Jay County REMC
Jay County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Portland, Indiana. As a cooperative, Jay 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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It’s time for HoliJay lights
Jay County REMC is excited to be a part of Cruisn the HoliJay Lights again this year. Make sure you stop out to check out our display. Have a great holiday season!
Grateful for growth, grounded in principles
This November, I’m especially mindful of the blessings in my life — my family (even if my kids may not love that I am sharing this photo), my friends, and the incredible team at Wabash Valley Power Alliance dedicated to serving you. It’s the perfect time to reflect on the work we do together as… Continue reading.
Be safe around electricity when moving farm equipment
With the arrival of harvest time, Indiana’s farmers are shifting into high gear as they move into their fields to bring in their crops. The increased activity puts farmers and farm workers at greater risk, warns John Gasstrom, CEO of Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “Combines and grain augers are large pieces of equipment,” says Gasstrom. “People… Continue reading.
A visit to Three Chicks Farm
Cinderella said it best when she sang, A dream is a wish your heart makes. Sometimes you don’t even know you have a dream until it’s unfolding right in front of you. This one starts with three chicks and a few dozen eggs. Ali Buckland and her husband, Brandon, had four chickens on their farm… Continue reading.
Powered by purpose
This month, electric cooperatives across the country will celebrate National Co-op Month and reflect on the unique advantages of being part of a cooperative. Its also the perfect time to thank you the members who make it all possible. For us, its not just a celebration. Its a chance to reaffirm the values that guide… 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.
Artificial intelligence offers new opportunities for electric cooperatives
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly popular tool for many industries and our daily lives. AI is a hot topic sometimes exciting, sometimes a little scary. It has the potential to bring many opportunities and a few challenges to the electric utility sector. But machine learning takes time, and were still in the process… Continue reading.
Farmers Safety Supper on Sept. 11
As the Marketing Communication: Coordinator for Jay County REMC, a large part of my job is community relations and community-based programs. Every year, I work to improve existing programs and create new ones that address the needs we see in our communities. This year, weve added an event focused on farmers and safety around power… 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.















