Nov. 6: David Van Aken, system engineer (16th)

Office Closed for Thanksgiving: Nov. 24 – 25 Indiana Youth Tour and Camp Kilowatt Applications Open: Dec. 5 Operation Round Up Application Deadline: Dec. 24

At the end of each year, Southern Indiana Power calculates our operating margin, which is the amount our income exceeded our expenses during the year. We then allocate the operating margin as “capital credits” to each member based on the amount of electricity he/she purchased throughout the year. When our board of directors determines it’s… Continue reading.

Part of the excitement of the holidays is getting together with family and friends around a dinner table laden with a traditional holiday feast. Unfortunately, ill prepared foods can ruin more than holiday spirit — they can cause serious illness and even death. Here are some tips from the Center for Science in the Public… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Sept. 28 board meeting.  1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The Aug. 31 board meeting minutes and special board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3…. Continue reading.

During this season of giving thanks, I think it’s important to let you and other consumer-members of Orange County REMC know just what an impact you have on our co-op and the greater community, likely in ways you may not even realize.   As part of the cooperative business model, one of our core principles… Continue reading.

Nov. 11Veterans Day (REMC office open.) Nov. 24-25Thanksgiving Holiday (REMC office closed.)

With winter weather on the way, now is the time to seal drafty windows. If you can see daylight around a window frame or if you can rattle a window (movement means possible leaks), the window likely needs to be sealed.  Most window leaks can be sealed with caulk or weatherstripping, which come in a… Continue reading.

Students, mark your calendar for these great summer opportunities: Sixth grade students can apply to attend Camp Kilowatt (formerly Touchstone Energy Camp) June 7-10.  High School juniors can apply for an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., on the 2023 Youth Tour, June 11-18. See next month’s Indiana Connection for more information. Online applications… Continue reading.

Orange County REMC is working in several areas across our service territory, performing system upgrades and maintenance. All REMC crews and contracted personnel carry identification, and their vehicles are marked with our logo. Please keep our crews safe and drive with caution as all this work means extra utility vehicles along roadways. Brush control The… Continue reading.

REMC REBATE PROGRAM Your co-op offers incentives and rebates for members who install energy efficient equipment in their home or business. But you need to act fast. The deadline to apply for a Orange County REMC rebate for energy efficient HVAC and water heating equipment is Dec. 15. Get more info and an application at… Continue reading.