It is with mixed emotions that Decatur County REMC announces the retirement of Becky Metz. She joined the REMC on March 24, 1999, where she served as a member service representative for over 23 years. Metz is such a caring, thoughtful and joyful person who lit up the co-op.  We will miss her smiling face,… Continue reading.

NOTE: Board meeting minutes are available on our website, dcremc.com, once approved.  The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein and Brian Scheidler, who kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also present was CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Crystal Greathouse, Matt Raver, Jeanne Loechle, Pat Nobbe, Sam Ruf, HR intern… Continue reading.

NOTE: Board meeting minutes are available on our website, dcremc.com, once approved.  The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Crystal Greathouse, Matt Raver, Jeanne Loechle, Jenny Burkhart and Becky Metz, and Allie… 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.

Camp Kilowatt  Date: June 7-10 A fun and unique camp experience for students entering seventh grade. The camp takes place in early June and gives kids a chance to learn about energy while making new friends and enjoying activities and games. This three-day camp includes horseback riding, electric cooperative education, rock climbing, swimming and much… Continue reading.

We have been getting a lot of questions from our members about the facility charge and wholesale power cost adjustment on their bills since the recent rate increase. It is important to note that prior to the rate increase, the bills had the facility charge and the wholesale power cost adjustment charges included in the… Continue reading.

Doug Mac Lain | Journeyman Lineman | 29 years of service What have you enjoyed most about your job? I have had the pleasure of helping many people over these last 29 years — not only in our backyard, but also during hurricane restoration and even in Guatemala twice. It’s been a blessing to use… Continue reading.

Supporting our member-consumers goes beyond providing electric service. We want to be your trusted resource for all things electric. As your co-op’s CEO, keeping you informed about the current trends in the electric industry is something I take very seriously. The electric industry is changing at a rapid pace. Tomorrow’s trends will affect how we… Continue reading.

As a member-consumer of Kankakee Valley REMC, you have a unique opportunity to support Operation Round Up by simply rounding up your electric bill each month. Here are the organizations you helped to support in December. San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. received a $5,436 grant to replace the department’s current electric hand tools with… Continue reading.