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.
Chairman Steve AmRhein called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and Michael Brelage kept minutes of the meeting. All members of the board were present. Also present were DCREMC CEO Brett Abplanalp and DCREMC staff members Jennie Meyer and Rachel Sullivan. Upon motion by Jason Barnhorst, seconded by Dale Wernke, and carried, the agenda… Continue reading.
Here we are in 2020! The directors and employees of Harrison RMEC would like to wish you all a happy and prosperous new year. I would also like to thank all members for giving Harrison REMC the opportunity to serve you as your electric cooperative. Below I have put together a few items that are… Continue reading.
Incentives are available for residential single-family homes. Residential heating/cooling incentives are limited to two per primary residence. The closing date for residential rebates will be Dec. 20, 2020. Qualified enrollments after that date will receive any applicable 2021 rebates. AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP, MINI-SPLIT OR DUAL FUEL HEAT PUMP (NEW INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT) Must provide… Continue reading.
Congratulations to Lineman Kyle Voyles who recently completed the Hoosier Energy Apprentice Training and Safety program (HEATS). The program requires participants to complete 576 hours of classroom instruction and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training that develop technical skills and safety excellence.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital… Continue reading.
The Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding Center recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and with it comes the revitalization of a program near to Boone REMC’s heart. In February, the facility will reintroduce Heroes on Board, which partners with the Vet Center of Indianapolis to offer equine-assisted activities and therapies to veterans with physical and/or emotional challenges…. Continue reading.
A Boone County youth’s life of service is being recognized by Indiana Electric Cooperatives. Whitestown resident, Aubrey Griffin, an eighth grader at Our Lady of Grace in Noblesville and the daughter of Brian and Lisa Griffin, is a busy girl, especially when it comes to helping others. Griffin’s favorite pasttime is helping young ballerinas at… Continue reading.
When ice storms coat power lines, high winds can lead to lines that bounce and buck around. While rare, this movement is known as galloping lines. Power lines are designed to sway, but if a wire is weighted down with ice and is pushed around from wind, it could move close to a grounded component… Continue reading.
Going on a diet again this Jan. 1? Opening a savings account? Joining a gym? Here’s another one — and it might be easier to keep for longer than two weeks: Do one thing a month that will make your home more energy efficient. Here are 12 easy ideas: January: Get into the habit of… Continue reading.
Your electric cooperative is not owned by far-away investors and is not run by an appointed board of directors. Your electric cooperative is run by a democratically elected board that is given the privilege to serve its fellow co-op member-consumers, neighbors and friends. If leading your electric co-op interests you, consider running for directorship at… Continue reading.
By Phil High Working with electricity can be dangerous, especially for lineworkers. In fact, line repairers and installers are among the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. That’s why for Warren County REMC, safety is the number one priority. This is not empty talk. Over time, we have created a culture of putting our employees’… Continue reading.
