The utility industry and the issues impacting it are ever evolving, and as of late, ever more complicated. Hoosier Energy fittingly used the theme of “Complex Issues. Cooperative Solutions.” for its 2023 annual meeting in April. With all 18 member cooperatives represented, though some less so due to recent storms at the time, a variety… Continue reading.

Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) are, in general, small-scale energy resources that provide electric capacity or energy close to where they are used. DERs are an evolving part of the utility landscape for consumers — and for Hoosier Energy, as well. In an effort to maximize the benefits of technologies such as battery storage, electric vehicle… Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy recently announced the 2023 recipients of the second annual W. Eugene Roberts and Daniel L. Schuckman Memorial Scholarships. Ryan Wilson and Morgan Sutton, both of Osgood, Indiana, were named the winners of the $5,000 scholarships, given in memory of two longtime Hoosier Energy directors and board officers. Wilson and Sutton are cousins who… Continue reading.

Some people are driven by statistics. Some are driven by accomplishments. Success, education, breaking barriers, making history; each are laudable motivators, but they’re not what drives me. So, what makes me tick? People. I love people. The most important lessons I’ve learned have come from people, not books; from relationships, not seminars; from friendships, not… Continue reading.

After 26 years, Larry Edwards, supervisor of engineering services, has retired from Clark County REMC. Edwards started his career in 1997 as an energy auditor. In 2002, while also an energy advisor, he began working with businesses and key accounts. From there, he moved over to the engineering department, working with developers and with key… Continue reading.

Congratulations to the following Clark County REMC employees who were recently promoted. Nash Summers was promoted to promoted to manager of operations and engineering. Joe McNew was promoted to engineering supervisor

We are so thankful for all of our lineworkers here at Clark County REMC and are very proud of their work and dedication to our members. They have a commitment to safety like no other and are always ready to answer the call, day or night. 

Wind speeds exceeding 70 mph on Friday, March 3, caused more than 6,000 members in 72 locations to experience power outages. It took the combined efforts of our crews, dozens of on-call contractors, and five Indiana co-ops to restore the power, but we got the power back on safely. 60% of the outages were restored… Continue reading.