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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Hoosier Energy hosts 2026 Annual Meeting
In April, Hoosier Energy hosted its 2026 Annual Meeting, the first in two years after last year’s event was canceled due to severe storms and tornado threats. As with most things in the energy industry, much has changed in two years. Yet Hoosier Energy’s mission to provide reliable and affordable energy remains unchanged even as… Continue reading.
Meet your board of directors candidates
Orange County REMC, a member-owned electric cooperative serving over 8,000 members in Orange and parts of Martin, Lawrence, Washington, and Crawford counties, is pleased to announce the candidates running for the board of directors election at the upcoming Annual Meeting on June 5. DANIEL HOUCHIN | DISTRICT 1 DANIEL HOUCHIN has served Orange County REMC’s… Continue reading.
Some heroes wear hard hats
Back in January, Winter Storm Fern blanketed the southern United States with damaging ice, unusually cold temperatures, and widespread power outages. As a result, electric cooperatives did what cooperatives always do — they put the principle of Cooperation Among Cooperatives into action. After the storm, linemen from five Hoosier Energy member cooperatives headed to Mississippi… Continue reading.
Our lineworkers
As CEO of Orange County REMC, I have the unique privilege of seeing firsthand what it truly takes to keep the lights on for our members. In April, we take time to pause and recognize the brave employees who make that possible every single day — our lineworkers. When storms impact our communities and outages… Continue reading.
2026 board election timeline
All REMC members who register and attend the Annual Meeting can vote for directors to serve the districts that are up for election in that calendar year. The information below details when deadlines occur in the election process. Incumbent directors whose terms expire in 2026: District 1 -— Daniel Houchin District 5 -— Ben Lindsey…. Continue reading.
Anderson earns certification
Congratulations to board member Carl Anderson on earning his Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. The CCD is the first step in a three-part director education program and includes five core courses focused on governance and the essential skills required of electric cooperative directors. This achievement reflects Anderson’s commitment… Continue reading.
Educating future generations
Orange County REMC recently hosted a small group of area students for a safely supervised, hands-on experience with our linemen. Several of the students are aspiring to become the next generation of lineworkers, and the visit gave them a glimpse into the trade while promoting safety and awareness.
Employee news
Congratulations to the following employees of Orange County REMC/Orange County Fiber: Travis Cole, fiber maintenance, celebrates five years at the cooperative. Welcome Zach Clements who began in February as a locator with the cooperative.
Operation Round Up grants distributed
The Operation Round Up board met on Monday, March 2, to discuss the first batch of grant applications of the year. The following were awarded: Scholarships Laney Cambron (West Washington High School) — $2,250 Josie Robison (Springs Valley High School) — $2,250 Grants Team Peace, Inc., $1,200 —Snacks and gift bags for Summer Bike Camp… Continue reading.
