Extended power outages could impact the whole community and the economy. A power outage may: Remember, in extreme heat or cold, go to a community location with power if it’s safe to travel. PREPARING FOR A POWER OUTAGE Take an inventory of the items you need that rely on electricity. Plan for batteries and other… Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy strives to make helping communities and nonprofit organizations a priority within its territory, and the Community Impact Fund makes that possible. “Each year, we receive dozens of requests from local non-profits and statewide non-profits and vet those against a strategy we have developed,” said Matt Randall, manager of government and community relations, who… Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy announces the 2024 recipients of the W. Eugene Roberts and Daniel L. Schuckman Memorial Scholarships, given annually to students from Hoosier Energy member cooperatives attending the North American Lineman Training Center (NALTC) in McEwen, Tennessee. Christopher Hollen from Whitewater Valley REMC and Logan Wilson of Daviess-Martin County REMC are this year’s winners. Hollen… Continue reading.

I am honored to introduce Jackson Solutions, LLC, a trusted subsidiary of our remarkable organization, dedicated to enhancing the lives of our members. As the CEO of Jackson County REMC, I am immensely proud to lead such an excellent member-owned company that continually strives to exceed member expectations. At Jackson Solutions, LLC, our goal is… Continue reading.

A GenerLink Generator Switch is an innovative energy solution that can offer homeowners peace of mind during power outages. With an 8.5/10-kilowatt capacity, GenerLink allows users to easily switch appliances by adjusting breakers on their household circuit panel, addressing basic emergency power needs. Emphasizing safety, the system disconnects the customer from the power grid when… Continue reading.

COOPERATIVE CALENDAR OF STUDENT ART CONTEST Since 1998, Indiana Connection and participating Indiana electric cooperatives have held an annual art contest for Indiana students in grades kindergarten through 12. The winning works from each grade are then used to illustrate the Cooperative Calendar of Student Art that participating REMCs/RECs have distributed. ENTER: Visit indianaconnection.org/for-youth/art-contest. Enter… Continue reading.

RULES REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION PROCESS APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO: Jackson County REMCATTN: Scholarship Committee274 East Base RoadBrownstown, IN 47220 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION Return the application to the Jackson County REMC office by April 5, 2024. SELECTION PROCESS A scholarship committee will be composed of employees of Jackson County REMC.

More than five years after its last recorded run, the Union Volunteer Fire Department is back in business with help from Hoosier Energy. Located in Pike County, less than a mile from the Gibson County line, and within the service territory of Hoosier Energy member cooperative WIN Energy, Union needed a pole tall enough to… Continue reading.

Santa, his elf, and his reindeer paid us a special visit and helped spread some holiday cheer. The joy on everyone’s faces was priceless! Thank you to everyone who joined us — it truly warmed our hearts to see the community together.