
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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Now is the time for your HVAC check-up!
March is an ideal time to service your home cooling system, ensuring it runs efficiently when the heat of summer arrives. Routine maintenance, like cleaning or replacing filters, checking refrigerant levels and inspecting parts, can improve your system’s energy efficiency and lower your energy bills. By addressing potential issues early, you can avoid costly emergency… Continue reading.
Save money and energy with the 2025 rebate program
Orange County REMC has several rebates and incentive programs to help you save energy and money. Visit myremc.coop, in the “Energy Solutions” menu for more information on these rebates and discounts:
Enhancing reliability
New microwave towers are helping to optimize the reliability of Hoosier Energy’s communication system in infrastructure and operations. The latest to be completed is the Bedford Tower, which in December followed on the heels of new towers at Bloomington Primary and Kingston. Next up will be a new tower at Ramsey, with other towers slated… Continue reading.
Understanding factors affecting your bill
There are a few key factors that affect electricity prices, as well as some ways you can make a meaningful impact on home energy savings. When you receive your monthly bill from Orange County REMC, or log onto our SmartHub App, you’re provided with a summary of how much electricity you used during the billing… Continue reading.
2025 scholarships available
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS Visit myremc.coop/youth-programs for more info and to download an application.
Almanacs and calendars available
While supplies last, members are invited to stop by the Orange County REMC office and pick up a free copy of the 2025 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Calendar and 2025 Farmers’ Almanac. Feel free to use our drive-thru for an easy way to pick up these free publications. The calendar is illustrated by students… Continue reading.
Gaddis completes leadership program
Orange County REMC is proud to announce that Member Service Representative Morgan Gaddis graduated from the 2024 Orange County Community Leadership program. Over the course of several months in 2024, Gaddis and several other members of the community attended training sessions in various locations across the county to sharpen their communication, networking and leadership skills…. Continue reading.
Successful collaboration
With another busy year underway at Hoosier Energy, it’s worth looking back at one of 2024’s most significant projects. Bear Run Mine in Sullivan County is the biggest surface mine in the eastern United States. When the mine was ready to move west early last year, it was a big task for Hoosier Energy to… Continue reading.
Balancing electricity supply & demand
We’re all connected to the electric grid, so ensuring the right amount of electricity for all involves a complex process of forecasting energy demand, planning for capacity and securing enough supply to meet Americans’ needs. POWERFUL SOURCES First, electricity must be generated at a power plant using either traditional sources, such as coal, natural gas… Continue reading.