if you reside in district 3 or 4 and are interested in running for the board of directors, contact the office to get your petition. Petitions will be available beginning Tuesday, Jan. 10, and must be signed by at least 30 members. Petitions must be returned to the office by Feb. 19, which is no… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your Cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Nov. 30 board meeting: 1. All directors were present along with President/CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. Also present were John Wolfram of Catalyst Consulting, LLC and Office/IT Manager Karen Mangum.  2. The Oct…. Continue reading.

Southern Indiana Power is pleased to announce that Andy Sommer has been named the Manager of Member Services at the cooperative, effective Nov. 28, 2022. His responsibilities will include all matters relating to marketing, advertising, sales, key accounts and member services. Previously, Sommer worked as regional account manager at Alpha Energy Solutions. He has a… Continue reading.

One of my favorite events of the year is the annual meeting we host for you, the members that we proudly serve. I always look forward to this event because it’s a great opportunity for me and our employees to talk with our members and hear what’s on their minds. While June 2 may seem… Continue reading.

Each month, members who wish to participate in Operation Round Up can have Orange County REMC automatically round their electric and/or fiber bills to the next highest dollar. The amount contributed by each member is less than a dollar a month and will average about $6 a year. Those extra few dollars from our members… Continue reading.

Misty Tincher celebrates 20 years of service to Orange County REMC this month. She is our accountant and has been a part of the REMC team since 2003. We appreciate her hard work and dedication to the co-op and our members.

While supplies last, members are invited to stop by the REMC office and pick up free copies of the 2023 Farmers’ Almanac and 2023 Student Art Calendar, illustrated by students across the state of Indiana. Feel free to use our drive-thru for an easy way to pick up these free publications.

YOUR REMC CONTINUOUSLY LOOKS FOR WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY.That’s why each year we assist our young members in their pursuit of higher education by awarding scholarships to our graduating seniors. APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS › The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the applicant must be a cooperative member.› The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the applicant… Continue reading.

Blasts of winter wind, precipitation and fluctuating temperatures can result in severe freezing rain, sleet, snow and ice storms.  A heavy build-up of ice on power lines can cause wires to snap and utility poles to topple. Falling ice-laden trees or limbs can bring down power lines, cause outages, and threaten life and property. Marshall… Continue reading.

Voting will take place online and via mail-in voting. A virtual Annual Meeting will be available on April 4.  Marshall County REMC will mail voting materials to the homes of all members. This will allow 30 days to cast your vote prior to the virtual Annual Meeting on April 4. We are using a certified… Continue reading.

First and foremost, safety is top priority! Tampering with a meter is extremely dangerous. According to the Cooperative Research Network, a division of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, power surging through a compromised meter can cause an electrical catastrophe. In many cases, removing the meter does not disconnect power as some may assume. A… Continue reading.

You might not think a Florida hurricane can affect your Indiana home’s energy, but when Ian devastated the Sunshine State’s power grid, it forced our team to adjust our 2023 plans. The equipment we expected to receive and install during the coming year has been diverted to restore what the storm destroyed. It’s a reminder… Continue reading.