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Henry County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in New Castle, Indiana. As a cooperative, Henry County 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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Save energy, save money

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Posted on Aug 29, 2026 in Henry County REMC

Whether you’re replacing an aging HVAC system, purchasing a new heat pump water heater, or even upgrading to electric lawn equipment, Henry County REMC can help make those investments more affordable through its 2026 rebate program. “Our goal is to help members save money, not only on the purchase of new equipment, but on their… Continue reading.

HCREMC hosts 2026 Summer Cooperative Camp

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Posted on Aug 29, 2026 in Henry County REMC

Thank you to all the campers who participated in Henry County REMC’s 5th Annual Summer Cooperative Camp, held June 22-26. Throughout the week, students explored the electric utility industry through a variety of hands-on learning experiences, safety training, community service projects, and career exploration activities. From operating specialized equipment and learning about electrical safety to… Continue reading.

The trip of a lifetime

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Posted on Aug 23, 2026 in A Co-op Perspective, Bartholomew County REMC, Clark County REMC, Daviess-Martin County REMC, Decatur County REMC, Dubois REC, Harrison REMC, Henry County REMC, Jackson County REMC, Orange County REMC, Southern Indiana Power, WIN Energy REMC

Ron Taylor had never been to Washington, D.C. That changed earlier this year when the retired Hoosier Energy employee and Vietnam veteran participated in the 50th Indy Honor Flight to the nation’s capital on May 30. Indy Honor Flight is a nonprofit organization created specifically to honor Indiana’s veterans. Each Honor Flight is a one-day,… Continue reading.

Revolutionizing power line maintenance

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Posted on Jul 27, 2026 in A Co-op Perspective, Bartholomew County REMC, Clark County REMC, Daviess-Martin County REMC, Decatur County REMC, Dubois REC, Harrison REMC, Henry County REMC, Jackson County REMC, Orange County REMC, Southern Indiana Power, WIN Energy REMC

If you were in the right place at the right time near a 12-mile stretch of transmission lines between Tell City North and Bandon Substation in early April, you might have caught a glimpse of flying linemen tethered underneath a helicopter, soaring through the air as part of Hoosier Energy’s Bandon Static Wire Replacement Project…. Continue reading.

More than a job, it’s a calling

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Posted on Jul 04, 2026 in A Co-op Perspective, Bartholomew County REMC, Clark County REMC, Daviess-Martin County REMC, Decatur County REMC, Harrison REMC, Henry County REMC, Jackson County REMC, Orange County REMC, Southern Indiana Power, WIN Energy REMC

Most people remember March 1976 for Indiana University’s unbeaten national championship in men’s basketball. But that date is also notable for the start of Donnie Eslinger’s career at Hoosier Energy, one that has reached 50 years and counting. Eslinger, who is now a transmission working foreman, was initially hired as a communications technician C at… Continue reading.

The power of participation

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Posted on Jun 28, 2026 in Henry County REMC

As we turn the page to June, I want to take a moment to reflect on the strong sense of community that continues to define our cooperative. One of the highlights of the past month was our annual Meet the Candidates event. I would like to extend a sincere thank-you to all the members who… Continue reading.

Powering progress: How Irving Materials, Inc. delivers quality from the ground up

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Posted on Jun 28, 2026 in Henry County REMC

Since its founding in 1946, Irving Materials, Inc. (imi) has played a vital role in building communities across the Midwest and Southern United States. From aggregates and asphalt to ready-mix concrete and specialty construction services, the company’s work quite literally lays the foundation for roads, homes, and infrastructure that Hoosiers depend on every day. At… Continue reading.

Your vote still matters: Annual Meeting season is here

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Posted on Jun 28, 2026 in Henry County REMC

Henry County REMC’s 2026 Annual Meeting is just around the corner. Although this year’s ballot does not include any contested races, member participation remains essential to our cooperative’s democratic foundation. In the coming weeks, members should watch for their ratification forms arriving by mail. In accordance with our bylaws, members are asked to review several… Continue reading.

Knightstown artist continues to impress

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Posted on Jun 28, 2026 in Henry County REMC

Henry County REMC is proud to celebrate a familiar name in local art, Eden Fawver of Knightstown, who has once again earned recognition in the Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ Student Art Contest.  Fawver received an Honorable Mention in the sixth-grade category of the 29th Annual Cooperative Student Art Contest, a statewide program that highlights the creativity… Continue reading.

Members of the Hoosier Energy executive staff, from left, Chris Blunk, Rob Horton, Jon Jackson, and Scott Bowers participate in a panel discussion at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Hoosier Energy hosts 2026 Annual Meeting

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Posted on May 23, 2026 in A Co-op Perspective, Bartholomew County REMC, Clark County REMC, Daviess-Martin County REMC, Decatur County REMC, Dubois REC, Harrison REMC, Henry County REMC, Jackson County REMC, Orange County REMC, Southern Indiana Power, WIN Energy REMC

In April, Hoosier Energy hosted its 2026 Annual Meeting, the first in two years after last year’s event was canceled due to severe storms and tornado threats. As with most things in the energy industry, much has changed in two years. Yet Hoosier Energy’s mission to provide reliable and affordable energy remains unchanged even as… Continue reading.

Some heroes wear hard hats

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Posted on May 01, 2026 in A Co-op Perspective, Bartholomew County REMC, Clark County REMC, Daviess-Martin County REMC, Decatur County REMC, Dubois REC, Harrison REMC, Henry County REMC, Jackson County REMC, Orange County REMC, Southern Indiana Power, WIN Energy REMC

Back in January, Winter Storm Fern blanketed the southern United States with damaging ice, unusually cold temperatures, and widespread power outages. As a result, electric cooperatives did what cooperatives always do — they put the principle of Cooperation Among Cooperatives into action. After the storm, linemen from five Hoosier Energy member cooperatives headed to Mississippi… Continue reading.

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