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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Solar collaboration
Renewable energy is expanding across the nation – including right here in Indiana. A 120 MW solar project named Rustic Hills Solar will be built in Warrick County bringing energy to 17,000 homes. To accomplish this power output, the project will encompass 640 acres and provide jobs for 300 Hoosiers to build the solar array…. Continue reading.
Understanding power surges and blinks
Have you ever noticed your lights blink during a thunderstorm? Or perhaps you’ve noticed a blinking microwave clock when you arrive home. When this happens, you’ve likely experienced a brief disruption to your electric service, which could result from a power surge or blink. While the symptoms of surges and blinks can appear similar, what’s… Continue reading.
Dean retires
Member Service Representative Jean Dean’s last day was Oct. 1. For the past 19 years, Dean has been an invaluable member of the REMC team. The REMC thanks her for her commitment to the membership and the excellent service she has provided over the years. She will be missed.
Welcome, new employees!
Harrison REMC employees and directors welcome Logan Murphy and Derek Saunders, both first year apprentice linemen, and Third Year Apprentice Lineman Mick Knies to the team.
It’s a matter of (co-op!) principles
ACE Hardware, State Farm, REI, Land O’Lakes and Harrison REMC all share something in common: we’re all cooperatives. We may be in different industries, but we all share a passion for serving our members and helping our communities to thrive. In fact, all cooperatives adhere to the same set of seven principles that reflect our… Continue reading.
Rebates available
Harrison REMC and Hoosier Energy 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 services during 2021. There are many benefits to getting a system tune-up by a licensed HVAC contractor. Maintenance now means fewer… Continue reading.
Honoring a legacy
Hoosier Energy is proud to announce two new scholarships honoring the contributions of longtime Hoosier Energy Directors and Board Officers, Eugene Roberts and Dan Schuckman. Eugene and Dan represented our members for a combined 35 years, devoting countless hours of service to achieve Hoosier Energy’s mission of providing members with assured, reliable and competitively priced… Continue reading.
Overhead vs. underground power lines
Whenever a hurricane, wildfire, or other natural disaster causes a widespread power outage, people tend to ask a logical question: Why don’t they put the power lines underground? It’s one of those questions that seems to have an easy answer — until you start looking at the details. The debate over “undergrounding” power lines comes… Continue reading.
Does the REMC owe you money?
Harrison REMC has posted a list of individuals who were issued a capital credit refund check in August 2018 and August 2019 for the capital credit years of 1981-1984 but have not claimed their checks. Each check was mailed to the last known address on record at the REMC. A notice of where to obtain… Continue reading.
New hires
Harrison REMC employees and directors would like to welcome Accounting Assistant Alexis Knear, Staking Engineer Josh Walter and Inventory Operations and Purchasing Coordinator Mike Schickel to the REMC team!