This past year demonstrated what we can accomplish when we work cooperatively. In March of 2025, we launched the time-of-use rate across the entire membership. Many of you embraced the change by shifting your energy use away from periods of highest demand. Those small changes made a big difference. Lower wholesale power costs allowed us… Continue reading.
Each month in 2026, a randomly selected MCREMC member enrolled in the paperless program will receive a $90 bill credit — that’s 12 winners to honor 90 years of service. Enroll now on SmartHub. *MCREMC members must have a SmartHub account to view bills. Congrats to our March winning member: Hunter Hurlburt
The Annual Meeting of the members of Decatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation will be held in-person at Greensburg Elementary School on Friday, June 12, 4-6:30 p.m. with the business meeting beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held for the following purposes: Each membership that registers in person at the event will receive a $10 credit… Continue reading.
The Annual Meeting of the members of the Decatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held at the Greensburg Elementary School, Greensburg, Indiana, on June 13, 2025, with activities from 4 to 7 p.m. and a business meeting following at 7 p.m. Members were welcomed, then all rose for the Pledge of Allegiance. There was… Continue reading.
At Decatur County REMC, our mission goes beyond keeping the lights on. We exist to empower our community — providing reliable electricity, expanding broadband connectivity, and creating opportunities for families, businesses, and neighbors to thrive. Everything we do is grounded in purpose. The energy landscape is evolving, technology is advancing, and the needs of our… Continue reading.
DISTRICT 3 Truitt Daeger Truitt and his wife, Brianna, reside on 300 S in Greensburg with their children, Rhett, Addison, and Drew. He serves as Vice President of Construction Operations at T&H Construction Properties, LLC, where he has worked for four years. In this role, he oversees a team of more than 20 employees and… Continue reading.
District 1 Erin Arnold Erin resides on 650 North, St. Paul and has been a member of Decatur County REMC for 20 years. She is married to Michael, and they have two sons, Calvin and Owen. Erin earned a nursing degree and previously worked as an OB nurse and with the Decatur County Schools. She… Continue reading.
2026 Annual Meeting election details Election packets will be mailed out on May 6, 2026. Voting opens May 6, 2026, at 8 a.m., and closes June 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Members can vote using the following methods: Mail: Return the completed ballot included in your election packet. Please allow adequate time for mail delivery. Online: Go to directvote.net/DCREMC and enter your… Continue reading.
With this issue focused on all things Annual Meeting, it’s a good time to step back to the basics and look at what the Annual Meeting really is and how it has grown alongside the members it serves. For decades, the Annual Meeting was a single moment in time. One evening, one location, one opportunity… Continue reading.
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Steve AmRhein called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence were observed. All board members were present except Jason Barnhorst. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp, Matt Raver, and Suzanne Parmer, who participated virtually. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Brian Scheidler moved to approve the agenda as… Continue reading.
Power lines crisscross our countryside, bringing the benefits of electricity. But storms or accidents can knock them from their perch, putting them on the ground or within reach. Just because they’re down doesn’t mean they’re dead. Keeping your distance from downed power lines and knowing what to do if you see one are the first… Continue reading.
