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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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.
Breakfast with Brett
Join us Aug. 14 at 7 a.m. for breakfast at Pop’s Diner on State Road 3 in Greensburg!
Summary of board’s meeting in May
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 were DCREMC CEO Brett Abplanalp and DCREMC staff members Jennie Meyer, Crystal Greathouse and Eric Busch. Upon motion by Suzanne Parmer, seconded by Dale Wernke and carried,… Continue reading.
Grant Funding: Helping Small Businesses During Pandemic
Just days before closing the One Southern Indiana office for the COVID-19 pandemic, President and CEO Wendy Dant Chesser had two challenges facing the economic development and Chamber of Commerce organization — how to not only sustain, but also help the 1,068 business members that would be scared and hurting financially. Board and team members… Continue reading.
Annual Meeting Recap
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly affected our community in a multitude of ways, including our recent annual meeting. The culminating event of our 82-year-old cooperative took on a very different format this year. This year we celebrated our achievements and gathered virtually to share information and the results of the election. Thank you to all… Continue reading.