I’ve been using paperless billing through SmartHub for a while now, and honestly, it is one of those small changes that just makes life a little easier. Many of us already have our bills set up for auto-draft, so payments are made automatically every month, or we use a debit or credit card to pay…. Continue reading.
When outdoor temperatures drop, electricity use naturally rises. Colder weather drives us indoors, where we rely more heavily on home heating systems, more lighting, and household appliances. Heating systems run longer and more frequently to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. Combine that with the fact that most people use electricity at the same times — typically… Continue reading.
Cooperatives in America are as old as the nation itself. The first successful U.S. cooperative was organized in 1752 when Benjamin Franklin formed the Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire — the nation’s oldest continuing cooperative. It continues to operate today. Electric cooperatives began in the 1930s because investor-owned utilities… Continue reading.
Each year, Jay County REMC is excited to shine a spotlight on our youth programs and the community members who participate in them. Jay County REMC sponsors programs to help middle and high school students learn more about energy, the cooperative business model, history, government, and much more. Below are the youth programs offered. Please… Continue reading.
If you drive the same route to work every day, odds are you don’t give the road itself a lot of thought. It’s always there; until it’s not. If you suddenly come upon a big orange “road closed” sign with barricades, what do you do? You stop, think about an alternative route, and take it…. Continue reading.
When outdoor temperatures drop, electricity use naturally rises. Colder weather drives us indoors, where we rely more heavily on home heating systems, more lighting and household appliances. Heating systems run longer and more frequently to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. Combine that with the fact that most people use electricity at the same times — typically… Continue reading.
On Oct. 8, approximately 500 local high school freshmen from the four Dubois County school corporations embarked on a day-long “Tour of Opportunity.” During the event the students visited local businesses to learn about potential career opportunities within the county. Dubois REC provided our facility to the Builders Association of Dubois County to showcase various… Continue reading.
Want to make a difference in your community? Consider running for a seat on the board of directors of Dubois REC. On April 7, at the the 2026 Annual Meeting, members will elect directors to represent Districts 3, 4, and 6. The incumbent directors running for election are Mark Montgomery (District 3), David Rudolph (District… Continue reading.
If you rely on life-sustaining equipment, such as respirators or dialysis machines, please let us know. It is particularly important for us to be aware of these situations when the need for electrical power is especially crucial. We can keep you advised of extended or planned outages if we are aware of these special situations. However,… Continue reading.
Did you know that allowing your electric bill to be rounded up to the next dollar can make a big impact in our community? The few extra cents from hundreds of members are added to the Operation Round Up fund, which can grow to thousands of dollars and is used for grants to fund local… Continue reading.
Students: Mark your calendar for a chance to attend this unique summer opportunity! High School juniors can apply for an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., on the 2026 Youth Tour, June 14-21. Applications are now available at duboisrec.com.
GARRET BERG Journeyman Lineman | 5 Years
