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Jackson County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Brownstown, Indiana. As a cooperative, Jackson 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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Hoosier Energy advances pollinator habitat conservation efforts

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Posted on Nov 25, 2025 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

Hoosier Energy’s efforts to be a partner in conservation by creating healthy pollinator habitats continue to evolve. Three years after becoming the first generation and transmission cooperative to receive a Certificate of Inclusion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Nationwide Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the monarch butterfly, and one year after… Continue reading.

How to stay safe during a winter storm

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Posted on Nov 25, 2025 in Features, Jackson County REMC, Miami-Cass REMC, Newton County REMC, Warren County REMC

Prepare early Know your area’s risk for winter storms. Extreme winter weather can leave communities without utilities or other services for long periods.  Prepare your home to keep out the cold with insulation, caulking, and weather stripping. Learn how to keep pipes from freezing. Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with battery… Continue reading.

10 steps to winterize your home

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Posted on Nov 25, 2025 in Co-op Connection, Features, Heartland REMC, Jackson County REMC, Miami-Cass REMC, Newton County REMC

As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, it’s time to start preparing your home for winter.  Winterizing your house not only protects it from harsh weather conditions but also helps you save energy and avoid costly repairs down the line. Here are some essential tips to ensure your home stays cozy all winter long:… Continue reading.

Community Day 2025: Jackson County REMC serves the Scott County Clearinghouse

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Posted on Nov 08, 2025 in Jackson County REMC

Each year on the second Friday of October, Indianas electric cooperatives come together for Community Day, a statewide day of service dedicated to giving back to the communities they power. This annual event highlights one of the core values that defines the cooperative difference: Concern for Community, which is Cooperative Principle #7. For 2025, Jackson… Continue reading.

Advancing amid challenges

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Posted on Oct 27, 2025 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, Southeastern Indiana REMC, Southern Indiana Power, WIN Energy REMC

Two years ago, the Centerton to Wilbur Project was still in the planning stages. Now, it is closing in on the finish line of nearly six miles of new overhead transmission line connecting the Hoosier Energy Wilbur substation to the Duke Energy Centerton substation in Morgan County. It is one of multiple transmission projects on… Continue reading.

Food safety for the holidays

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Posted on Oct 27, 2025 in Features, Jackson County REMC

Gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday cheer, but the joy can change to misery if food makes you or others ill. Symptoms of foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning, can start anywhere from hours to days after contaminated food or drinks are consumed. Practicing four basic food safety measures… Continue reading.

Harvest safely around power lines

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Posted on Oct 12, 2025 in Jackson County REMC

Harvest season is one of the busiest times of the year, with long hours in the field and large equipment in use. As the pace picks up, it’s important to stay alert, especially when working near overhead power lines. Farm equipment like combines, augers, and grain carts can easily reach the height of power lines…. Continue reading.

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