Congratulations to Noble REMC Director Rick Robertson, who recently received the highest director certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) — the Director Gold Credential! An ever-changing business environment has imposed new demands on electric cooperative directors, requiring increased knowledge of changes in the electric utility business, new governance skills and a solid… Continue reading.

As summer winds down and fall rolls in, I find myself reflecting on how good it is to be part of a community like this. Providing safe, affordable electricity is our primary mission, but being a cooperative means we go beyond the basics whenever we can. From supporting local 4-H fairs to showcasing our vehicles… Continue reading.

The power lines weren’t energized, but the competition and a 115-degree heat index made for hot times at the second annual Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, Aug. 24–25. From 24 of the state’s co-ops, 102 linemen and 28 teams tested their safety, skills and knowledge in events simulating real-life work situations. Each event required lineworkers… Continue reading.

The Til Valhalla Project was started by Korey Shaffer, a United States Marine Corps veteran who was dealing with the loss of his fellow military brothers and sisters to suicide after their service. Shaffer started to make plaques to honor those fallen heroes and preserve their legacies, knowing that he felt the same way they… Continue reading.

By Cathy Racicot As part of the cooperative’s operations and engineering team, the staking engineer is involved with designing, staking, inspecting and providing cost estimates for new electric services and system improvements. These employees play a vital role in contributing to Harrison REMC’s mission to provide reliable, safe and affordable energy to all co-op members…. 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 (our power supplier) have joined together to offer member homeowners an incentive to save money on HVAC 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.

A few Harrison REMC linemen competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 24–25 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. Harrison REMC sent one team and four individuals to the state competition. The linemen competed in events that test skills such as pole climbing,… Continue reading.

Five linemen from Boone REMC competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 24–25 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. The linemen competed in events that test skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and safely changing electric line hardware. A total of… Continue reading.

The word “cooperative” is similar to “cooperation,” meaning people working together and mutually benefiting one another and the larger community. That’s the essence of the cooperative spirit, and co-ops exist for one reason: to serve their members. Not only have cooperatives been formed to sell electricity, produce and flowers, but there are also co-ops that… Continue reading.

Boone REMC has completed a meter changeout project to provide better use data for all our members. With the new meters, members can see daily and monthly kilowatt-hour use through SmartHub, our member-facing account management tool, and use the information to find ways to save. Due to the meter exchange project, you may notice that… Continue reading.

With Boone REMC’s budget billing program, you can better plan your monthly payments. Our variable budget billing program takes into account the most current 12 months of consumption on a rolling calendar. The amount readjusts monthly and will not be one set amount every month, but a less drastic change month-to month. Eligible members can… Continue reading.