I’m Violet Sistorvaris, and I’m pleased to introduce myself as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Jasper County REMC. At the time of this writing, I have been with the cooperative for three days, and by the time you receive this magazine, I will have had the privilege of serving this community for about a… Continue reading.
Ah, summer. Cookouts, swimming pools, camping — it’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. And when it’s time to come back indoors, there’s nothing better than that cool blast you feel from your home’s air conditioning unit. Your heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system is essential to keeping your… Continue reading.
There are many ways that Harrison REMC provides you with safe, reliable electrical service. One of the most common, and crucial ways is referred to as right-of-way clearing (or vegetation management). A right-of-way (ROW) refers to a strip of land underneath or around power lines that Harrison REMC has the right and responsibility to maintain… Continue reading.
Social distancing can be hard on anyone, but it is especially challenging for young kids (and their parents). What can you do when school is out and you need to stay home? Here are some tips on how you can destroy boredom and keep your kids entertained! Keep Them Moving Kids need to exercise, too!… Continue reading.
It’s a familiar scene in Boone REMC territory: poles and wires stretching into the distance alongside a rural road. This image might appear no different now than it did many years ago. But look more closely. Invisible to most of us is an overlay of new equipment ––chips, sensors and fiber –– linking remote distribution… Continue reading.
The summer sun quickly drives up outdoor temperatures. Rather than perpetually running your air conditioner, some strategic planning can save you energy, leading to lower electric use. Steps you can take to reduce your energy costs are to: Open the windows on cool summer evenings and nights. A cool breeze in the evening and overnight… Continue reading.
An expansion of the electric grid is currently underway in southern Indiana. Through a partnership among three utilities, crews have completed about five miles of high-voltage line. The entire project is about 30 miles in length and the transmission line will cross sections of Dubois County, Indiana; Spencer County, Indiana; and Hancock County, Kentucky. Recently,… Continue reading.
Driving through the prairie along State Road 18 in Benton County, the last thing you would expect to find is freshly harvested, farm-raised shrimp. But you will find just that at RDM Aquaculture LLC in Fowler. Owners Darryl and Karlanea Brown began the company in 2010 as only the third shrimp farm in the United… Continue reading.
Lineworkers serve on the front lines of our nation’s energy needs, and on April 13, 2020, Southeastern Indiana REMC, along with other electric cooperatives across the country, will honor the brave men and women who work hard to keep the lights on. Line crews work around the clock, sometimes in difficult and dangerous conditions, to… Continue reading.
We love trees. They beautify our landscape, provide shade and are an essential part of nature. When you see a Noble REMC crew out trimming trees, know that we are doing so to keep you safe and prevent service issues. Too close for comfort Although most trees do not present a problem, some of them… Continue reading.
