Being a member of an electric co-op is a unique opportunity to be part of the decision-making process in a business.  Because Harrison REMC is a cooperative, it is owned by its members. That means members are responsible for voting for fellow members to take leadership positions on the board of directors.  Each spring, Harrison… Continue reading.

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.

It may feel like fall outside, but that means winter isn’t far behind with its increased demand in electricity. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) outlook for the winter of 2023–24 isn’t much different than recent years, but once again the concern lies with the potential for high loads or high outages in January. MISO… 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 holiday season is just around the corner and soon, festive music will flood the airwaves, sparkling lights will adorn homes and businesses, and good tidings will abound. The holidays also bring a frenzy of decorating, cooking and family gatherings, and amid the hustle and bustle, you may receive higher-than-usual energy bills. Keeping this in… Continue reading.

Each year, Harrison REMC is excited to shine the spotlight on our youth programs and those youth in the community that take part in them. Harrison REMC sponsors programs to benefit middle and high school students in learning more about energy, the cooperative business model, history, government and much more. Below are the youth programs… Continue reading.

Santa Claus will visit the REMC on Thursday, Dec 7, from 3:30-6:30 p.m.!  Due to the availability and convenience of cell phones and cameras, we will not be offering a printed picture. Feel free to take as many pictures as you would like.  Please park on the west side of the building and enter through… Continue reading.

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.