All REMC members who register and attend the Annual Meeting can vote for directors to serve the districts that are up for election in that calendar year. The information below details when deadlines occur in the election process. Incumbent directors whose terms expire in 2026: District 1 -— Daniel Houchin (teal on map) District 5… Continue reading.
Cooperatives worldwide operate according to the same core principles and values adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance. These principles are rooted in the first modern cooperative, founded in Rochdale, England. These principles are a key reason that America’s electric cooperatives operate differently from other electric utilities, putting the needs of their members first. Over the… Continue reading.
Cooperatives in America are as old as the nation itself. The first successful U.S. cooperative was organized in 1752 when Benjamin Franklin formed the Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire — the nation’s oldest continuing cooperative. It continues to operate today. Electric cooperatives began in the 1930s because investor-owned utilities… Continue reading.
Wabash Valley Power Alliance (our power provider) contractors and Warren County REMC crews will rebuild a section of transmission/distribution line in Vermillion County. The tentative starting date is set for October. The section of line impacted will be approximately 3.5 miles in duration and start at Gessie Substation and continue East along E. County Road… Continue reading.
At WIN Energy REMC, safety isnt just a priority; its our culture. Be Safe is one of our core values, the backbone of every decision we make and every action we take, from the crews in the field to the employees in our offices. Our commitment to electrical safety extends far beyond our team its… Continue reading.
WIN Energy REMC employees have been keeping busy in our communities! We have volunteered at county fairs and presented several safety demonstrations.
Eileen Goodwin retired from WIN Energy REMC on Aug. 15,2025, after nearly 42 years of service to the cooperative. She has worked at the co-op since October 1983 and has held the positions of Accountant, Accounting Manager, and most recently, the Director of Finance since 2015. Congratulations, Eileen!
Please welcome Andrew Cross to WIN Energy REMC! A Knox County native, Andrew has joined our Vincennes office as an Apprentice Line Specialist.
Have questions or want to apply? Call us at 800-882-5140 or go to winenergyremc.com/ win-for-the-community to learn more about the program. Lets make a difference together one project at a time. WIN Energy REMC is excited to announce a new program! Guided by the cooperative principle of Concern for Community, were thrilled to launch a… Continue reading.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly popular tool for many industries and our daily lives. AI is a hot topic sometimes exciting, sometimes a little scary. It has the potential to bring many opportunities and a few challenges to the electric utility sector. But machine learning takes time, and were still in the process… Continue reading.
Think before you post that sign! Staples, nails and tacks used to hang signs and fliers create dangerous obstacles for electric lineworkers. Their jobs are dangerous enough, help us keep them safe!
With the arrival of harvest time, Indiana’s farmers are shifting into high gear as they move into their fields to bring in their crops. All that increased activity puts farmers and farm workers at greater risk, warns John Cassady, CEO at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “Combines and grain augers are large pieces of equipment,” says Cassady…. Continue reading.
By Keith Mathews, CEO At Southeastern Indiana REMC, everything we do is guided by a simple but powerful purpose: to serve our members with integrity, accountability and care. That mission informs not only how we deliver electricity, but also how we make decisions, communicate with our members and invest in the future of our cooperative…. Continue reading.
