Rebate for a new constructed water heater or replacing a gas or electric water heater. Requirements: Rebated equipment must be installed in primary residence. Must be a heat pump or hybrid water heater. Need to be minimum 40 gallonall-in-one units. Submission must be within 90 days of installation date. Purchase date must be between Jan…. Continue reading.

Fiber connectivity in and outside the state got a boost this summer when 21 electric and telephone cooperative service providers who offer communications services formed Accord Telecommunications Collaborative, LLC.  The consortium’s goal, Accord Chair James Tanneberger, president and CEO of South Central Indiana REMC, noted, is “to work with fellow providers of all kinds to… Continue reading.

Beginning July 1, Hoosiers will no longer have to pay the utility receipts tax, a state-mandated tax on the sale of utility services.   The elimination of this state tax was made possible through the efforts of Indiana’s electric cooperatives advocating for their consumers and negotiating with the Indiana General Assembly to repeal this tax,… Continue reading.

By Bryan K. Mathews and Donna Walker Record high inflation, supply chain disruptions and the war in Ukraine are having a dramatic impact on our costs to supply electricity. Specifically, natural gas, coal and power costs represent 35-40% of Southeastern Indiana REMC’s annual operating costs. In less than a year, these costs have increased 150%… Continue reading.

Southeastern Indiana REMC offers a rebate for single room or whole home installations. Requirements Rebated equipment must be installed in primary residence. Single room installations must be: Located and serviced by member​ Occupied/used year-round (seasonal     occupancy does not qualify) Submission must be within 90 days of installation date. Purchase date must be between… Continue reading.

By Donna Walker As Hoosiers continue to experience rising electricity bills, it is important for you to know the factors driving these cost increases and what can be expected moving forward. You should also know Hoosier Energy and your local electric co-op are doing everything possible to minimize the impact to consumers.  Over the past… Continue reading.

Through the generosity of REMC members, the Southeastern Indiana REMC Community Fund is prepared to give back by awarding another round of Operation Round Up® grants. Applications are being accepted throughout the month of June, and trustees will meet in July to consider the applications and determine grant recipients.    Eligibility Guidelines  Community service programs,… Continue reading.

Southeastern Indiana REMC offers a rebate for corded or battery outdoor equipment. Eligible equipment Lawnmower (minimum of 36 volts) String trimmer Leaf blower Chainsaw Snow blower Roto-tiller Pressure washer Requirements Equipment must be purchased new. Reconditioned or refurbished equipment are not eligible. Equipment must have a minimum one-year warranty. Submission must be within 90 days… Continue reading.

The 2022 Annual Meeting of your electric cooperative’s power provider, Hoosier Energy, returned to the French Lick Resort on April 7 after a three-year pause due to the pandemic. All of the generation and transmission cooperative’s 18 member cooperatives (including your local electric cooperative) were represented and on hand. The guest list was pared down… Continue reading.