Decatur County REMC
Decatur County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Greensburg, Indiana. As a cooperative, Decatur County REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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Scholarship recipients look forward to careers as linemen
For Cody Case and Briar Houser, the latest recipients of Hoosier Energy’s Daniel L. Schuckman and W. Eugene Roberts memorial scholarships, becoming linemen not only provides them with career paths. It’s about becoming part of a team. That was the takeaway when they graduated from the North American Lineman Training Center in McEwen, Tennessee, this… Continue reading.
Brett’s Buzz: Reliability 2.0
Reliable electricity isn’t about one big project or one good year. It’s about making the right decisions, over and over again, and sticking with them long enough to see real results. That’s exactly what we have been doing — and what we’re doubling down on next. Over the past several years, we have made deliberate… Continue reading.
Phase 1 complete: Now accepting sign-ups
Phase 1 of our fiber build, funded through the NLC4 (Next Level Connections 4) grant area, is now fully constructed, and we are currently accepting service sign-ups throughout the entire area. Residents can sign up for PowerStream Fiber service in two ways: • Online at PowerStreamFiber.com • By phone at 812-663-3391 Customers may choose from… Continue reading.
Why we exist: Where it all began
BACK TO THE BASICS This year, Decatur County REMC is launching a Back to the Basics series — a return to the fundamentals of who we are, why we exist, and what makes a cooperative different. In a world full of buzzwords and big promises, it’s worth pausing to remember the simple truth behind our… Continue reading.
Summary of November’s board meeting
CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Decatur County REMC board of directors was called to order at 5: 30 p.m. by Chairman Steve AmRhein. Minutes were recorded by Steve Nobbe. All board members were present with Suzanne Parmer attending via Webex. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employee Matt Raver. APPROVAL OF… Continue reading.
Part of the plan
For the past 76 years, Hoosier Energy has been responsible for the safe and reliable transmission of electric service to its member systems. To ensure it can continue its power supply commitment throughout 2026, Hoosier Energy will maintain regular inspections, and provide required scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs throughout its system. As part of the… Continue reading.
Power with purpose
At Decatur County REMC, nearly 90 years of service have taught us that power is about more than electricity — it’s about connection. Our 2026 theme, “Power with Purpose — driven by purpose, connected by power,” reflects that belief: every decision we make, every project we take on, is about empowering our members and strengthening… Continue reading.
2026 vegetation management schedules
Decatur County REMC is gearing up for another year of proactive vegetation management — a core part of delivering the safe, reliable power our members count on every day. We’re grateful to have you as part of our cooperative, and we take our commitment to reliability seriously. One of the biggest threats to our electrical system… Continue reading.
Champions of Youth
A clear reminder that the greatest difference we can make often starts early — by showing up, staying steady, and investing in a child before the world has a chance to wear them down. At Champions of Youth, this truth shows up every day. The children they serve aren’t just statistics — they are young… Continue reading.
Summary of October’s board meeting
Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Decatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation held Oct. 22, 2025, at the headquarters facilities on 1430 W. Main, Greensburg, Indiana, at 5:30 p.m. Call to orderThe regular meeting of the Decatur County REMC Board of Directors was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Steve AmRhein…. Continue reading.
A reason to celebrate
The Hoosier Energy Apprenticeship Training & Safety (HEATS) program held its 2025 graduation ceremony on Oct. 17 in French Lick. It was the largest attendance at a graduation since 2022, when three years’ worth of graduates were honored due to COVID-19 restrictions. The 2025 ceremony had 60 graduates and 363 attendees. That brings the total… Continue reading.













