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.

CAMP KILOWATT | June 7-10 A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2023. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides.  APPLY: Apply by March 1 at CampKilowatt.org. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR | June 11-18 Harrison REMC wants to send… Continue reading.

Through a complex, dual-stage project, Hoosier Energy is working diligently to upgrade grid technology and infrastructure. Straddling the White River in Greene County, just southwest of Bloomfield, is a three-quarter mile stretch of Hoosier Energy power lines in the territory of the Utilities District of Western Indiana (UDWI) REMC.  Those lines were strategically placed out… Continue reading.

The holiday season is finally here. Some call it the most wonderful season of all. That’s because we associate it with family traditions and gathering with friends and loved ones. It’s a time of giving and spreading joy.  Giving back reminds me of the many good things we have right here in our community and… Continue reading.

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.

Harrison REMC would like to welcome Apprentice Lineman Alec LaHue and Technical Engineer Ron Clark to the co-op!

A meter tamper occurs when an individual — other than an REMC employee — pulls a meter from the meter base socket.   The dangers of pulling a meter without proper training include arc flash burns, electrocution, public safety hazard, damage to home appliances/AC system/electronics, and even death.  A meter tamper is not only very… Continue reading.

The Hoosier Energy Apprenticeship, Training and Safety (HEATS) program held its first in-person graduation program since 2019 this fall at French Lick Resort.  The program, which started in 1975 as a way to ensure linemen had proper job-related safety training, expanded over the years to include other co-op employees. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the… Continue reading.

By Cathy Racicot 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… Continue reading.

Inflation reached a 40-year high of 9.1% this past June and continues to be a huge driver in the increased costs of many consumable goods including electricity. In addition to the record inflation, supply chain issues, labor shortages, and increasing prices for natural gas and other fuel sources have applied upward pressure on wholesale fuel… Continue reading.

The Electrify Indiana 2022 conference was held Sept. 22 in Indianapolis. It was co-hosted by Hoosier Energy and Wabash Valley Power Alliance along with the Beneficial Electrification League. What got the over 270 attendees, 33 sponsors and 23 exhibitors buzzing was the interaction. With utilities, businesses and industry leaders all gathered under the same roof,… Continue reading.