Jasper County REMC
Jasper County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Rensselaer, Indiana. As a cooperative, Jasper 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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Linemen showcase their skills at statewide rodeo
The 2025 Indiana Electric Cooperatives Lineman Rodeo took place on Aug. 21 and 22. This annual two-day event showcases the skills and safety training of Indiana electric cooperative linemen. This year, five employees participated. Journeyman Linemen Craig Smart, Michael Witvoet, Brett Wilhite, Matt Beasley, and Apprentice Lineman Jake Steinke competed in team and individual events…. Continue reading.
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WHOLE HOME GENERATORS For the safety of our linemen, please let us know if you have a whole-home generator. SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Do you want your small business highlighted in Indiana Connection? Call our office or email jasperremc@ jasperremc.com for more information.Jake Steinke and Brett Wilhite work together during a team event. REBATES AVAILABLE Are… Continue reading.
Let’s celebrate the co-op difference this October
October is National Co-op Month — and this year, the United Nations has gone even further, declaring 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives. What does that mean? Maybe not much at first glance. But for me, it’s a powerful reminder that co-ops aren’t just another business model. They are something better. A few years ago,… Continue reading.
Guided by seven principles
Cooperatives worldwide operate according to the same core principles and values adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance. These principles are rooted in the first modern cooperative, founded in Rochdale, England. These principles are a key reason that America’s electric cooperatives operate differently from other electric utilities, putting the needs of their members first. Over the… Continue reading.
Jasper County REMC hosts 87th Annual Meeting and connects with the community during the fair
This years 87th Annual Meeting was on Saturday, July 19, at the Jasper County Fair. The meeting started with the Boy Scout Troop 167 from DeMotte presenting the flag and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Bill Taylor from Virgie Christian Church offered the invocation, and then I turned the meeting over to our board… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up awards 14 grants
Operation Round Up grants were issued recently, and your spare change is doing great work in our communities! A total of 14 grants were issued this quarter. Each quarter, we will continue recognizing all awardees, but we will also feature one recipient in greater detail. For several years, Operation Round Up funds have been awarded… Continue reading.
Meet your directors
Your board of directors consists of two directors from each of the three districts, and one at-large director. This years director elections were held at the Annual Meeting in July. Hidden number #15124009. Each year following the Annual Meeting, board members elect officers. The current officers include Bart Nesius, president; Dain Hayworth, vice president; and… Continue reading.
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LITTLE COUSIN JASPER PARADE See us in the Little Cousin Jasper Parade on Saturday, Sept. 6! SANDHILL CRANE FESTIVAL We will be at the Sandhill Crane Festival in Wheatfield on Saturday, Sept. 20.come see us! INTERNET UPGRADE Do you want to go even faster? Upgrade your internet speed. Call the office no appointment necessary! STAY… Continue reading.
Preparation saves lives
COOKING SAFETY Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. HEATING SAFETY Use caution around heating equipment such as space heaters and fireplaces. Keep anything that could catch fire at least 3 feet from the heat. CANDLE SAFETY Avoid using candles because they can cause a fire. Use battery-powered lights… Continue reading.
Rates: What is the co-op story?
Every week, it seems there’s another headline warning about rising electricity prices. One recent report really stood out to me. In July, the Citizens Action Coalition shared that over the past year, rates from Indiana’s investor owned utilities (IOUs) rose by an average of 17.5%. As the CEO of a utility, I take that personally…. Continue reading.
Where does the power come from?
Explaining where power comes from may seem simple, but it’s not. The act of turning on your lights is at the end of a long and complex journey. The intricacies of getting power to that switch involve thorough and ongoing planning. There is not a day that goes by that my team at Wabash Valley… Continue reading.
Working together to restore outages
Over the years I have been at Jasper County REMC, I have had opportunities to work out in the field even though my primary duties were at the office. When I started, an early version of a smart metering system was in place. This system became obsolete as we used telephone lines to get the… Continue reading.