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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GIS revolutionizes how Hoosier Energy serves its members
In today’s digital age, generation and transmission cooperatives like Hoosier Energy have become increasingly data driven. Since, until recently, that data resided in a variety of forms and locales, cohesivenesswas elusive. However, over the past two years, Hoosier Energy’s transmission assets and scheduling team has set out to unify that information — from vegetation management… Continue reading.
Wired for growth: Balancing data center demand and reliability
Data centers may feel like a big-city phenomenon, but more and more of them are showing up in rural communities like ours — and there’s good reason for that. Rural areas offer what data centers need most: affordable land, room to grow, and access to transmission lines that can move large amounts of power. What… Continue reading.
2026 timeline for REMC director election
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 (teal on map) District 5… Continue reading.
Pump up your savings with our HVAC rebate!
Orange County REMC offers its residential members the opportunity to apply for an HVAC tune up service or preventative maintenance rebate. There are many advantages to a preventative maintenance service for HVAC equipment: • Fewer major repairs in the future • Enhanced indoor comfort • Increased lifespan of equipment • Lower utility bills • Better… Continue reading.
GenerLink: The safe, affordable way to connect your portable generator
• GenerLink is a UL®-listed, socket-mounted transfer switch that offers a safe, easy, and affordable way to connect your portable generator to your home during power outages — no rewiring, no hassle. • GenerLink transfer switches are installed behind your electric meter and deliver generator power directly to your breaker box. • Call us to… Continue reading.
Scholarship recipients look forward to careers as linemen
For Cody Case and Briar Houser, the latest recipients of Hoosier Energy’s Daniel L. Schuckman and W. Eugene Roberts memorial scholarships, becoming linemen not only provides them with career paths. It’s about becoming part of a team. That was the takeaway when they graduated from the North American Lineman Training Center in McEwen, Tennessee, this… Continue reading.
Factors driving the rising demand for electricity
Across the U. S., the demand for power is climbing at one of the fastest rates in decades. As the economy becomes more reliant on electricity and data centers continue to pop up in many parts of the country, electric cooperatives are preparing to meet the challenges that skyrocketing demand brings. The North American Reliability… Continue reading.
Apply for an Operation Round Up grant today
Is your non-profit organization seeking funding? Since 2003, the Orange County REMC Operation Round Up program has given back $652,250.38 to the community through this program. Applications for the next round of donations are due Feb. 13. For information, visit myremc.coop/operation-round-up.
Valentine’s date night in, powered by Orange County Fiber
This Valentine’s Day, skip the crowds and plan a cozy night in — made better with Orange County Fiber. From movies to music, fast and reliable fiber internet keeps your evening smooth from start to finish. Streaming “Date Night” Ideas: • Romantic Movie Night – Classics, rom-coms, or your favorite love story in crystal-clear HD… Continue reading.













