As summer quickly approaches, one of my favorite things about this time of year is educating our members on energy efficiency and savings before the dog days of summer hit. After all, the summer months bring some of the highest energy bills of the year. But why? Cooling your home accounts for a large portion… Continue reading.

Early voting will be available in the REMC lobby for the 2024 board of directors’ election. From June 17 through June 21, voting will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Voters will need a valid picture ID and your name must be on the bill.  Those voting early will not receive the $20… Continue reading.

Jay County REMC Annual Meeting | June 22 Jay County REMC will hold its Annual Meeting on June 22 at Jay County High School. Dave Dugan will be the entertainment for the evening, and members will be able to enjoy the business expo. Stay tuned for more details!

With the hot, humid temperatures during the long daylight hours when kids are out of school, it may seem difficult to keep your cool at home this summer — literally and figuratively. Yet, in the literal sense, keeping your cool indoors could pay off by keeping more green in your wallet. Fortunately, there are steps… Continue reading.

Many Hoosier homeowners add a backup generator in case the power goes out during weather turbulence. Yet before severe weather arrives, homeowners should be sure to read and follow instructions in the manual that comes with the generator to ensure safe operation. There are some additional considerations that homeowners should particularly keep in mind with… Continue reading.

Although we rely on electricity every day, we sometimes take it for granted because it is easy and dependable. We also don’t think about how this vital resource can create dangerous situations for us and our families. Brush up on your home electrical safety with these tips. 1 Water and electricity don’t mix. Keep electric… Continue reading.

Tornadoes or other weather-related disasters often bring widespread power outages. Most electric utilities follow a similar methodical plan that ensures power is restored to the greatest number of people in the shortest amount of time in the safest manner possible. To do that, your co-op utilizes this priority system when line crews are working on… Continue reading.

It’s no secret that consumers with a water, gas, or electricity connection have long been targets for utility scams, but fraudsters have changed their tactics since the COVID-19 pandemic. As consumers became more reliant on technology for work, school, and commerce, scammers noted these shifts and adapted their tactics to this changed environment. Imposter scams… Continue reading.

We are pleased to announce that comedian Dave Dugan will join us as the entertainment for our June 22 Annual Meeting. In the past, we enjoyed beautiful music from several different local musicians. This year, we wanted to give Dugan a chance to make you laugh. Well known for his clean humor, Dugan customizes his… Continue reading.

Jay County REMC has been awarded a generous grant for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library from The Portland Foundation for the winter round of grant applications. Thank you to The Portland Foundation for everything you do for our community, and for helping to make Jay County a place that families can thrive!