Henry County REMC
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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Summer learning adventures
School may have been out this summer, but that didn’t stop kids from learning about the cooperative world. Whether at day camp, overnight camp, or educational travel, many students from Hoosier Energy’s member cooperatives learned and had fun. Summer Cooperative Camp Henry County REMC hosted their Summer Cooperative Camp in late June, now in its… Continue reading.
Compassion in action
As one of the seven cooperative principles, Concern for Community, can take many forms. Sometimes, it’s in the big things everyone sees, but other times, it’s just helping one person. Journeyman Lineman Andrew Korte of Harrison REMC, a Hoosier Energy member cooperative, found himself in the right place at the right time earlier this year… Continue reading.
Celebrating our shared independence
As we come together this month to celebrate our nation’s independence, it’s a meaningful time to reflect on the many freedoms we enjoy, including the power of self-governance. Just as our country was built on the ideals of liberty and representation, Henry County REMC, as an electric cooperative, is built on similar principles. One of… Continue reading.
Chelsi Jackson marks 10 years at Henry County REMC
From part-time MSR to project coordinator, Jackson’s career has evolved along with the co-op she serves When Chelsi Jackson joined Henry County REMC in 2015, she was simply looking for a full-time job closer to home. She lived in Losantville and commuted to Muncie. A conversation with a family friend tipped her off to a… Continue reading.
Join us for our business meeting
July 24 at 7:00 p.m. YouTube and Facebook une into our Annual Meeting as we ratify our board of directors election results, update our members and cooperative business, and draw for exciting door prizes! There will be additional opportunities to win if you watch the broadcast. Scan the QR code to find our YouTube Channel… Continue reading.
2025 Brush Control Program
The Henry County REMC 2025 Brush Control Program to control vegetation and brush in utility rights-of-way will begin in July. The Daltons, Inc. will conduct the spraying. The areas impacted in 2025 will be those with HCREMC facilities located on or adjacent to them that are experiencing vegetation growth. Any property that has maintained/mowed grass… Continue reading.
16th Annual Back-to-School Festival
Monday, July 28, 2025 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Christian Love Help Center, backpack and supplies giveaway11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — New Castle Library, haircuts, eye and dental exams12-2 p.m. — Festival at Arts Pavilion, community donations A celebration of education in Henry County For kids in need, backpacks and supplies based on the child’s grade are… Continue reading.
Critical improvements
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.
Your voice, your power
As summer approaches, I want to begin this months column by thanking everyone who joined us for our Meet the Candidates event in May. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with our membership, answer questions, and celebrate the cooperative difference that makes Henry County REMC unique. We sincerely hope you had a great time… Continue reading.
Grassroots advocacy: powering progress through political engagement
HCREMC CEO Melissa True (second from left) speaks with fellow cooperative leaders at the NRECA Legislative Conference. When you flip a switch in your home, its easy to take for granted the power flowing through the lines. But for those of us living in rural Indiana, electricity didnt always come so easily. It took people… Continue reading.













