This month, we proudly recognize the dedicated employees who serve our members every day. LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY April 13, 2026 ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY April 22, 2026 From the field to the front desk, it takes every role working together to power our community.

When you flip a switch, electricity feels instant. But behind that simple action is a carefully coordinated system working around the clock to deliver reliable power to your home, farm, or business. Here’s how electricity travels — step by step — to members of Decatur County REMC. IT STARTS WITH GENERATION Decatur County REMC does… Continue reading.

CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Decatur County REMC board of directors was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Vice Chairman Dale Wernke. Minutes were recorded by Steve Nobbe. All directors were present with the exception of Carl Riedeman. Steve AmRhein participated virtually. Also in attendance were Chief Executive Officer Brett Abplanalp… Continue reading.

In today’s digital age, generation and transmission cooperatives like Hoosier Energy have become increasingly data driven. Since, until recently, that data resided in a variety of forms and locales, cohesivenesswas elusive. However, over the past two years, Hoosier Energy’s transmission assets and scheduling team has set out to unify that information — from vegetation management… Continue reading.

As we wrapped up 2025, Decatur County REMC asked members to do something simple but powerful: tell us how we’re doing. We distributed a brief survey covering everything from service and rates to culture and communication. The feedback we received was invaluable. It didn’t just affirm what we’re doing well — it helped guide our… Continue reading.

If we’re getting back to the basics, here’s one that matters most: Decatur County REMC is owned by its members. Not shareholders. Not investors. You. When you receive electric service from DCREMC, you’re more than a customer — you’re a member-owner. That means you have a voice. Through democratic control, each member has one vote,… Continue reading.

CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Decatur County REMC board of directors was called to order at 5:33 p.m. by Chairman Steve AmRhein. Minutes were recorded by Steve Nobbe. All board members were present. Also present were Chief Executive Officer Brett Abplanalp and Accounting and Finance Manager Matt Raver. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suzanne… Continue reading.

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.

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 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.