The Holland Energy Plant, located in central Illinois and co-owned by Hoosier Energy and Wabash Valley Power Alliance, has undergone the largest outage in its two-decade-old history this spring and summer. Three major projects have been the focus at the natural gas facility: steam turbine inspection, gas turbine hot gas path inspection, and replacement of… Continue reading.

Harrison REMC employees and directors would like to thank everyone who attended the 87th Annual Meeting of Harrison REMC! What a crowd we had at the Annual Meeting on May 5 at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. Members played bingo, visited booths, and enjoyed some food and ice cream. The children had a good time making… Continue reading.

The Harrison REMC Board of Directors has approved paying capital credits in the amount of $1.5 million for portions of 1989, 1990, and 2019. The board is excited to return your investment in your electric cooperative with this capital credit retirement. Capital credits are one of the benefits of membership with a not- for-profit electric… Continue reading.

WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALLOCATED AND RETIRED CAPITAL CREDITS? Allocated capital credits appear as an entry on the co-ops permanent financial records and reflect your equity or ownership in Harrison REMC. When capital credits are retired, a check or bill credit is issued to you, and your equity in the co-op is reduced. HOW ARE… Continue reading.

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As the demand for electricity continues to rise, Indiana’s two not-for-profit electric generation and transmission (G&T) cooperatives remain focused on providing reliable, affordable energy to their members and the rural and suburban communities they serve. In March, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) and Hoosier Energy finalized a joint purchase of St. Joseph Energy Center. The… Continue reading.

Spring is here, and like many of you, I’m looking forward to more opportunities to be outdoors and enjoy warmer weather. Springtime brings many of my favorite activities, like cooking out with family and friends and simply slowing down a bit to enjoy life.   Unfortunately, spring and summer can also create the perfect conditions… Continue reading.

Eighty children were excited to meet with the Easter Bunny when he visited Harrison REMC! For many this has become a yearly tradition and we are excited to see all the little ones every year!

Herbicide spraying is crucial in maintaining the vegetation within electric utility rights-of-way (ROWs). These ROWs are clear corridors beneath power lines that must be kept free from excessive plant growth to ensure the reliability and safety of the electrical infrastructure. Herbicides are often applied selectively to control the growth of unwanted vegetation, preventing interference with… Continue reading.

You — our cooperative members — are our guiding force. This May, we are conducting a survey to gather your input and shape our services.    Harrison REMC members may receive a phone call or emailed survey invitation in April or May. Your responses will help ensure that we are effectively serving our community, planning to… Continue reading.

Harrison REMC Lineman Steve Saltsgaver and 15 Indiana electric cooperative lineworkers traveled to Guatemala in late January as part of an international initiative to bring electricity to a developing area in Guatemala. “Project Indiana: Empowering Global Communities for a Better Tomorrow” brings electricity to a part of the Central American country where none is available…. Continue reading.

Nearly every day, the Hoosier Energy economic development team is answering questions. But Economic Development Manager Jeff Pipkin wasn’t satisfied with questions from member cooperatives, member consumers, or other local government and economic leaders. Over the past three years, Pipkin has taken classes with the Midwest Community Development Institute and recently answered many more questions… Continue reading.