James Applegate Years of service: 5 months Title: Journeyman lineman James Applegate is Southern Indiana Power’s newest employee. He was hired Feb. 10 as a journeyman lineman. Applegate previously worked as a journeyman lineman at Tell City Electric Department where he had been employed since 2012. He lives in Tell City with his wife, Kristi,… Continue reading.

To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the June 24 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert. Also present was Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2.  The May 27 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates were reviewed. 4…. Continue reading.

Even though I work in the energy industry, like most people, I still don’t think much about the electricity I use. I expect the lights to turn on when I flip the switch and the coffeemaker to work each morning. Because electricity is so abundant, we don’t think much about it. Since many of us… Continue reading.

Every year, Orange County REMC accepts applications for the Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., and Touchstone Energy Camp at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston. These opportunities have been a great way for the co-op to connect with our youth and provide amazing educational opportunities. Shortly before the events were scheduled to occur, our national and statewide… Continue reading.

Meter Change-out We are halfway through our five-year plan to upgrade member meters to new digital meters. These new meters require less maintenance and report outages more accurately. Crews are currently working in the Saltillo and Campellsburg areas. Please note that when your meter is changed out, it does cause a brief disruption in service. … Continue reading.

Remote bill pay options Our website offers details about several ways to pay your bill without coming into the office. The Pay-by-Phone service allows members to pay their bill by check or credit card over the phone by  calling 833-890-7734. SmartHub Our SmartHub app makes it easy to view and pay your bill from your… Continue reading.

Orange County Fiber, the telecommunications subsidiary of Orange County REMC is proud to announce the addition of Ezekiel Allstott to our team.  Allstott graduated from Springs Valley High School in 2008 and Vincennes University in 2015. He also served four-years in the Marine Corps, as a squad Leader. He and his wife, Mikia,  have been… Continue reading.

Did you know that in many homes, about half of the conditioned air leaks to the outside every hour?  The good news, especially if you don’t want to spend a lot of money, or if you’re hesitant to invite contractors into your home right now, is that you can seal air leaks on your own… Continue reading.

Even though I work in the energy industry, like most people, I still don’t think much about the electricity I use. I expect the lights to turn on when I flip the switch and the coffeemaker to work each morning. Because electricity is so abundant, we don’t think much about it. Since many of us… Continue reading.

Marshall County REMC is currently seeking applicants for the Operation Round Up® board. The Marshall County REMC board will appoint one new member to the Operation Round Up board. The Operation Round Up board meets quarterly to review all grant applications and determine how the Operation Round Up funds will be distributed back into the… Continue reading.

Are you an Indiana fifth through eighth grader making a difference in your community? Apply now!  Five winners will each receive $500 and be featured in an upcoming issue of Indiana Connection. Visit indianaconnection.org/?p=230 for an application and to learn about past recipients.