People often ask me what makes cooperatives like Kankakee Valley REMC different from large investor-owned utilities. At a time when state regulators are responding to customers’ affordability concerns from other utilities, it’s worth taking a moment to remind our members of the key differences. The biggest difference is mostly about profits. Big utilities are under… Continue reading.
Vice-Chairman Dale Wernke opened the meeting, and Steve Nobbe kept the meeting minutes. All board members were present with Steve AmRhein being virtual. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employee Matt Raver. Brian Scheidler moved to approve the agenda. Suzanne Parmer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. SAFETY MINUTE AND COOL MOMENT Jon… Continue reading.
For the consumer-members of Harrison REMC, keeping the lights on at a cost you can afford is the focal point of everything we do. Transparency is one of our core values, so in addition to sharing co-op successes, I believe we are also responsible for telling you about the challenges. Earlier this year, the U.S…. Continue reading.
REMINDER! The deadline to submit HVAC and heat pump water heater rebates to the REMC is Dec. 15. Harrison REMC and Hoosier Energy have joined together to offer member homeowners an incentive to save money on Heat Pump or A/C tune-ups and maintenance. Up to a $50 rebate per member-household may be available for those… Continue reading.
Beat the Peak is Harrison REMC’s voluntary program designed to encourage members to become more aware of the energy they use and to reduce their energy use during peak demand periods. The program is simple. During times when the cost to purchase and produce power for members is high, we issue “Beat the Peak” alerts…. Continue reading.
Kyle Armstrong, Jacobb White and Kody Kennedy participated in the 2024 Indiana Electric Cooperatives Lineman Rodeo on Aug. 22 and 23. There were 37 teams and 137 participants. Our Harrison REMC team did amazing! INDIVIDUAL JOURNEYMAN HURT MAN RESCUE 1ST PLACEKody Kennedy INDIVIDUAL JOURNEYMAN SKILL CLIMB 1ST PLACEKyle Armstrong INDIVIDUAL JOURNEYMAN KNOT TYING 1ST PLACEKyle… Continue reading.
Seven Boone REMC linemen competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 22–23 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. INDIVIDUAL COMPETITORS WERE: THE BOONE REMC TEAM INCLUDED: The linemen competed in events that tested skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue, and safely… Continue reading.
Communities come in all shapes and sizes. Some are based on geographical proximity or shared interests and hobbies, and some communities can even be found in virtual spaces like social media groups. Regardless of where or how they are formed, communities can bring people together and create a sense of belonging. As the first electric… Continue reading.
Did you know that if your TV, computer, and other appliances are plugged in, they quietly drain electricity — all day, every day — even when turned off? When switched off or in a standby mode, electric power consumed by products is known as standby power or phantom loads. While it may not be readily… Continue reading.
Boone REMC no longer sells electric water heaters, but we will still honor the six-year warranty of any electric water heater purchased from Boone REMC. We are happy to work with members to determine eligibility for reimbursement if a water heater is under warranty and needs to be replaced. Additionally, we no longer offer a… Continue reading.
