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
Heating pads and electric blankets cause almost 500 fires each year. Almost all of these fires involve electric blankets that are more than 10 years old. There are two types of personal heating appliances, heating pads that are placed directly on the mattress and electric blankets. They are not meant to be used interchangeably or… Continue reading.
It’s a new year! As 2026 rolls in and we begin work on a new set of goals, our core mission remains the same. We strive to provide our members and the community with reliable and sustainable energy. Every decision we make remains centered around our core cooperative principles, including Concern for Community. As we… Continue reading.
Applications for this year’s lineup of youth programs are open! We believe the future of our community rests with our youth, and we are committed to investing in them by providing these opportunities to learn about electrical safety, energy, the electric cooperative model, history, government, and leadership. If you have a student who is eligible… Continue reading.
Olivia Parker Parker is in sixth grade and attends Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. She has been a part of 4-H for three years and loves animals so much that she wants to make a career out of it. One of her favorite experiences in 4-H so far has been winning the Dairy Calf Feed Street… Continue reading.
