Harrison REMC
Harrison REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Corydon, Indiana. As a cooperative, Harrison REMC 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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Geothermal can be a great option
Geothermal is one of the most efficient heating and cooling systems on the market. These systems work by transferring heat, depending on the season, back and forth between your home and underground or a large body of water using a loop system. If you are looking for green energy with lower heating and cooling costs,… Continue reading.
Putting safety first
When asked to use a No. 2 pencil, fill circles completely and make no stray marks on the form, these instructions are likely to bring back memories of school years when scantron technology was used for testing. Hoosier Energy’s Merom Generating Station’s Job Safety Observation Team is utilizing this technology in a new way. Using… Continue reading.
Stay back and stay safe
Working with electricity can be a dangerous job, especially for lineworkers. In fact, USA Today lists line repairers and installers among the most dangerous jobs in the United States. That’s why for Harrison REMC, safety is the number one priority. This is not empty talk. Over time, we have created a culture of putting our… Continue reading.
Contractors and safety protocol
Harrison REMC works every day not only to keep members’ personal information secure, but also to keep you informed and educated on possible scams or fraud. Recently we were made aware of some situations where people were posing as REMC employees, and attempting to gain entry into members’ homes. This occurred in southern Indiana counties… Continue reading.
Wholesale power cost adjustment decrease
Harrison REMC will make a Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment to its retail rates as a result of changes in Hoosier Energy Inc.’s wholesale power costs to its member Rural Electric Membership Corporations (REMCs). This action will result in an expected decrease to member bills of $0.00106 per kWh ($1.06 per 1,000 kWh). This change will… Continue reading.
Grant Funding: Helping Small Businesses During Pandemic
Just days before closing the One Southern Indiana office for the COVID-19 pandemic, President and CEO Wendy Dant Chesser had two challenges facing the economic development and Chamber of Commerce organization — how to not only sustain, but also help the 1,068 business members that would be scared and hurting financially. Board and team members… Continue reading.
Annual Meeting Updates
As we continue to navigate through the next several months, Harrison REMC is doing everything we can to keep our members and employees safe while still providing reliable electricity. As many of you know, the annual meeting scheduled for April 7 was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time, the board of directors… Continue reading.
Account Notifications Offered to Members
Harrison REMC offers a service that allows members to authorize the REMC to send text, email, or phone notifications to alert them to specific messages from the co-op. Below is a list of notifications that are offered by the co-op. Invoice Processed: A message indicating your REMC bill has been generated. TWO-Day Reminder: Sent two… Continue reading.