In 2016, rural America played a big part in our national elections – 500,000 MORE rural voters went to the polls than in 2012. In 2018, we saw more candidates and elected officials visiting cooperatives than ever before and engaging in dialogue about rural issues of importance.  Each year, electric cooperatives have the opportunity to… Continue reading.

At Bartholomew County REMC, we’re committed to providing you with reliable power. There are some things we can’t stop — high winds, thunderstorms, ice storms — but we do what we can to prevent the main outage culprit — TREES. Vegetation — trees, shrubs, brush — growing too close to power lines and distribution equipment… Continue reading.

The holiday season is not only a time for families and food — it’s an opportunity to save money and energy. Read on for some timely tips, not only for turkey day but for those getting an early start on their holiday decorating courtesy of Steuben County REMC.  Savor an energy-efficient Thanksgiving feast Make this… Continue reading.

There are so many benefits that come with co-op membership, but perhaps one of the best benefits is capital credits. What are capital credits? At the end of each year, Southern Indiana Power calculates our operating margin, which is the amount by which our income exceeded our expenses during the year. We then allocate the… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Sept. 26 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and administrative assistant Lisa Hinton. Also present were Youth Tour participants Kaylee Burden and Kaitlyn Sturgeon. 2. The Aug. 28 board meeting… Continue reading.

When you think about Orange County REMC, you probably associate us with the local community. And you would be right. Our leadership team, board of directors and employees all live and work right here in the community we serve. But you may not realize that Orange County REMC is actually part of a much larger… Continue reading.

Pick up your 2020 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art in the Orange County REMC office, while supplies last. The month of October is illustrated by 2020’s “Artist of the Year,” Crawford County High School student Danielle Sommerman.