Jackson County REMC is excited to introduce Change for Community, a new way for members to make a difference right here in our local communities. Through Change for Community, participating members can choose to round up their monthly electric bill to the next whole dollar. That small amount of change will be combined with contributions… Continue reading.

September kicks off the fall shoulder season, when cooler mornings and milder evenings often mean you can give your heating/cooling system a break. Open windows, use ceiling fans and enjoy the fresh air whenever temperatures allow. It’s also the perfect time to schedule annual HVAC maintenance before colder weather arrives. Because demand is typically lower… Continue reading.

Turn your smart thermostat into extra savings. If you already have a qualifying smart thermostat, you can earn money by enrolling in Jackson County REMC’s Connect to Save program. During periods of high energy demand, your thermostat may be adjusted slightly to help reduce strain on the electric grid. Your comfort remains in your hands… Continue reading.

Whether you’re planting a tree, installing a fence, putting in a mailbox, or starting a larger landscaping project, taking a few minutes to contact 811 before you dig can help prevent damage to underground utility lines and keep everyone safe. Every digging project, no matter how small, has the potential to hit buried electric, gas,… Continue reading.

At Jackson County REMC, we’re committed to providing our members with the fast, reliable internet they need today while preparing for tomorrow. That’s why we’re continuing to upgrade our fiber network with new equipment that allows us to offer even faster internet speeds. As our network continues to evolve, eligible members can now enjoy internet… Continue reading.

After a severe storm, fallen trees and scattered debris often grab our attention first. Yet one of the greatest dangers may be hiding in plain sight. Take a close look at this photo. At first glance, you see broken trees, leaning utility poles, and storm damage. But can you clearly identify where every electric line… Continue reading.

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.

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.

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.