I love everything about the holiday season. This time of year makes me smile and evokes a sense of comfort and well-being. Recalling family gatherings and traditions when my mom, dad, and grandparents were still here on this earth warms my heart and fills my senses. Now that I’m a grandpa, the holidays are an… Continue reading.
The first successful U.S. cooperative was organized in 1752 when Benjamin Franklin formed the Philadelphia Contribution for Insurance Against Loss by Fire — the nation’s oldest continuing cooperative. Electric cooperatives began because it was not cost-effective for investor-owned utllities to string power lines into rural areas in the 1930s. Indiana Electric Cooperatives, the statewide service… Continue reading.
When the economy is uncertain, it’s good to know that your neighbors have your back. One of those good neighbors is your electric cooperative. Your electric co-op exists to provide you safe, reliable and affordable energy. Equally important is our mission to enrich your lives. Your electric utility is locally owned. In fact, you and… Continue reading.
Operation at cost is part of the cooperative difference. Electric cooperatives aren’t like other utilities. You, as a consumer and a member, own a portion of the business. And one benefit of that membership involves the allocation of excess revenue, called margins, in the form of capital credits. Electric cooperatives operate at cost, collecting enough… Continue reading.
October is National Co-op Month. With COVID safety in mind, we can’t celebrate with our usual giveaways and cook-outs. But we can still share with each other what it means to be part of a co-op. First, we want to hear your favorite co-op stories. Did you have a life-changing experience by attending Youth Tour… Continue reading.
Do you live in Carr, Union, Lafayette, or New Albany? Members from Districts 4 and 5 may apply to serve on the board of directors in the next election, scheduled for April 2021. We are working to make our election and petition processes COVID-safe, so look for an announcement about how to apply in November.
Clark County REMC was founded here in our community by members just like you in 1939. Our main purpose is to provide safe and reliable electricity, but did you know we do so much more? We give back to the communities we serve with youth programs, donations, family events, kid safety programs, and so much… Continue reading.
As an electric cooperative, our top priority is always to provide reliable, affordable energy to you, the members we serve. Because we are a co-op, our mission is to enrich the lives of our members and serve the long-term interests of our local community. This mission has never been more critical than in recent months…. Continue reading.
