Jackson County REMC
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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Use caution while buring backyard debris
The fall is a popular time to burn leaves or branches in your backyard. When burning yard waste and debris, follow these important steps from the USDA Forest Service. CHECK THE CONDITIONS Dont burn when its windy or whe vegetation is very dry. PREPARE YOUR PILE Keep your piles small and manageable. Add additional debris… Continue reading.
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.
2025 Jackson County REMC Annual Meeting
July 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Drive-thru registration at Jackson County Fairgrounds Entertainment- Justyn Underwood 7:30 p.m. – Business meeting at the Pavilion Attendance at the business meeting is optional. Don’t forget! Please bring the mailing label with the barcode on the back cover of this issue to the Annual Meeting
Registration information for 2025 Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting registration will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. The business meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. on July 17. This year’s meeting will be a hybrid meeting with drive-thru registration, voting, ice cream and gifts. An in-person business meeting will follow in the Pavilion at the Jackson County Fairgrounds… Continue reading.
Board of Directors nominees
District 1 John Hackman Incumbent John Hackman has served as a director for Jackson County REMC since 2010 and is completing his fifth term on the board. Before his election, he was an active member of the REMC Election and Credentials Committee for several years. He is also a National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)… Continue reading.
Annual report
2024 Electric division financial notes 1) Operating results: 2) Financing of capital expenditures: 3) Rates: 4) Capital credits: 5) Audit: 2024 Fiber division financial notes 1) Operating results 2) Financing of capital expenditures 3) Rates 4) Audit
Minutes of the Annual Meeting
Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the membership of Jackson County Rural Electric Membership Corporation July 18, 2024 The 86th Annual Meeting of the Jackson County Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, State Road 250 East in Brownstown, Indiana, on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The members’ portion of the Annual… 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.
Pool party
Jackson County REMC member appreciation event! June 29, 2025 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Brownstown Pool Max capacity 300, first come first serve Free Kona Ice, food and fun!