As an electric cooperative, Dubois REC is a democratic organization. This means a board of directors, elected by co-op members, guides the co-op. These directors, who are members of Dubois REC themselves, actively participate in setting policies, making decisions and safeguarding the interests of co-op members. One benefit to being a member of a locally-owned,… Continue reading.

As the holiday season approaches and there is a cold snap in the air, we are reminded that this truly is the season of giving. It is a time for gratitude, generosity and looking out for one another — and at Dubois REC, that is something we take to heart year-round. You have probably heard… Continue reading.

Looking for a Christmas gift for someone who has everything? Visit the Dubois REC office and talk to our customer service representatives about purchasing a gift certificate for electricity! Call our office at 812-482-5454 so we can have them ready for you!

Students, mark your calendar for this great summer opportunity! High School juniors can apply for an all-expense-paid trip to Washington on the 2026 Indiana Youth Tour on June 14-21. Watch next month’s newsletter for more information. Online applications are now available at duboisrec.com.

Hoosier Energy’s efforts to be a partner in conservation by creating healthy pollinator habitats continue to evolve. Three years after becoming the first generation and transmission cooperative to receive a Certificate of Inclusion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Nationwide Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the monarch butterfly, and one year after… Continue reading.

Lighting is something most of us dont think much about until its wrong. Maybe the living room feels too dim for reading, or the kitchen lights cast an odd yellow glow. We often grab whatever bulb or fixture looks good without considering how it will actually perform in the space. But with a little planning,… Continue reading.

If you use electric service provided by a co-op like Dubois REC, you actually become an owner of the business. One of the advantages of that is your ability to earn capital credits. Here are some freqently asked questions to help expain how we handle this unique feature. How do I start accumulating capital credits?… Continue reading.

This month, we congratulate Tyler Allen, journeyman lineman, as he marks five years of service. We appreciate his hard work and dedication to the co-op and to our members.

Two years ago, the Centerton to Wilbur Project was still in the planning stages. Now, it is closing in on the finish line of nearly six miles of new overhead transmission line connecting the Hoosier Energy Wilbur substation to the Duke Energy Centerton substation in Morgan County. It is one of multiple transmission projects on… Continue reading.

In October, electric cooperatives across the country take time to celebrate National Co-op Month and reflect on the unique advantages of being part of a cooperative. Its also the perfect time to thank you the members who make it all possible. For us, its not just a celebration. Its a chance to reaffirm the values… Continue reading.

LUKE RICKELMAN has also been hired as an apprentice lineman. He is the son of Ben and Beth Rickelman and is a member of St. Boniface Church. Rickelman enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, football and basketball.  TRAVIS MAIN has been hired as an apprentice lineman. He and his wife, Morgan, have one son, Miles. Main is… Continue reading.