Harrison REMC employees and directors welcome Lineman Steve Saltsgaver to the team!

The Electric Assistance Program is designed to help REMC members who are 150% below the poverty level pay their electric bills in times of need. You can help by sending a donation of any amount to the program. Each member donation will be matched by equal funds from Harrison REMC.* All contributions made to the… Continue reading.

Being an electric cooperative member offers a unique opportunity to be a part of the decision-making process in the business. Because Harrison REMC is a cooperative, it is owned by its members. That means members are responsible for electing other members to take the leadership positions on the board of directors to help shape business… 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.

By Cathy Racicot As part of the cooperative’s operations and engineering team, the staking engineer is involved with designing, staking, inspecting and providing cost estimates for new electric services and system improvements. These employees play a vital role in contributing to Harrison REMC’s mission to provide reliable, safe and affordable energy to all co-op members…. Continue reading.

REMINDER! The deadline to submit HVAC and heat pump water heater rebates to the REMC is Dec. 15. Harrison REMC and Hoosier Energy (our power supplier) have joined together to offer member homeowners an incentive to save money on HVAC tune-ups and maintenance. Up to a $50 rebate per member-household may be available for those… Continue reading.

Beat the Peak is Harrison REMC’s voluntary program designed to encourage members to become more aware of the energy they use and to reduce their energy use during peak demand periods. The program is simple! During times when the cost to purchase and produce power for members is high, we issue “Beat the Peak” alerts…. Continue reading.

A few Harrison REMC linemen competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 24–25 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. Harrison REMC sent one team and four individuals to the state competition. The linemen competed in events that test skills such as pole climbing,… Continue reading.

The key to resiliency is to keep moving forward, be it in life or business — that was the message that retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson delivered in his speech during the final session of Hoosier Energy’s 2023 Strategic Issues Forum. Held in French Lick, the theme of the mid-August event was “Powering Resilience: Inspire,… Continue reading.

In today’s increasingly digital world, scammers have adapted their tactics to target consumers through their electronic devices, such as by email, phone call or text. Harrison REMC wants to ensure your safety and financial security by equipping you with the knowledge to identify and avoid electric bill scams. Let’s explore some essential tips to safeguard… Continue reading.

Harrison REMC has been offering a time-of-use (TOU) rate option since 1988. The TOU rate is more reflective of wholesale energy costs, which are determined by two factors: an energy charge and a demand charge. The REMC’s wholesale costs are low when the demand for energy decreases (off-peak) and the costs are higher when demand… Continue reading.

The employees and directors of Harrison REMC would like to welcome Meter Data Analyst Garth Kimmel to the team!