February is the month of love, so in that vein, we’ve created our list of top five reasons why we love serving you, the members of Decatur County REMC (DCREMC). 1. We love serving our members because without you, the co-op wouldn’t exist. Our purpose is to provide you with reliable, affordable and safe electricity…. Continue reading.

Camp Kilowatt | June 8-11 A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2022. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides.  APPLY: Apply by March 1 at CampKilowatt.org. Indiana Youth Tour | June 16-23 Decatur County REMC wants to… Continue reading.

The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also present: CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Matt Raver, Jennie Meyer and Rachel Sullivan. Upon motion made by Dale Wernke, seconded by Jeff Lawrence, and carried, the agenda was approved.  Approval of Previous… Continue reading.

Decatur County REMC Journeyman Lineman Brian AmRhein was awarded the Distinguished Service to Safety Award from Indiana Electric Cooperatives for his extraordinary actions and dedication to safety. AmRhein, a U.S. Army veteran and 15-year employee of Decatur County REMC was recognized for two instances when he went out of his way to help others.  The… Continue reading.

Please check the following unclaimed capital credit list to see if we owe you money. To claim a refund, fill out the claim form here and return it to our office. Additional documents may be required. Any unclaimed amounts will be turned over to the corporation after 60 days. If you have an uncashed capital… Continue reading.

As technology continues to improve and change the landscape of energy demand, Hoosier Energy and its 18 not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative member-consumers throughout central and southern Indiana and southeastern Illinois, are changing with it.  Maximizing the opportunities for technological advancement, Hoosier Energy works with its members to develop, implement and evaluate various pilot programs that… Continue reading.

What a way to start the year! Our team and board of directors just completed a comprehensive strategic planning process, and we are aligned and ready to roll in 2022.   We know you depend on the excellent service provided by Decatur County REMC. We are excited to also bring you new, innovative approaches to… Continue reading.

Thanks to the generous members of Decatur County REMC who round up their monthly bills to the nearest dollar, the cooperative awarded 17 unique non-profit organizations nearly $30,000 in 2021.  The dollars awarded help fund projects and programs that serve and support the members and communities throughout Decatur County REMC’s service territory.   Below is… Continue reading.

Small space heaters are meant to do exactly as their name says: heat a small space. But unfortunately, many people use portable space heaters to heat their entire home, which can really take a toll on your energy bills. The truth is, whether you should use space heaters really depends on your home’s efficiency and… Continue reading.

The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also present: CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Matt Raver and Crystal Greathouse. Upon motion made by Jeff Lawrence, seconded by Dale Wernke, and carried, the agenda was approved.  ACRE/FORE Presentation  Alexandra Jones with… Continue reading.

The heating of poultry barns can be a huge expense for farmers, especially during the winter. Opportunities to find new and efficient ways to decrease energy use for barn heating could help lessen that burden. In that effort, the Beneficial Electrification League (BEL), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting beneficial electrification of the economy, along… Continue reading.