When severe weather hits, we respond quickly and make repairs that restore service to the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time. Who gets their power restored first? How do we make those decisions? Harrison REMC intends to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. These are the steps we take… Continue reading.

Although inflation has decreased from the 40-year high of 9.1% in 2022, it remains elevated historically speaking. From 2021 to 2024, inflation increased by 20.1% compared with only a 7.7% increase from 2017 to 2020. Inflation continues to apply upward pressure on everyone’s costs for groceries, rent, utilities, fuel, and many other household items. Your… Continue reading.

Herbicide spraying is crucial in maintaining the vegetation within electric utility rights-of-way (ROWs). These ROWs are clear corridors beneath power lines that must be kept free from excessive plant growth to ensure the reliability and safety of the electrical infrastructure. Herbicides are often applied selectively to control the growth of unwanted vegetation, preventing interference with… Continue reading.

We are always looking at ways to improve service for members. Currently, members receive a text from the co-op when their power goes out. Our newest program will reduce the need for members to call in their outage and allow them to text us if their power goes out. How does it work? When we… Continue reading.

Many Hoosier homeowners add a backup generator in case the power goes out during weather turbulence. Yet before severe weather arrives, homeowners should be sure to read and follow instructions in the manual that comes with the generator to ensure safe operation. There are some additional considerations that homeowners should particularly keep in mind with… Continue reading.

To keep electricity flowing safely and reliably, Hoosier Energy crews must be ready for anything. This spring, anything meant woodpeckers, resulting in the Redbird Line Rebuild. A hole had been spotted in one of the poles at Structure 80, part of a right of way running through the Redbird State Recreation Area in Greene County…. Continue reading.

We assume our electricity will be readily available unless there’s a power outage. When we flip the switch or turn on an appliance, with think everything will work as expected. We don’t always consider what will happen if something is awry. If there’s a problem with your home’s wiring, or it’s inadequate for the appliances… Continue reading.

Although we rely on electricity every day, we sometimes take it for granted because it is easy and dependable. We also don’t think about how this vital resource can create dangerous situations for us and our families. Brush up on your home electrical safety with these tips. 1 Water and electricity don’t mix. Keep electric… Continue reading.

Tornadoes or other weather-related disasters often bring widespread power outages. Most electric utilities follow a similar methodical plan that ensures power is restored to the greatest number of people in the shortest amount of time in the safest manner possible. To do that, your co-op utilizes this priority system when line crews are working on… Continue reading.

Our 2023 theme, “Unmatched Value,” gets straight to the point — your co-op membership provides an unbeatable return for the investment. At the heart of our mission is the relentless pursuit of value for our members. Your ownership in this not-for-profit co-op is different from being a customer of an investor-owned utility. Your membership represents… Continue reading.

Your cooperative continued to perform well in 2023. Although we saw kilowatt-hour purchases and sales decline by more than 5% each — mostly due to moderate weather — financial goals were still achieved. Total margins exceeded $4.3 million and were above budget by $809,000, or 23%. This was achieved due to lower operating expenses (under… Continue reading.