We’re all connected to the electric grid, so ensuring the right amount of electricity for all involves a complex process of forecasting energy demand, planning for capacity and securing enough supply to meet Americans’ needs. POWERFUL SOURCES First, electricity must be generated at a power plant using either traditional sources, such as coal, natural gas… Continue reading.

The Hoosier Energy Apprenticeship Training & Safety (HEATS) program recently added 36 new graduates during a ceremony at French Lick Resort. The HEATS program began in 1975 and has grown from a simple training tool for cooperative employees into a way to develop a wide range of skills across the industry. The 2024 graduating class… Continue reading.

Bryan Fuhs had his doubts, but it never hurts to try. So, the Montgomery, Indiana, turkey farmer applied for the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) through Hoosier Energy anyway. “I thought, ‘Well, it’s worth looking into,’” Fuhs said. “I needed to make energy-efficient updates anyway, so if the program’s…

Over the years, you’ve probably heard or read about Dubois REC’s concern for our community. This is one of the core principles that sets cooperatives apart from other types of utilities and businesses. We’ve always taken this mission and responsibility to heart. It’s who we are as a co-op and during the holiday season, concern… Continue reading.

We have two great publications to help you kick off the New Year! Stop by the Dubois REC office, or use our drive-thru to pick up your free copy of the 2025 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art and the 2025 Farmers’ Almanac.

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.

Students! Mark your calendar for these great summer opportunities — sixth grade students can apply to attend Camp Kilowatt on June 4-7. High School juniors can apply for an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., on the 2025 Youth Tour which takes place on June 15-22. Watch next month’s Indiana Connection for more information. Online applications… Continue reading.

The 2024 HEATS (Hoosier Energy Apprenticeship Training and Safety) graduation ceremony took place on Oct. 18 at the French Lick Resort. This year’s class featured 15 lineman graduates, 12 MSR (member service representative) graduates and nine substation graduates. Pictured above are Dubois REC employees Tyler Schnell, Kory Voelkel, and Andrew Weidenbenner who were members of… Continue reading.

As November kicks off, it’s hard to believe we’ll soon be gathering with family and friends to celebrate the Thanksgiving season. This festive time of year brings joy and warmth, but as the weather gets cooler and we spend more time indoors, the holidays can also bring increased energy use and a higher risk of… 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.

If you use electric services provided by a co-op, like Dubois REC, you actually become an owner of the business. One of the advantages of that is your ability to earn capital credits. Here are some freqently asked questions to help expain how we handle this unique feature. How do I start accumulating capital credits?… Continue reading.