The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present with Jason Barnhorst attending virtually. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp, employees Matt Raver and Crystal Greathouse, and guest speaker Larry Feltner. Upon motion made by Dale Wernke, seconded by Brian Scheidler, and carried… Continue reading.

Solar energy is more popular than ever before.  With technology improving, it has become a reputable energy source and will continue to be in the future. Recently, interest in solar power among members has grown, and we now have local contractors as well as those outside of the area selling and installing solar panels in… Continue reading.

Harrison REMC’s employees and directors work to keep your local cooperative in sound condition. Management and the REMC board consider the needs and expectations of the membership (reliable service at a reasonable price) while ensuring a skilled workforce is equipped with the necessary tools to perform duties in a safe and efficient manner.   This… Continue reading.

Being an electric cooperative member offers a unique opportunity to be a part of the decision-making process in the business.  Because Harrison REMC is a cooperative, it is owned by its members. That means members are responsible for electing other members to take the leadership positions on the board of directors to help shape business… Continue reading.

Twelve Boone REMC employees volunteered at Watch Us Farm in Zionsville for Co-Op Day of Caring. This is a national cooperative effort to give back to the communities they serve. Staking Engineer Joe Stark volunteers his time to stack pavers at Watch Us Farm on Co-Op Community Day. The Boone REMC crew set pavers for… Continue reading.

By Allyson Gutwein The holiday season is a fantastic time of the year to do many things, including shop! We search for unique items, white elephant gifts, keepsakes and goodies that will make us Santa’s favorite elf. When it comes to purchasing does it really matter where we shop? In short: IT DOES. Shopping locally… Continue reading.

Last month, we took a look at cooperative principles 1-3. This month, we take a look at the remaining four principles.  Autonomy and Independence The fourth principle, Autonomy and Independence, means that the co-op operates in an autonomous way that is solely directed and guided by its members, reflecting the values and needs of our… Continue reading.

This holiday season you’ll probably see lots of advertising for “smart” home this and “smart” home that. Commercials will highlight gadgets that make your life better because they make your home so dang smart. Rather than make promises about how “smart” these devices are, let’s talk about how they can be more helpful in your… Continue reading.