Dubois REC
Dubois REC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Jasper, Indiana. As a cooperative, Dubois REC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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Mentors make a difference
Mentors certainly made a difference for the first two 2025 recipients of Hoosier Energy’s W. Eugene Roberts and Daniel L. Schuckman Memorial Scholarships. This year, the scholarship total is being expanded with Hoosier Energy anticipating awarding two scholarships each semester to attendees at the North American Lineman Training Center in McEwen, Tennessee. Blayden Mann and… Continue reading.
Enhancing reliability
New microwave towers are helping to optimize the reliability of Hoosier Energy’s communication system in infrastructure and operations. The latest to be completed is the Bedford Tower, which in December followed on the heels of new towers at Bloomington Primary and Kingston. Next up will be a new tower at Ramsey, with other towers slated… Continue reading.
Successful collaboration
With another busy year underway at Hoosier Energy, it’s worth looking back at one of 2024’s most significant projects. Bear Run Mine in Sullivan County is the biggest surface mine in the eastern United States. When the mine was ready to move west early last year, it was a big task for Hoosier Energy to… Continue reading.
Apply now for these youth opportunities
Students! APPLY NOW 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-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., on the 2025 Youth Tour from June 15-22. Get more info and apply by March 1 at duboisrec.com/community
Dubois REC Hosts ‘Tour of Opportunity’
On Oct. 9, approximately 500 local high school freshmen from the four Dubois County school corporations embarked on a day-long “Tour of Opportunity” to visit local businesses and learn about potential careers within the county. Dubois REC provided our facility to the Builders Association of Dubois County to showcase various careers within the construction and… Continue reading.
Do you depend on life-support equipment?
WE NEED TO KNOW! 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… Continue reading.
Calendars and almanacs
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 to pick up a free copy of the 2025 Farmer’s Almanac and 2025 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art. Feel free to use our drive-thru for an easy way to… Continue reading.
Get involved!
SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY ON THE DUBOIS REC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Want to make a difference in your community? Consider running for a seat on the board of directors of Dubois REC. On April 8, at the 2025 Annual Meeting, members will be electing directors to represent Districts 2 and 7. The incumbent directors running for… Continue reading.
Small change, big impact with Operation Round Up
Dubois REC is pleased to announce that the most recent round of Operation Round Up grants included $14,500, which was awarded to six local organizations. Celestine Park, Inc received a $4,000 grant for a new playground. Dubois County 4-H Council received $2,500 for new gutters on the 4-H horse barn. Young Women Lead received a… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up FAQ
What is Operation Round Up®? It’s an ongoing charitable fundraising program to benefit worthwhile community projects. Dubois REC customers who round up their electric bill to an even dollar amount donate those funds. How does the program work? Each month, members who wish to participate will allow Dubois Rural Electric Cooperative to automatically round up… Continue reading.
Balancing electricity supply and demand
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.
Celebrating the class of 2024
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.