Randy Roberts, district 2; Rodney Hager, district 4; and George Key, district 7 are incumbents whose terms expire in 2019. Letters of intent due by Feb. 7. Posting of incumbent list by Feb. 22. Names published in the March issue of this magazine. Petitions of nominations due by April 23. Nominations by the board (absent… Continue reading.

Author Anthony J. D’Angelo observed that “Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.” To a large degree, this reflects Marshall County REMC’s philosophy toward our consumer-members and the broader service territory that we serve. As a cooperative, we have a different “bottom line.” While our priority is always to provide… 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. Go to TouchstoneEnergyCamp.org to fill out an application. Applications must be completed online. Indiana Youth Tour:… Continue reading.

Marshall County REMC reminds members of the meter replacement that is taking place. REMC’s meter installation contractors will be driving a white passenger van with our logo on the sides of the vehicle. The contractor will knock on your door before changing the meter. Replacing your meter will only take a few minutes. You may… 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.