The following individuals are candidates for board seats at the 2022 annual meeting. There were no opposing candidate petitions received for Districts 2, 3 and 6. District 2 Patrick Book (Incumbent) Spouse and children: Cheryl, three children Occupation: Farmer Education: North Harrison High School, Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate ORGANIZATIONS: Harrison REMC board president, Harrison County… Continue reading.
Paper shredding is an eco-friendly way to destroy confidential documents securely while protecting our planet. In honor of Earth Day, we will be offering members the opportunity to bring personal papers that are in need of shredding to our one-day shred event on Friday, April 22, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To ensure that… Continue reading.
With solar energy interests growing, Harrison REMC has started offering FREE one-on-one solar consultations. We present all the ins and outs and pros and cons. Contact Nick Geswein at 812-734-3538 or ngeswein@harrisonremc.com.
With our residential rebate programs, you can’t afford not to purchase new equipment. Call us for more details. Here are five ways you can save! Heat pump or hybrid water heater Geothermal heat pump Air source or dual fuel heat pumps Mini-split heat pump HVAC tune-up Save money with a heat pump water heater A… Continue reading.
Drivers pulling off the interstate to fill their gas tanks may soon encounter another type of auto fueling up during their stops: electric vehicles. Wabash Valley Power is one of eight utility partners planning an electric vehicle fast charger network across Indiana. WVPA plans to install four chargers: near Interstate 65, Interstate 70, Interstate 74… Continue reading.
Hoosier Energy’s Merom Generating Station in Sullivan County has a new owner — Hallador Power Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Terre Haute-based Hallador Energy Company. The transaction — which includes a 3 ½ year power purchase agreement (PPA) — is scheduled to close in mid-July once required governmental and financial approvals are obtained. Here’s what… Continue reading.
Spring is the perfect time to schedule a tune-up so you can beat the summer rush, when the pros are busiest! Have your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system serviced once per year by a certified technician. He or she will inspect your system for signs of leaks, problems with electrical connections and wiring,… Continue reading.
You’ve likely noticed Boone REMC’s crews out and about, working on power lines and other electrical equipment in our community. It’s no secret that a lineworker’s job is tough––but it’s a job that’s essential and must be done, often in challenging conditions. This month, as we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 11, we thought… Continue reading.
Boone REMC welcomes two new members to its team and to the engineering department. Allen Jones, VP of engineering services Where did you go to school?I have three degrees from different schools. Vincennes University: Associate of Science; Purdue University: Bachelor of Science; North Carolina State University: Master of Science MSGIS What is your previous electric… Continue reading.
Chris Chastain’s first experience with an electric cooperative was as a “fuzzy” — a nickname the linemen and outdoor crews gave to college kids hired as summer interns. “I suppose that probably derived from the peach fuzz still on our faces,” Chastain says. But, what the Rose-Hulman electrical engineering student saw at his hometown electric… Continue reading.
Q: I occasionally come across vines that I try to identify to avoid poison ivy. On a recent encounter in Paoli, Indiana, in early October, I thought I was prepared knowing that poison ivy has three leaves and Virginia creeper has five leaves, according to numerous sources. When I inspected the vine in question, to… Continue reading.
By Richard G. Biever On or about April 8, 1952, an 18-year-old baseball player with an unusual swing packed a small travel bag for his first road trip. He hugged his weeping mother; waved goodbye to his dad, siblings, and coach at the train station; and was off to join his first professional team for… Continue reading.
