The quickest way to lower your energy costs is to conserve. Here are some simple things you can do that will help you save energy this summer: Give your stove a rest. A microwave oven uses two-thirds less energy than your stove to cook and heat food. Other energy-savers: grilling outdoors or enjoying cold, healthy… Continue reading.
Since its inception, SIP’s Operation Round Up program has awarded grants to local organizations totaling $492,958. Have you signed up to participate? How it works When you choose to sign up for Operation Round Up, your electric bill is rounded up to the nearest whole dollar each month. For example, a bill of $74.25 would… Continue reading.
When you get your bill, log in to your account and view your use for the month. Search by day or hours and compare it to your calendar to see what might have taken place that would have contributed to your high use. You can also view the average temp for that day! You can… Continue reading.
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the June 30 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. Also present was Manager of Finance and Accounting Amy Ramsey. 2. The board approved the appointment of… Continue reading.
This summer we have experienced several strong storms that have brought down trees and caused outages. In those circumstances, here are some common things we hear from our members: When the power goes out, how do Orange County REMC crews know where to start working? How do you know if an outage has been reported? … Continue reading.
This summer, Mitchell High School student Emma Sowders was sponsored by Orange County REMC to attend the Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Youth Tour provides young Hoosiers the opportunity to visit the nation’s capital, learn about government, experience American history and gain a better understanding about their electric cooperative. The students visited the Flight… Continue reading.
Remote bill pay options Our website details several ways to pay your bill without coming into the office. The Pay-by-Phone service allows members to pay their bill by check or credit card over the phone by calling 833-890-7734. SmartHub Our SmartHub app makes it easy to view and pay your bill from your computer or… Continue reading.
Marcy Bennett, office manager for Orange County REMC, celebrated 25 years of service on July 28. Lorena Lindsey, accounting assistant for Orange County REMC, celebrates 10 years of service on Aug. 16. Griffin Miller, operations intern this summer, lives in Jeffersonville and attends Floyd Central High School. He enjoys swimming, fishing, disc golf, and shooting.
The Patoka Lake Watershed Steering Committee is hosting the 16th annual Patoka Lake Clean Up on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Patoka Lake Corps of Engineers Office at Patoka Lake Dam at 4512 Cuzco Road in Dubois. The event will begin at 8 a.m. EST. Participants of all ages and abilities can participate and will… Continue reading.
Orange County REMC crews are busy this summer performing maintenance and upgrades to keep our electric system in top shape. Please be aware of extra vehicles along roadways in the following areas: Pole testing crews are now working in the Chaillaux substation area. Meter technicians will be moving to the area served by the Spring Mill… Continue reading.
Some temptations are hard to resist. An example: the allure of that “ding” on your phone, alerting you to an incoming text or call. When you’re driving, you know you shouldn’t check your phone but, still, the curiosity is driving you crazy! You tell yourself that making an exception — just this once — won’t… Continue reading.
Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Marshall County REMC sponsored two local students on the Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., this June. Youth Tour provides young Hoosiers the opportunity to visit the nation’s capital, learn about government, experience American history, and gain a better understanding about their electric cooperative and government. Students visited the Flight… Continue reading.
