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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The lawncare crew that loves its job
You might have driven past one of the 10 cooperative solar arrays throughout central and southern Indiana. Each site provides renewable energy to co-ops like yours and is the size of nine football fields. This creates a challenge in the summer months — lawncare. Hoosier Energy has hired a crew to help keep the grass… Continue reading.
When the lights go out, don’t be in the dark
Harrison REMC’s new outage text alert program will provide members a quick and convenient way to stay connected and informed during a power outage. One of the more valuable benefits of implementing our new advanced metering system is the ability for us to send members text alerts when their power is out and also providing… Continue reading.
New employees at your co-op
Harrison REMC would like to welcome Apprentice Linemen Jacob Zeller, Trysten Williams and Joe Jacobi to the REMC!
Capital credits
The board of directors of Harrison REMC has approved paying capital credits in 2019 in the amount of $1.25 million for patronage allocated during the period of 1981-1984. The board is excited to return your investment in your electric cooperative with this capital credit retirement. As a member of Harrison REMC during these years, you… Continue reading.
Join us for our second Member and Community Fish Fry!
Harrison REMC is excited to invite both members and the community to the second annual Member and Community Fish Fry. This fundraising event will be held on Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until all food is sold, at the REMC warehouse in Corydon and near Limeberry Lumber’s parking lot at Highlander… Continue reading.
Save money by using energy in off-peak hours
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 demand charge. The REMC’s wholesale costs are low when the demand for energy decreases (off-peak), and the costs are higher when demand increases… 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 $0.000308 per kWh ($0.31 per 1,000 kWh). This change will… Continue reading.
How Hoosier Energy works to keep vegetation away from power lines
Safe and reliable transmission of electricity is at the core of the Hoosier Energy vegetation management program. Trees or other woody-stemmed vegetation growing too close to power lines can cause extensive power outages and damage as well as pose serious fire and safety hazards to the public if the trees come in contact with energized… 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 U.S. 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 crews’… Continue reading.