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 Engineering Greg Dilger, Engineering Project Manager Ruth Hopf, Billing Supervisor Craig Adams, Manager of Finance Patrick… Continue reading.

Keeping transmission lines clear of overgrowth along 150-200-mile-long stretches each year is not an easy task. That’s why Hoosier Energy uses an aerial saw to get the job done. The saw features nine 25-inch carbide tip saw blades attached to multiple 20-foot aluminum poles. A 50-horsepower snowmobile motor that can be turned on and off… Continue reading.

The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays usually bring a frenzy of decorating, cooking and family gatherings, and amid the hectic hustle and bustle, you may receive higher-than-usual energy bills. SAVE WITH LED LIGHTS AND TIMERS LED holiday lights use 88% less energy than incandescent holiday lights. To put that into perspective, the Department of Energy estimates… Continue reading.

AUTOPAY With autopay, you just enroll and set up your notifications in SmartHub. By using autopay, money is withdrawn directly from your bank account to pay your electric bill each month. The automatic draft is processed on the 20th of each month. If this date falls on a holiday or weekend, the draft will occur… Continue reading.

It’s no secret that consumer interest in electric vehicles (EVs) is growing. Dubois REC would like to take the time to address some frequently asked questions (FAQs) so that our members can make informed decisions when considering an EV purchase. Q: WHY IS DUBOIS REC INVOLVED IN EV INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES? A: All electric utilities are… Continue reading.

This month, Dubois REC’s Greg Dilger marks 30 years of service to the co-op. He has also served the REC in the capacity of staking engineer and system engineer. In his current position, he works with the operations and engineering departments to coordinate work plan projects, line conversion projects and addresses power quality issues. Greg… Continue reading.

As tradition would have it, the third full weekend in November annually brings the heady aroma of authentic Bavarian specialty foods, regional wines, and over 200 vendors of folk art, period pieces, and handmade treasures. An incredible array of Christmas wares, antiques, quality hand-crafted, and primitives await the public at Ferdinand’s Christkindlmarkt, Saturday and Sunday,… Continue reading.

As one of Hoosier Energy’s strategic priorities, continuous improvement has always been a key part of the company’s mindset. A commissioned team spent over a year developing a program centered around this concept. As a result, Hoosier Energy’s new Rural Electric Continuous Improvement Program (RECIP) is now active. Starting this past May, all Hoosier Energy… Continue reading.

October is National Co-op Month, and Dubois REC is joining cooperatives across the U.S. to celebrate. Co-ops come in all shapes and sizes, but they each have a common goal: to provide goods or services for the members (who are also part owners) of the co-op. Electric co-ops, including Dubois REC, exist to serve their… Continue reading.

We appreciate all of the members who participated in our annual paper shred and electronics recycling day. With your help, we collected 3,000 pounds of paper to shred and recycle, and six pallets of electronics for recycling. Thanks to all our members who helped us divert this impressive amount of material from the landfills. While… Continue reading.

Since October is National Co-op month, and “Concern for Community” is one of the guiding co-op principles, this is a great time to recognize some of our employees who go the extra mile, while also working their 9-to-5 jobs at Dubois REC. Several members of the Dubois REC team give their time to nonprofit and… Continue reading.