Scott Strange, Orange County REMC lead lineman, celebrates his 10-year anniversary on March 4. Brandon Bambusch, Orange County REMC journeyman lineman, celebrates his 10-year anniversary on March 11.

Winter Storm Elliott packed a punch in December, but Hoosier Energy’s 18 member cooperatives stood strong and experienced minimal disruptions. The system absorbed a record-setting blow as temperatures dropped nearly 50 degrees in a span of 12 hours on Dec. 22, 2022, and 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across the service territory. Overall,… Continue reading.

If you look around your home, you likely have more devices and equipment that require electricity than ever before. Our connected lives are increasingly dependent on more electricity to function. At the same time, as demand for electricity rises, Orange County REMC must deliver an uninterrupted 24/7 power supply — regardless of market conditions or… Continue reading.

Orange County REMC Scholarships YOUR REMC CONTINUOUSLY LOOKS FOR WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY.That’s why each year we assist our young members in their pursuit of higher education by awarding scholarships to our graduating seniors. APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS: › The parents or legal guardians of the applicant must be a cooperative member.› The parents or legal… Continue reading.

Free publications still available While supplies last, members are invited to stop by the REMC office and pick up a free copy of the 2023 Farmers’ Almanac, Festival Guide and Student Art Calendar, illustrated by students across the state of Indiana. Feel free to use our drive-thru for an easy way to pick up these free… Continue reading.

by Matt Randall The past 15 months have been busy ones on the legislative front, and Hoosier Energy is looking to maximize the opportunities that accompany the passage of both the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act as well as the Inflation Reduction Act. Both of those bills include a number of programs connected to the… Continue reading.

One of my favorite events of the year is the annual meeting we host for you, the members that we proudly serve. I always look forward to this event because it’s a great opportunity for me and our employees to talk with our members and hear what’s on their minds. While June 2 may seem… Continue reading.

Each month, members who wish to participate in Operation Round Up can have Orange County REMC automatically round their electric and/or fiber bills to the next highest dollar. The amount contributed by each member is less than a dollar a month and will average about $6 a year. Those extra few dollars from our members… Continue reading.

Misty Tincher celebrates 20 years of service to Orange County REMC this month. She is our accountant and has been a part of the REMC team since 2003. We appreciate her hard work and dedication to the co-op and our members.

While supplies last, members are invited to stop by the REMC office and pick up free copies of the 2023 Farmers’ Almanac and 2023 Student Art Calendar, illustrated by students across the state of Indiana. Feel free to use our drive-thru for an easy way to pick up these free publications.

YOUR REMC CONTINUOUSLY LOOKS FOR WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY.That’s why each year we assist our young members in their pursuit of higher education by awarding scholarships to our graduating seniors. APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS › The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the applicant must be a cooperative member.› The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the applicant… Continue reading.