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.

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.

Each year, students in Indiana are invited to show off their artistic talent by submitting their artwork for the Cooperative Student Art Contest. Two local students were recently named winners in the annual contest. Olivia DeSchamp of Jasper won the eighth grade division with a detailed floral bloom. Eleanor Daunhauer, a second grade student from… Continue reading.

This month we recognize two long-time employees; Frank “Flip Rickelman recently retired after 48 years of service! We wish him the best in his retirement.  Matt Brames celebrates 25 years of service this month. We appreciate his dedication to the co-op and our members. 

Dubois Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the… Continue reading.

At Dubois REC, we know that reliable power takes dedication, hard work, and a commitment to safety. That’s why we want to make an effort to recognize the incredible efforts of our Townsend Tree crews. Beyond their daily responsibilities, the Townsend crews play a vital role in long-term system reliability. By proactively trimming trees and… Continue reading.

In April, Hoosier Energy hosted its 2026 Annual Meeting, the first in two years after last year’s event was canceled due to severe storms and tornado threats. As with most things in the energy industry, much has changed in two years. Yet Hoosier Energy’s mission to provide reliable and affordable energy remains unchanged even as… Continue reading.

Back in January, Winter Storm Fern blanketed the southern United States with damaging ice, unusually cold temperatures, and widespread power outages. As a result, electric cooperatives did what cooperatives always do — they put the principle of Cooperation Among Cooperatives into action. After the storm, linemen from five Hoosier Energy member cooperatives headed to Mississippi… Continue reading.