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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Employee news
NEW HIRE AND RETIREMENTS We are pleased to introduce the most recent member of our team, fiber technician Dustin Rosenbaum, while also wishing three other employees a “happy retirement.” We appreciate the many years of service these individuals have dedicated to the Orange County REMC and Orange County Fiber. DUSTIN ROSENBAUM Dustin Rosenbaum started at… Continue reading.
Summer vacation to remember
Camp Kilowatt Ella Guetig, Campbellsburg, was sponsored by Orange County REMC to attend Camp Kilowatt. The camp was held June 5–8 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston. More than 90 campers representing 28 Indiana electric cooperatives attended the event, along with chaperones from local co-ops. Camp Kilowatt featured many typical camp activities such as horseback riding,… Continue reading.
Check out our website — myremc.coop
REMOTE BILL PAY OPTIONS Our website offers details about several ways to pay your bill without making a trip to the office. The Pay-by-Phone service allows members to pay their bill by check or credit card over the phone by simply calling 833-890-7734. SMARTHUB Our SmartHub app makes it easy to view and pay your… Continue reading.
Real, meaningful work
When Darian Lafferty graduated from Bloomington High School North in May, she started her summer internship at Hoosier Energy. However, it would be the second time she interned for the Bloomington-based generation and transmission cooperative. Lafferty served as a high school intern — the first at Hoosier in recent memory — from September to May… Continue reading.
Annual Meeting recap
Each year, we host the Annual Membership Meeting as a way to say “thank you” to our members. It is also an opportunity to conduct important cooperative business, including financial updates and director elections. As an electric cooperative, our business model is unique. We are not owned by a group of investors, we are owned… Continue reading.
Celebrating 15 years of service
Michael Newlin was hired by Orange County REMC on July 20, 2009, as an apprentice lineman. He earned his journeyman lineman status and is now line foreman. Prior to his REMC employment, he received an associate degree in culinary arts from Sullivan University in 2002 and later earned his associate degree in applied science from… Continue reading.
Hoosier Energy gives back with Community Impact Week
Hoosier Energy held its second annual Community Impact Week this spring, which was bigger and better than the first. Hoosier Energy employees’ participation increased by 11 percent, and they also saw increased opportunities to participate. The week kicked off with Monroe County Community Kitchen’s Backpack Buddies, which distributes backpacks with food items for distribution to… Continue reading.
Unmasking scams
Consumers with water, gas, and electricity connections have long been targets for utility scams. But in today’s digital world, every swipe and click increases the risk of potential scams. Scammers are more sophisticated than ever before, and they understand our increasing reliance on technology. With their sharpened digital knives, scammers have adapted their tactics to… Continue reading.
