It’s a beautiful day and suddenly, the power goes out at your home or business. Often when this happens you may be annoyed and ask yourself, “Why is my power out when there aren’t any storms or anything?” The reality is, providing electricity is a complex business with many pieces that all need to coordinate… Continue reading.

By Andy Sommer A quick trip through the aisles of your local hardware store will reveal a steadily increasing array of all-electric tools: chainsaws, lawnmowers, drills and more. These options are just a part of the landscape of beneficial electrification. But what does “beneficial electrification” mean? The concept is not new, but the current emphasis… Continue reading.

Capital Credits. We often hear this term but don’t always understand what they are or how they work. For us at Decatur County REMC, capital credits are part of our core principles and another reason we are different from other electric providers. In simple terms, capital credits are the margin left over after doing business…. Continue reading.