Do you work with a local non-profit organization or school group that could benefit from an Operation Round Up grant? The final deadline to submit an application for a grant in 2026 is Oct. 30 at 4 p.m.  Visit duboisrec.com, under the “Community“ menu for more information. In the previous round of grants, the following… Continue reading.

Dubois REC enjoys interacting with the community in a variety of ways. On Friday, July 10, the cooperative participated in a Touch a Truck event at the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds. Our employees enjoyed greeting families, passing out temporary tattoos and stickers, and showing off one of our line trucks.

WHAT IS PREPAID? Prepaid metering is a service that allows members to pay for electricity before it’s used. lnstead of receiving a traditional monthly paper bill, your electric use is calculated daily. Members can make payments whenever they choose and in the amount that works best for them. Prepaid service is available only for single-phase… Continue reading.

August is typically one of the warmest months of the year, and that means air conditioners across our community are working overtime to keep homes comfortable. During periods of extreme heat, many members may see an increase in their electric bill and wonder what factors contribute to the cost of electricity. At Dubois REC, we… Continue reading.

Bailey Hoffman and Tyler Lechner celebrate 10 years of service as journeymen lineman this month. Billing Supervisor Ruth Hopf celebrates 35 years of service. We appreciate these hard working employees and the years they have dedicated to Dubois REC and our members. BAILEY HOFFMAN TYLER LECHNER RUTH HOPF

Follow theses simple steps to sign up for automatic bank draft, and have your electric bill paid each month from your designated bank account. This is a great way to save time and avoid late fees! There are no additional fees or charges for using this convenient service. You will still receive a statement each… Continue reading.

WHAT IS PREPAID? Prepaid metering is a service that allows members to pay for electricity before it’s used. lnstead of receiving a traditional monthly paper bill, your electric use is calculated daily. Members can make payments whenever they choose and in the amount that works best for them. Prepaid service is available only for single-phase… Continue reading.

Ron Taylor had never been to Washington, D.C. That changed earlier this year when the retired Hoosier Energy employee and Vietnam veteran participated in the 50th Indy Honor Flight to the nation’s capital on May 30. Indy Honor Flight is a nonprofit organization created specifically to honor Indiana’s veterans. Each Honor Flight is a one-day,… Continue reading.

If you were in the right place at the right time near a 12-mile stretch of transmission lines between Tell City North and Bandon Substation in early April, you might have caught a glimpse of flying linemen tethered underneath a helicopter, soaring through the air as part of Hoosier Energy’s Bandon Static Wire Replacement Project…. Continue reading.

There’s something timeless about trees. They remind us of where we’ve been, and they stretch toward what’s ahead. Here in our community, we take pride in the natural beauty that surrounds us — the shade on a summer afternoon and the colors that mark the changing seasons. At the same time, we share another responsibility… Continue reading.

The Smarthub app is free and available to Dubois REC members. This app is a simple and convenient way to do the following: • View your bill and make secure payments • Access your Dubois REC account • Check your electric use • Compare monthly electric bills • Communicate directly with Dubois REC to ask… Continue reading.

The Annual Meeting of Dubois REC was held at the Huntingburg Event Center on April 7. Since no petitions for nomination were submitted for the districts up for election, the incumbent directors were officially seated for another three-year term at the 2026 Annual Meeting. • District 3 — Mark Montgomery • District 4 — David… Continue reading.