Are you looking for a special way to help someone this holiday season? Consider gifting a HUG to a fellow KREMC member! HUGs are Household Utility Gifts that act as gift certificates for electricity. These thoughtful gifts can be a tremendous help to many in our community. Stop by the KREMC office to purchase a… Continue reading.
The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays usually bring a frenzy of decorating, cooking and family gatherings, and amid the hectic hustle and bustle, you may receive higher-than-usual energy bills. SAVE WITH LED LIGHTS AND TIMERS LED holiday lights use 88% less energy than incandescent holiday lights. To put that into perspective, the Department of Energy estimates… Continue reading.
AUTOPAY With autopay, you just enroll and set up your notifications in SmartHub. By using autopay, money is withdrawn directly from your bank account to pay your electric bill each month. The automatic draft is processed on the 20th of each month. If this date falls on a holiday or weekend, the draft will occur… Continue reading.
It’s no secret that consumer interest in electric vehicles (EVs) is growing. Dubois REC would like to take the time to address some frequently asked questions (FAQs) so that our members can make informed decisions when considering an EV purchase. Q: WHY IS DUBOIS REC INVOLVED IN EV INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES? A: All electric utilities are… Continue reading.
This month, Dubois REC’s Greg Dilger marks 30 years of service to the co-op. He has also served the REC in the capacity of staking engineer and system engineer. In his current position, he works with the operations and engineering departments to coordinate work plan projects, line conversion projects and addresses power quality issues. Greg… Continue reading.
As tradition would have it, the third full weekend in November annually brings the heady aroma of authentic Bavarian specialty foods, regional wines, and over 200 vendors of folk art, period pieces, and handmade treasures. An incredible array of Christmas wares, antiques, quality hand-crafted, and primitives await the public at Ferdinand’s Christkindlmarkt, Saturday and Sunday,… Continue reading.
The holiday season is just around the corner and soon, festive music will flood the airwaves, sparkling lights and decorations will adorn homes and businesses, and good tidings will abound. The holidays also bring a frenzy of decorating, cooking and family gatherings, and amid the hectic hustle and bustle, you may receive higher-than-usual energy bills…. Continue reading.
Every October, electric cooperatives around the state participate in Cooperative Community Day. This is a special time where co-op employees across the state volunteer in their community in various ways. It could be organizing a food drive for the local food pantry, helping out at the animal shelter, or even planting trees in a nearby… Continue reading.
Has someone ever asked you, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Or have you said these words to your children before? The concept of a career can be overwhelming, but it’s even more complicated if you have yet to learn what’s out there. Allison Keen, CED, Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development… Continue reading.
Welcome to this season of thankfulness and holiday spirit! For those of us at Jasper County REMC, it’s also a busy time of projects, programs and educational opportunities. What I’m thankful for I am thankful for our team at Jasper County REMC. That team includes a seven-member board of directors who oversee the financial health… Continue reading.
