Want to make a difference in your community? Consider running for a seat on the board of directors of Dubois REC. On April 7, at the the 2026 Annual Meeting, members will elect directors to represent Districts 3, 4, and 6. The incumbent directors running for election are Mark Montgomery (District 3), David Rudolph (District… 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.

For the past 76 years, Hoosier Energy has been responsible for the safe and reliable transmission of electric service to its member systems.  To ensure it can continue its power supply commitment throughout 2026, Hoosier Energy will maintain regular inspections, and provide required scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs throughout its system. As part of the… Continue reading.

When outdoor temperatures drop, electricity use naturally rises. Colder weather drives us indoors, where we rely more heavily on home heating systems, more lighting and household appliances. Heating systems run longer and more frequently to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. Combine that with the fact that most people use electricity at the same times — typically… Continue reading.

On Oct. 8, approximately 500 local high school freshmen from the four Dubois County school corporations embarked on a day-long “Tour of Opportunity.” During the event the students visited local businesses to learn about potential career opportunities within the county. Dubois REC provided our facility to the Builders Association of Dubois County to showcase various… Continue reading.

Want to make a difference in your community? Consider running for a seat on the board of directors of Dubois REC. On April 7, at the the 2026 Annual Meeting, members will elect directors to represent Districts 3, 4, and 6. The incumbent directors running for election are Mark Montgomery (District 3), David Rudolph (District… Continue reading.

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.

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.