Last month, the REMC did a story about the cooperative’s board of directors. This month, we wanted to discuss how two of our local directors work with other cooperative partners to help REMC members and employees. Hoosier Energy Harrison REMC is one of 17 member cooperatives that own and govern Hoosier Energy, a generation and… Continue reading.
In the summer of 2012, 32 Hoosier volunteers, including 28 linemen from Indiana’s electric cooperatives, traveled to a remote mountain area of Guatemala. Their mission: to bring electricity to three villages located in beautiful, but treacherous, terrain near the Mexican border. They braved uncertain weather and terrifying mountain roads — and improvised when needed to… Continue reading.
Ben Franklin didn’t invent daylight saving time (DST), but the widespread myth does have some footing. In 1784, Franklin suggested that people should rise with the sun to replace expensive candle use with free morning light. The idea for changing clocks didn’t come until 1895 when George Hudson, a New Zealand entomologist, came up with… Continue reading.
On your monthly bills, you’re charged for electricity by the kilowatt-hour (kWh). Have you ever wondered what a kilowatt-hour is and why you are charged for electricity that way? Breaking down kilowatts Every electrical device has a power rating, which tells you how much power it needs to work. This is given in watts or… Continue reading.
In addition to bringing you pleasure, your garden can help save you energy — or even provide you energy if you grow a vegetable garden. Smart planning in advance can help you create an energy-efficient garden that will last all season long. Take advantage of rain barrels A rain barrel can save you a significant… Continue reading.
Winter Storm Elliott packed a punch in December, but Hoosier Energy’s 18 member cooperatives stood strong and experienced minimal disruptions. The system absorbed a record-setting blow as temperatures dropped nearly 50 degrees in a span of 12 hours on Dec. 22, 2022, and 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across the service territory. Overall,… Continue reading.
Electing directors is one of the most important things a member can do. Your vote is your voice. Last year, we conducted the director election through a hybrid approach, which included options to vote electronically, by mail and in person at the meeting. After reviewing the results, we found that the number of members… Continue reading.
Southeastern Indiana REMC offers rebates for qualifying residential equipment. To qualify, you must occupy the home where the equipment is installed year-round (12 months), and unit must heat and cool the whole home, unless otherwise stated. For more information on our rebates, visit www.seiremc.com/rebates. HVAC Tune-up Air source and geothermal heat pumps and central air… Continue reading.
What do 1,500 high school students, our nation’s capital and electric cooperatives have in common? The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, of course. Youth Tour was established with one thought in mind – to inspire our next generation of leaders. Since 1964, more than 50,000 young Americans have taken advantage of this special opportunity offered by their… Continue reading.
Last month, BCREMC announced that the Board of Directors approved a Wholesale Power Cost Relief refund for members. During this time of inflation, BCREMC is trying its best to alleviate some of the impact of increasing wholesale power costs for our members. This special refund is for all current members that receive electricity from BCREMC…. Continue reading.
Camp Kilowatt Date: June 7-10 A fun and unique camp experience for students entering seventh grade. The camp takes place in early June and gives kids a chance to learn about energy while making new friends and enjoying activities and games. This three-day camp includes horseback riding, electric cooperative education, rock climbing, swimming and much… Continue reading.
