Your cooperative’s management and directors often talk about planning for system growth, system integrity and long-term system reliability, as well as planning for the future in other ways. In order to further develop our strategic plan, Orange County REMC retained Alpha Engineering from Indianapolis last year to perform an electric Cost of Service Study (COSS)… Continue reading.

One of the most basic electrical safety rules is “electricity and water don’t mix.” It’s especially important to keep that in mind if your home has been impacted by flooding. “Though it’s normal to want to get things cleaned up as soon as possible, don’t rush into the flooded area without following some basic electric… Continue reading.

What is a Co-op Connections Card? As a member of Orange County REMC, you will receive a free Co-op Connections® Card in the mail in early April. This card allows you to save money at local businesses and online. There is no cost and no expiration. It’s simply a benefit of your cooperative membership. It’s… Continue reading.

As we celebrate another year of being an electric cooperative, we are excited to come together again at the annual meeting. (See below for more details on this year’s annual meeting!) Did you know every cooperative is required to conduct an annual meeting of the membership? The purpose is to hold the election for the… Continue reading.

Applications are now available for high school seniors who will be attending a college/university in the counties of Floyd, Clark or Harrison in Indiana or Jefferson County in Kentucky. Harrison REMC provides scholarships to encourage our local youth to continue their education. The eligibility requirements for the REMC scholarships are as follows: The applicant’s parent/guardian… Continue reading.

Since 2005, the REMC has been reading the meter for the majority of members over the power lines. While this system has served the cooperative well for many years, the power line meter reading system and associated meters are nearing the end of their useful life. Like most technology, such as a cell phone or… Continue reading.

At the Hoosier Energy Environmental Education Center, a mascot helps engage students who are excited to learn about the environment. At first, this mascot did not have a name. To find one, suggestions were gathered from students visiting the education center. A committee of officials from the Department of Education, the Department of Natural Resources… Continue reading.

Bartholomew County REMC Annual Meeting Thursday, April 20 Clarion Hotel Conference Center, Columbus 5:30-7 p.m. — Registration and entertainment by The Marlinaires 7 p.m. — Business meeting A kids’ program for ages 4-12 will be available. We hope to see you there!

Each year, Bartholomew County REMC offers member incentives designed to assist you in purchasing high-efficiency heating, cooling or water-heating equipment. The program is re-evaluated every year. If you have installed, or plan to replace any HVAC equipment or a water heater in 2017, please notify us with the appropriate information so that we can get… Continue reading.

Have you ever wondered what the “Monthly Service Fee” on your electric bill is? Well, you’re not alone. The charge covers our costs for connecting you to the electric grid and maintaining the electrical system. Some of the key values behind the concept of a cooperative are openness and fairness — everyone paying their fair… Continue reading.

For more than 31 years, the call “Angola to 53-7” on the radio yielded the calm, cool and collected voice of one of our most esteemed linemen, Neal Knox. Alas, there is no longer a response, as 53-7 is 10-7, “clear.” On Friday, Jan. 6, Knox bid adieu to the REMC, retiring after 31 years… Continue reading.