Chairman Steve AmRhein opened the meeting, and Brian Scheidler kept the meeting minutes. All board members were present. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Matt Raver, Crystal Greathouse, Jeanne Loechle, and Sam Ruf. Special guests from Hoosier Energy, Donna Walker, CEO, and Rob Horton, COO, were in attendance. Dale Wernke moved to approve… Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy strives to make helping communities and nonprofit organizations a priority within its territory, and the Community Impact Fund makes that possible. “Each year, we receive dozens of requests from local non-profits and statewide non-profits and vet those against a strategy we have developed,” said Matt Randall, manager of government and community relations, who… Continue reading.

It has been a little over a year since we first met regarding broadband. That first town hall meeting was well attended and confirmed what we already knew — there was a pressing demand for broadband services. Even though we haven’t shared much, we have been working hard behind the scenes this past year. As… Continue reading.

The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein, and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also, present was CEO, Brett Abplanalp, and employee Matt Raver. Suzanne Parmer moved to approve the agenda. Clay Nuhring seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. SAFETY MINUTE AND COOL MOMENT Brett Abplanalp… Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy announces the 2024 recipients of the W. Eugene Roberts and Daniel L. Schuckman Memorial Scholarships, given annually to students from Hoosier Energy member cooperatives attending the North American Lineman Training Center (NALTC) in McEwen, Tennessee. Christopher Hollen from Whitewater Valley REMC and Logan Wilson of Daviess-Martin County REMC are this year’s winners. Hollen… Continue reading.

“How long is it going to take?” Those are familiar words to all who work in the electric industry. It’s a phrase we’ve been asked thousands of times in our careers. It’s the first thing people think when the lights go out. It doesn’t take long sitting in the dark to realize how dependent we… Continue reading.

Chairman Steve AmRhein opened the meeting, and Brian Scheidler kept the meeting minutes. All board members were present except Suzanne Parmer. Jason Barnhorst participated virtually. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employee Matt Raver. Clay Nuhring moved to approve the agenda. Steve Nobbe seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. SAFETY MINUTE AND COOL… Continue reading.

Camp Kilowatt | June 5–8 A fun and unique camp experience for students entering seventh grade. This three-day camp includes horseback riding, electric cooperative education, rock climbing, swimming and much more. Apply online at campkilowatt.org by March 1. Indiana Youth Tour | June 16–23 Indiana’s electric cooperatives sponsor an unforgettable educational adventure to Washington, D.C.,… Continue reading.

More than five years after its last recorded run, the Union Volunteer Fire Department is back in business with help from Hoosier Energy. Located in Pike County, less than a mile from the Gibson County line, and within the service territory of Hoosier Energy member cooperative WIN Energy, Union needed a pole tall enough to… Continue reading.