National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 3-7, and we are asking area drivers to do their part to help keep our linemen safe. The job of a lineman is inherently dangerous; working with high voltage electricity carries a certain amount of risk. But our workers know that they are a part of something bigger;… Continue reading.

What is the PowerShift program? PowerShift is a program for members who allow your electric co-op to control the demand for electricity during times of the day when electricity is the most expensive. Participating in the program is pretty easy.  A representative of the co-op will set up a time to come to your home… Continue reading.

When thunderstorms are rolling your way, stay safe with these helpful tips from the American Red Cross: Listen to local news or NOAA Weather Radio for emergency updates. Watch for signs of a storm, like darkening skies, lightning flashes or increasing wind. Postpone outdoor activities if thunderstorms are likely to occur. Many people struck by… Continue reading.

Join us to see an operating geothermal heating and cooling system, featuring a closed loop system, in this newly constructed home.

Thousands of Indiana residents save money by asking their local electric co-op to install a simple switch that reduces energy use when energy demand —and cost — surges. The switch also helps members and everyone else in their community save even more all year long by adjusting energy consumption during specific times. When you add… Continue reading.

Every year, we take the time to thank our extraordinary line workers who dedicate their lives to keeping the lights on in our local communities. Ten lineworkers maintain more than 1,000 miles of line in Marshall County REMC’s service territory, and without them, our world would be dark. We depend on our entire staff to… Continue reading.

As we celebrate another year of being a cooperative, we are excited to come together again at the annual meeting. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 11, at Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso. Dinner begins at 5 p.m., and the business meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Each registered member will receive a $10 bill… Continue reading.

Where electricity comes from is as important as how it gets to homes and businesses. Renewable energy resources, such as wind and solar, are alternative generation sources that complement existing resources, such as coal and natural gas. With the price of solar power continuing to come down, interest has risen around the United States and… Continue reading.

Orange County REMC lineworker Robert E. White joined a crew of 15 other Indiana electric cooperative linemen who traveled to Guatemala in mid-March as part of an international initiative to bring electricity to a developing area. “Project Indiana: Empowering Global Communities for a Better Tomorrow” brought electricity to a part of the Central American country… Continue reading.

Every year, we take the time to thank our extraordinary lineworkers who dedicate their lives to keeping the lights on in our local communities. Nine linemen maintain 1,100 miles of line in Orange County REMC’s service territory, and without them, our world would be dark. We depend on our entire staff to keep Orange County… Continue reading.

The Operation Round Up program is simple, but effective. Orange County REMC members allow the co-op to round their monthly bills up to the next dollar, and the extra change is collected in a fund overseen by an independent board of trustees. Organizations in the local community can then apply for grants from this fund…. Continue reading.

Harrison REMC is proud to recognize our linemen and power delivery professionals. These are the people in the field who risk their lives every day to ensure we have safe, reliable power. Their job is dirty, dangerous and comes at all hours of the day or night. When storms destroy the wires and poles they… Continue reading.