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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We want you! Play a part at your cooperative.
Board governance is an integral component of a successful cooperative. Interested members may request a petition at the REMC office or online at dcremc.com. For more information regarding directorship or serving as a nominating committee member, please contact the DCREMC office at 812-663-3391.
Summary of board’s meeting in December
NOTE: Board meeting minutes are available on our website, dcremc.com, once approved. The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein and Jason Barnhorst kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present with Brian Scheidler attending virtually. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp, employees Crystal Greathouse and Matt Raver, and John Wolfram with… Continue reading.
Summary of board’s special meeting
NOTE: Board meeting minutes are available on our website, dcremc.com, once approved. The meeting, held on Jan. 5, 2023, was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Matt Raver and Jennie Meyer. Upon motion made… Continue reading.
Successful storm response
Winter Storm Elliott packed a punch in December, but Hoosier Energy’s 18 member cooperatives stood strong and experienced minimal disruptions. The system absorbed a record-setting blow as temperatures dropped nearly 50 degrees in a span of 12 hours on Dec. 22, 2022, and 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across the service territory. Overall,… Continue reading.
Our focus in 2023
One focus for the new year here at Decatur County REMC is member engagement. Spending time with you and hearing your take on our community’s energy future is so important to us. In fact, it’s essential, because everything we do is shaped by the members of our community. As I’m sure you know, the energy… Continue reading.
Apply for our youth programs
Camp Kilowatt Date: June 7-10 A fun and unique camp experience for students entering seventh grade. The camp takes place in early June and gives kids a chance to learn about energy while making new friends and enjoying activities and games. This three-day camp includes horseback riding, electric cooperative education, rock climbing, swimming and much… Continue reading.
Saying goodbye
It is with mixed emotions that Decatur County REMC announces the retirement of Becky Metz. She joined the REMC on March 24, 1999, where she served as a member service representative for over 23 years. Metz is such a caring, thoughtful and joyful person who lit up the co-op. We will miss her smiling face,… Continue reading.