Orange County REMC
Orange County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Orleans, Indiana. As a cooperative, Orange 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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Have a spooky and safe Halloween
The buzzing and zapping of spooky gizmos, giant electrodes and lightning rods bring life to Dr. Frankenstein’s castle laboratory — and his monster from the slab. And, through conjured or coincidental lightning strikes, catastrophic electrical malfunctions, or electro-chemical combinations, superheroes like Captain Marvel, Flash, Thor, Magneto, Storm, and Black Lightning were born. While many Halloween… Continue reading.
Hoosier Energy cooperatives award over $100,000 in scholarships
For the second straight year, Hoosier Energy member cooperatives awarded over $100,000 in college scholarships to local students. A total of 94 students were selected as recipients, with many of the scholarships funded by Operation Round Up. Bartholomew County REMC awarded a pair of $1,500 scholarships to Braelei Ernest and Kaelynn Engleau. The annual Alex… Continue reading.
Electricity brings everyday value
When it comes to electricity, we rarely think twice about flipping on a light switch, brewing coffee in the morning, charging our phones, or adjusting the thermostat. We simply expect the power to be there. That’s how it should be because you are a member of Orange County REMC, and reliably powering your life is… Continue reading.
Pole-top rescue training can save lives
Safety starts long before the job begins at your cooperative. Our crew recently completed pole-top rescue training, sharpening the skills needed to respond quickly and effectively in an emergency. Pole-top rescue training involves learning how to rescue a fellow lineworker who has become incapacitated on the utility pole. Lineworkers learn how to properly lower the… Continue reading.
Davisson joins team
Orange County REMC and Orange County Fiber welcome newest employee, Tyler Davisson. Davisson started as a journeyman lineman with the cooperative on July 20. We are glad to have you as part of the Orange County REMC/Orange County Fiber team.
Operation Round Up distributes funds to local organizations
Thanks to your generosity in rounding up your monthly bill, the Orange County REMC Operation Round Up program has distributed the next round of funding. Local organizations that received grants were: Moores Ridge Church for AED with pads — $2,500 Bulldog Backpacks for food backpack distribution — $1,500 Eastview Baptist Church of Paoli for emergency… Continue reading.
The trip of a lifetime
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.
Exploring Al’s potential to improve service and reliability
Like it or not, artificial intelligence seems inescapable. Even a quick Google search produces an AI-generated smorgasbord of results, rather than a simple list of links. AI is even shaping conversations about the future of energy. While news headlines often focus on the rapid growth of AI, electric cooperatives are taking a measured approach to… Continue reading.