RANDY ROBERTS 35 years Randy Roberts is the director representing Orange County REMC District 2, which includes all of Washington County and that part of Crawford County served by the cooperative. Roberts has served on the board of directors since 1989 and celebrates his 35-year service anniversary on April 18. CHARLES HOPPER 5 years Charles… Continue reading.

As spring arrives, the weather often becomes more unpredictable. In our part of Indiana, sudden storms can cause widespread damage and even power outages. Now is the time to gather supplies to build an emergency kit, so your family can be prepared. In the event of a power outage, the following items in your emergency… Continue reading.

Before you start any spring projects that require digging on your property … CALL 811

Hoosier Energy strives to make helping communities and nonprofit organizations a priority within its territory, and the Community Impact Fund makes that possible. “Each year, we receive dozens of requests from local non-profits and statewide non-profits and vet those against a strategy we have developed,” said Matt Randall, manager of government and community relations, who… Continue reading.

Trees are majestic, beautiful, and good for the soul. But we also know that our members depend on us to deliver reliable power to their homes and businesses. That’s why Orange County REMC strives to balance maintaining the beautiful surroundings we all cherish with ensuring reliable electricity. You might not realize it, but there are… Continue reading.

MARCH 10 Daylight Savings Time begins. Move clocks ahead one hour. This is also a good time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors! MARCH 29

Hoosier Energy announces the 2024 recipients of the W. Eugene Roberts and Daniel L. Schuckman Memorial Scholarships, given annually to students from Hoosier Energy member cooperatives attending the North American Lineman Training Center (NALTC) in McEwen, Tennessee. Christopher Hollen from Whitewater Valley REMC and Logan Wilson of Daviess-Martin County REMC are this year’s winners. Hollen… Continue reading.

When outdoor temperatures drop, our electricity use increases. That’s because we’re doing more activities inside, and our heating systems are running longer and more often to counteract colder outdoor temperatures. Factor in that we all tend to use electricity at the same time — in the morning and in the early evenings — and that… Continue reading.

YOUR REMC CONTINUOUSLY LOOKS FOR WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY. That’s why each year we assist our young members in their pursuit of higher education by awarding scholarships to our graduating seniors. APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS › The parents or legal guardians of the applicant must be a cooperative member who is also participating in Operation Round… Continue reading.

While supplies last, members are invited to stop by the Orange County REMC office and pick up a free copy of the 2024 Farmer’s Almanac, 2024 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art, and the 2024 Indiana Festival Guide. Feel free to use our drive-thru for an easy way to pick up these free publications. The calendar… Continue reading.