If you rely on life-sustaining equipment, such as respirators or dialysis machines, please let us know. It is particularly important for us to be aware of these situations when the need for electrical power is especially crucial. We can keep you advised of extended or planned outages if we are aware of these special situations. However,… Continue reading.

We have two great publications to help you kick off the New Year!  While supplies last, members are invited to stop by the Dubois REC office and pick up a free copy of the 2026 Farmer’s Almanac and 2026 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art. The calendar is illustrated by students across the state of Indiana. … Continue reading.

Did you know that allowing your electric bill to be rounded up to the next dollar can make a big impact in our community? The few extra cents from hundreds of members are added to the Operation Round Up fund, which can grow to thousands of dollars and is used for grants to fund local… Continue reading.

Students: Mark your calendar for a chance to attend this unique summer opportunity! High School juniors can apply for an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., on the 2026 Youth Tour, June 14-21. Applications are now available at duboisrec.com.

GARRET BERG Journeyman Lineman | 5 Years

Heating pads and electric blankets cause almost 500 fires each year. Almost all of these fires involve electric blankets that are more than 10 years old. There are two types of personal heating appliances, heating pads that are placed directly on the mattress and electric blankets. They are not meant to be used interchangeably or… Continue reading.

The Hoosier Energy Apprenticeship Training & Safety (HEATS) program held its 2025 graduation ceremony on Oct. 17 in French Lick. It was the largest attendance at a graduation since 2022, when three years’ worth of graduates were honored due to COVID-19 restrictions. The 2025 ceremony had 60 graduates and 363 attendees. That brings the total… Continue reading.

Student art calendars & Farmers’ Almanacs We have a couple of great publications to help you kick off the new year! Stop by the Dubois REC office, or use our drive-thru to get your free copy of the 2026 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art and the 2026 Farmers’ Almanac.

FROM THE EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS OF DUBOIS REC DIRECTORS Andy Schwenk, District 1 Randall Stemle, District 2 Mark Montgomery, District 3 David Rudolph, District 4 Brad Knies, District 5 Steven Speedy, District 6 Rick Wendholt, District 7 CEO/GENERAL MANAGER Joseph Henson SENIOR STAFF Matt Brames, Manager of EngineeringGreg Dilger, Engineering Project Manager Ruth Hopf, Billing… Continue reading.

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!