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Season’s greetings
“The holidays.” I love everything about this time of year. During this time of reflection, I am grateful for my own family as well as my co-op family. At Southeastern Indiana REMC, we’re driven by a sense of mission and purpose. Our team feels a strong connection to our community and our members because we… Continue reading.

Grants positively affecting the community
As general manager of Southeastern Indiana REMC, I am very proud of the impact our cooperative has had in making southeast Indiana a better place to live, work and raise a family. One way we do this is through Operation Round Up, our charitable program that demonstrates one of our cooperative principles, Concern for… Continue reading.

Electric lawn equipment
Did you know that electric lawn equipment has seen big improvements in recent years? How about a push mower that can tackle 3,000 square feet in a single charge? That exists! Southeastern Indiana REMC is offering rebates on electric lawnmowers, leaf blowers and string trimmers – up to $50 toward the cost of new equipment. … Continue reading.

Operation Round Up
Can donating a few pennies a month to help others really make an impact? They can when those pennies are combined with similar donations from other electric cooperative consumers. That is the whole premise behind Operation Round Up. Through the aptly named program, those who receive their electric service from a cooperative like Southeastern Indiana… Continue reading.

Survey on ‘cooperative difference’ underway
Touchstone Energy Cooperatives (TSE Services) will soon be offering electric consumers the opportunity to share their thoughts on what makes the “cooperative difference.” Consumers may be contacted to share their opinions via online surveys or by a simple telephone conversation. TSE Services is a cooperatively owned research company that has annually gathered data from members… Continue reading.

Building for the Future
Southeastern Indiana REMC has a mission “to safely provide reliable electricity and diversified services to the members and communities we serve.” We also have a vision, of “improving the quality of life in southeast Indiana.” These are the goals of the team at Southeastern Indiana REMC. Everyone from the board of directors to the newest… Continue reading.

Join us for the 82nd annual meeting!
Join us for Southeastern Indiana REMC’s virtual annual meeting on Tuesday, March 30. The live stream broadcast will begin at 6 p.m. EDT on our Facebook and YouTube channels. We are looking forward to providing an update on the progress we have made over the past year and sharing more details about our new products… Continue reading.

Committed to a co-op culture for all
Over the years, you’ve heard me expound on why and how Southeastern Indiana REMC is different — because we’re a cooperative. Our business model sets us apart from other utilities because we adhere to seven guiding cooperative principles that reflect core values of honesty, transparency, equity, inclusiveness and service to the greater good of the… Continue reading.

The plans
Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you” declared the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” We may not know what this new year holds, or even what tomorrow will bring, but we continue to plan to build a brighter… Continue reading.

Volunteer to make a positive impact
With the holiday season upon us and the new year just around the corner, I can’t help but reflect on the gratitude I feel for our community. I think most will agree this has been a year like no other — certainly in my lifetime. And while we’ve seen our share of challenges, I am… Continue reading.

It’s time to winterize
November signals the end of autumn and reminds us that winter is just around the corner. Daylight Saving Time has ended, causing us to set our clocks back an hour to standard time. The leaves have changed color, and many have already fallen from the trees. The air is cool and crisp, and we’ve put… Continue reading.

Co-op membership matters
October is a pretty special month for Southeastern Indiana REMC because it is National Co-op Month. Being a member of a co-op is special because you are also an owner. You own a stake in our business, and just like any stakeholder, there are many benefits to your membership. One of the most important… Continue reading.