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.
Local Journeyman Lineman Michael Witvoet and 21 others from around the state graduated from Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 612 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at their electric cooperative. Cooperative apprentices also… Continue reading.
What is the facility charge on my bill? The facility charge is a flat fee that allows us to collect the money it takes to maintain and upgrade over 1,200 miles of line and all of the equipment, substations, and poles required to get power to your homes and businesses. These funds also ensure that… Continue reading.
Our Operation Round Up grants were recently issued, and your spare change is doing more great work in our communities! A total of eight grants were issued this quarter. Rensselaer Central Schools received three grants. Rensselaer Central High School Health Science Program received funds to create a hospital-like experience for primary students. Rensselaer Central Schools… Continue reading.
The Youth Tour and Camp deadlines have passed, but the Bruce and Sharon Nesius Memorial Scholarship for sons, daughters, or legal wards of a Jasper County REMC member is still available, as well as the 4-H Electric incentive. Bruce and Sharon Nesius Memorial Scholarship The Bruce and Sharon Nesius Memorial Scholarship is an opportunity for… Continue reading.
7 COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES We follow seven cooperative principles to guide our decisions: WHOLE HOME GENERATORS For the safety of our lineman, please let us know if you have a whole home generator. UPDATE YOUR INFO Please update your contact information. We need an accurate phone number and email to keep you informed about electric or… Continue reading.
As the CEO of Jackson County REMC, I am privileged to lead a team of dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to ensure the smooth operation of our services. Among these remarkable individuals are our lineworkers, whose unwavering commitment to excellence and safety is inspiring. This year, National Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 8. We would… Continue reading.
Tornadoes or other weather-related disasters often bring widespread power outages. Most electric utilities follow a similar methodical plan that ensures power is restored to the greatest number of people in the shortest amount of time in the safest manner possible. Indiana’s electric cooperatives utilize this priority system when line crews are working on outages. Priority… Continue reading.
The 2024 Jackson County REMC hybrid Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 18, at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. One of the main features of the meeting will be the election of three directors to three-year terms on the cooperative’s board. Nominating committees were selected at the March 2024 board meeting and will prepare slates… Continue reading.
For some, summer means hot days sitting around the pool, sleeping in, or late-night campfires. Summer is healing and often cherished as a time for memorable family traditions and activities. For others, it means more time to be productive. For Henry County REMC, it means that Summer Camp is right around the corner! Henry County… Continue reading.
