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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Member Appreciation Day
Orange County REMC hosted its annual Member Appreciation Day Fish Fry on Oct. 8. Approximately 365 members attended. A drawing for door prizes was held and Donna Watterson of Mitchell won the 50-inch 4K TV and Janet Riley of Paoli won an electric trimmer.
Deadlines Approaching
REMC REBATE PROGRAM Your co-op offers incentives and rebates for members who install energy efficient equipment in their home or business. But you need to act fast. The deadline to apply for a Orange County REMC rebate for energy efficient HVAC and water heating equipment is Dec. 15. Get more info and an application at… Continue reading.
Solar collaboration
Renewable energy is expanding across the nation – including right here in Indiana. A 120 MW solar project named Rustic Hills Solar will be built in Warrick County bringing energy to 17,000 homes. To accomplish this power output, the project will encompass 640 acres and provide jobs for 300 Hoosiers to build the solar array…. Continue reading.
It’s a matter of (co-op!) principles
ACE Hardware, State Farm, REI, Land O’Lakes and Orange County REMC all share something in common: we’re all cooperatives. We may be in different industries, but we all share a passion for serving our members and helping our communities to thrive. In fact, all cooperatives adhere to the same set of seven principles that reflect… Continue reading.
Employee news
Orange County REMC is proud to announce Megan Sullivan has recently been hired as a member service representative. Sullivan is a 2017 Eastern High School graduate. She enjoys binge watching Netflix, spending time with family, and shopping. She has one son, Leven, and lives in West Baden Springs. Amos Murphy was recently promoted to the… Continue reading.
Student Programs
Watch next month’s magazine for updates on these exciting opportunities for local students : Page Day Youth Tour to D.C. Camp Kilowatt
Honoring a legacy
Hoosier Energy is proud to announce two new scholarships honoring the contributions of longtime Hoosier Energy Directors and Board Officers, Eugene Roberts and Dan Schuckman. Eugene and Dan represented our members for a combined 35 years, devoting countless hours of service to achieve Hoosier Energy’s mission of providing members with assured, reliable and competitively priced… Continue reading.