Heartland REMC’s Board of Directors announced today that Colt Burnau has been appointed the new chief executive officer (CEO). An experienced cooperative employee, Burnau currently serves as the VP of engineering and operations at Heartland REMC and has held several positions with Heartland REMC over the last 18 years. Burnau will assume his new role… Continue reading.

Members of Heartland REMC will vote for three board seats at this year’s annual meeting on June 24. Potential candidates have until April 10 to file for nomination. To file as a candidate, you must secure the signatures of at least 20 Heartland REMC members. The person signing the petition must be the member of… Continue reading.

By now you’ve heard about fast, reliable fiber internet from TWN Communications. Ever wonder what it takes to go from first learning about it to officially being connected?  Building the fiber network and bringing fiber-to-the-home involves several steps. Read on to discover how the connection process works and for an estimated timeline of when you… Continue reading.

By Garrett Keiser Residential solar installations have boomed not only in our area but around the country in the past few years. The price of solar equipment has finally reached a point where it has become more readily accessible for the average residential home. Along with this, solar installation companies have been popping up all… Continue reading.

“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.”  Motivational Speaker Tony Robbins said this perfectly. I often read this quote to keep “visible” where I want Decatur County REMC to be. Every year, we write down our goals, work through them and reflect on what we accomplished.  Last year, we… Continue reading.

Board governance is an integral component of a successful cooperative. Interested members may request a petition at the REMC office or online at dcremc.com.  For more information regarding directorship or serving as a nominating committee member, please contact the DCREMC office at 812-663-3391.

NOTE: Board meeting minutes are available on our website, dcremc.com, once approved.  The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein and Jason Barnhorst kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present with Brian Scheidler attending virtually. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp, employees Crystal Greathouse and Matt Raver, and John Wolfram with… Continue reading.

NOTE: Board meeting minutes are available on our website, dcremc.com, once approved.  The meeting, held on Jan. 5, 2023, was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Matt Raver and Jennie Meyer. Upon motion made… Continue reading.