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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Breakfast with Brett
Join us Oct. 16 at 7 a.m. for breakfast at Stories Restaurant in Greensburg!
Summary of board’s meeting in July
Chairman Michael Brelage called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and Secretary Brian Scheidler kept minutes of the meeting. All members of the board were present. Also present was DCREMC CEO Brett Abplanalp and DCREMC staff members Eric Busch, Crystal Greathouse and Jeanne Loechle. Several members were present and were all given a copy… Continue reading.
Ramping up the energy
The kids are back in school, we are all settling into a new routine, the annual meeting is behind us and the end of summer is drawing near. This might sound like a good time to relax, slow down and enjoy some downtime. Ha! Are you kidding me? You all should know me and… Continue reading.
DCREMC Employee Spotlight: Norm Wiley
Norm Wiley serves as maintenance and custodian at DCREMC. Beloved by all, he works hard to keep things running smoothly and looking sharp inside and outside the building. During the current pandemic, Wiley has taken on extra responsibility by making sure everything is disinfected, sanitized, and safe for employees and members. Wiley is also a gardening guru, taking… Continue reading.
Supporting members, providing innovative solutions
Decatur County REMC (DCREMC) recently assisted GECOM Corporation (GECOM) in purchasing renewable energy credits (RECs) totaling 30% of the manufacturing plant’s electric use. A REC is a commodity equal to 1MWh of energy generation from a qualified renewable generation asset. By purchasing a REC, an organization earns the credit for the environmental attributes associated… Continue reading.
Breakfast with Brett
Join us on Sept. 11 at 7 a.m. for breakfast at Napoleon Tavern!
Summary of board’s meeting in June
Chairman Steve AmRhein called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and Michael Brelage kept minutes of the meeting. All members of the board were present. Also present was DCREMC CEO Brett Abplanalp and DCREMC staff members Eric Busch and Jeanne Loechle. Upon motion by Jason Barnhorst, seconded by Brian Scheidler, and carried, the agenda… Continue reading.
Putting safety first
When asked to use a No. 2 pencil, fill circles completely and make no stray marks on the form, these instructions are likely to bring back memories of school years when scantron technology was used for testing. Hoosier Energy’s Merom Generating Station’s Job Safety Observation Team is utilizing this technology in a new way. Using… Continue reading.
Electricity brings everyday value
Even though I work in the energy industry, like most people, I still don’t think much about the electricity I use. I expect the lights to turn on when I flip the switch and the coffeemaker to work each morning. Because electricity is so abundant, we don’t think much about it. Since many of us… Continue reading.