The application process is now open for youth programs. Visit dcremc.com/community/youth-programs for more information. Page Day with the Indiana Senate gives students an opportunity to learn about their state government and how bills become law. Page Day is Jan. 26, 2027. Application deadline is Jan. 8.  Indiana Youth Tour is an educational, all-expense-paid trip to… Continue reading.

On Oct. 9, the Decatur County REMC team joined electric cooperatives across Indiana for Community Day, trading their everyday responsibilities for work gloves and a little extra muscle at Southeastern Baptist Youth Camp. Our employees rolled up their sleeves to tackle projects around the camp, coming together with one goal in mind: making a difference… Continue reading.

PowerStream Fiber is growing, bringing reliable, high-speed fiber internet to more homes and businesses in our community. One question we often hear is: “How do you decide where to build?” Our service areas are shaped by the grant funding awarded to our projects. Here’s how that has guided our expansion. Phase 1: Where we startedInitially,… Continue reading.

CALL TO ORDERChairman Dale Wernke called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. All directors were present except Jason Barnhorst. Also in attendance were CEO Brett Abplanalp and Accounting and Finance Manager Matt Raver. Steve Nobbe kept the minutes of the meeting.  APPROVAL OF… Continue reading.

Sometimes finding the right career takes a little trial and error. That was certainly the case for Logan Englert, who was recently awarded Hoosier Energy’s Daniel L. Schuckman and W. Eugene Roberts Memorial Scholarship. Englert graduated from the North American Lineman Training Center (NALTC) in mid-August, capping a long journey to find his calling and… Continue reading.

Each October, electric cooperatives across the country celebrate National Co-op Month. For us at Decatur County REMC, it’s an opportunity to reflect on what has made our cooperative special for nearly 90 years — and to recognize the people at the center of it all. Those people are you, our members. You are more than… Continue reading.

Call to orderChairman Dale Wernke called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. All directors were present. Also in attendance were Brett Abplanalp, CEO, and Matt Raver, accounting and finance manager. Approval of agendaJason Barnhorst moved to approve the agenda. Brian Scheidler seconded the… Continue reading.

For the second straight year, Hoosier Energy member cooperatives awarded over $100,000 in college scholarships to local students. A total of 94 students were selected as recipients, with many of the scholarships funded by Operation Round Up. Bartholomew County REMC awarded a pair of $1,500 scholarships to Braelei Ernest and Kaelynn Engleau. The annual Alex… Continue reading.

Last month, we looked at the factors that influence your monthly electric bill. This month, I want to take that conversation one step further and explain how your electric rates are determined and why they are structured the way they are. As a member-owned cooperative, Decatur County REMC does not set rates to maximize profits…. Continue reading.

At Decatur County REMC, safety isn’t just something we talk about — it’s the foundation of everything we do. Whether our crews are restoring power after a storm, maintaining equipment, trimming trees near power lines, or responding to an outage, every decision begins with one question: How can we do this safely? Protecting our employees,… Continue reading.