Matthew C. Deaton, Author at Indiana Connection

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Clearing a path to reliability

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Posted on Mar 06, 2024 in Orange County REMC

Trees are majestic, beautiful, and good for the soul. But we also know that our members depend on us to deliver reliable power to their homes and businesses. That’s why Orange County REMC strives to balance maintaining the beautiful surroundings we all cherish with ensuring reliable electricity. You might not realize it, but there are… Continue reading.

How extreme weather affects reliability

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Posted on Feb 10, 2024 in Orange County REMC

When outdoor temperatures drop, our electricity use increases. That’s because we’re doing more activities inside, and our heating systems are running longer and more often to counteract colder outdoor temperatures. Factor in that we all tend to use electricity at the same time — in the morning and in the early evenings — and that… Continue reading.

Electric grid 101

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Posted on Jan 07, 2024 in Orange County REMC

Electricity plays an essential role in our everyday life, although it’s not something most of us think about. It powers our homes, offices, hospitals, and schools. We depend on it to keep us warm in the winter (and cool in the summer), charge our phones, and binge our favorite TV shows. If the power goes… Continue reading.

Power in Your Hands

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Posted on Sep 01, 2023 in Orange County REMC

Recently, one of our newer employees asked me what makes electric co-ops different from other types of utilities. This month, I thought I’d share a few of the things I told her. Because we’re a co-op, we operate a little differently than other utilities. Orange County REMC’s decisions are made locally by directors who are… Continue reading.

Matt Deaton

Working to serve you

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Posted on Jul 04, 2023 in Orange County REMC

“We’re here to serve you.” We’ve all heard this phrase countless times. These words may sound generic, but to us — your local electric cooperative — they mean everything.  Orange County REMC was created to serve our community. Back in the day, neighbors joined together and formed our co-op for the common good. In our… Continue reading.

Preparing to serve you better

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Posted on Jun 04, 2023 in Orange County REMC

Providing reliable power to you is, and will always be, top priority for Orange County REMC. These days, power reliability seems to be making news now more than ever. As the energy industry continues to transition and more segments of the economy are becoming electrified, such as vehicles, machinery and even lawn equipment, additional pressures… Continue reading.

Matt Deaton

May is Military Appreciation Month

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Posted on May 04, 2023 in Orange County REMC

Service. Mission. Country. You likely identified immediately (and correctly) that these three words describe our nation’s veterans. They also succinctly describe a core co-op ethos. While veterans are innately motivated to serve, in a similar vein, electric co-ops are guided by foundational principles that put their community first. After all, electric co-ops were founded to bring… Continue reading.