Over the last few years, we’ve all noticed increases in the prices we pay for goods and services. Southeastern Indiana REMC is not immune from price increases on the things essential to operate your cooperative. Our power supplier, Hoosier Energy, is having a rate realignment, which will result in an increase in power costs for… Continue reading.

Eighty-three years ago, a group of farmers from southeastern Indiana came together to form this cooperative. They believed that electricity would help improve the quality of life for those living in the rural areas, but the investor-owned utility would not build the infrastructure to provide the service due to the cost of the investment and… Continue reading.

As we reflect on the accomplishments of the cooperative over the past year, we are grateful for our board’s leadership and confidence in our team. We are also grateful for the faith and trust of our members, which gives our work purpose and meaning every day.   Looking ahead, we’re more committed than ever to… Continue reading.

Many of you are probably familiar with the classic novel “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens. In this story, the main character, Pip, is continually evaluating himself and his situation as he strives to improve and advance his station in life. The fundamental ideas of ambition and self-improvement are at the center of the story.  … Continue reading.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.