Beginning April 1, Jackson County REMC will implement a $5 per month increase to the Basic Service Charge across all account types. This adjustment helps ensure that we can continue to provide safe and reliable electric service to every home, business, and farm we serve, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This is… Continue reading.

As we step into 2026, I am honored and excited to celebrate a truly extraordinary milestone with you — the 90th anniversary of Henry County REMC. For nine decades, our cooperative has been woven into the daily lives, homes, and hopes of the people of Henry County and surrounding communities. That is something worth celebrating… Continue reading.

There will be a Town Hall Meeting at Henry County REMC on Monday, Jan. 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. Members interested in running for a seat on the board of directors are invited to attend and learn more about the process. Seats are open to nominations this year for Districts 3, 5, and 6…. Continue reading.

This past fall, Henry County REMC welcomed five local high school students for our first-ever Job Shadow Day — an event designed to give young people a closer look at the wide range of career opportunities within the electric cooperative world. The idea came from Accounting/HR Coordinator Monica Sexton, who frequently visits area schools for… Continue reading.

Last year, HCREMC members participated in a comprehensive survey covering many aspects of our operations and their satisfaction with them. Along with the survey responses, some members shared specific comments about their overall experience with HCREMC. We are grateful that many of these comments were positive, and we also value the constructive feedback that highlighted… Continue reading.

A new year is the perfect time to reset more than just your calendar — it’s also an excellent opportunity to develop smart habits that can help lower your energy use all year long. At Heartland REMC, we’re committed to helping members save energy, and the good news is that you don’t need to make… Continue reading.

At Heartland REMC, keeping your power on is our top priority. However, when major storms, accidents, or equipment failures cause an outage, our restoration plan quickly kicks into action. While it may feel like the lights are off forever, a strategic process is happening behind the scenes to reconnect everyone safely and efficiently. We follow… Continue reading.

As we begin a new year together, I would like to take a moment to recognize one of the most exciting developments at Heartland REMC in 2025 — our growing team. Over the past year, we’ve welcomed seven new employees, each bringing unique skills, passion, and a shared commitment to serving our members with excellence…. Continue reading.

When outdoor temperatures drop, electricity use naturally rises. Colder weather drives us indoors, where we rely more heavily on home heating systems, more lighting, and household appliances. Heating systems run longer and more frequently to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. Combine that with the fact that most people use electricity at the same times — typically… Continue reading.

I’ve been using paperless billing through SmartHub for a while now, and honestly, it is one of those small changes that just makes life a little easier. Many of us already have our bills set up for auto-draft, so payments are made automatically every month, or we use a debit or credit card to pay…. Continue reading.

When outdoor temperatures drop, electricity use naturally rises. Colder weather drives us indoors, where we rely more heavily on home heating systems, more lighting, and household appliances. Heating systems run longer and more frequently to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. Combine that with the fact that most people use electricity at the same times — typically… Continue reading.

Cooperatives in America are as old as the nation itself. The first successful U.S. cooperative was organized in 1752 when Benjamin Franklin formed the Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire — the nation’s oldest continuing cooperative. It continues to operate today. Electric cooperatives began in the 1930s because investor-owned utilities… Continue reading.