
Southeastern Indiana REMC
Southeastern Indiana REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Osgood, Indiana. As a cooperative, Southeastern Indiana REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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Real, meaningful work
When Darian Lafferty graduated from Bloomington High School North in May, she started her summer internship at Hoosier Energy. However, it would be the second time she interned for the Bloomington-based generation and transmission cooperative. Lafferty served as a high school intern — the first at Hoosier in recent memory — from September to May… Continue reading.
Four ways to help your kids have a healthy school year
PRIORITIZE THE BASICS Begin with the basics, ensuring that students get nutritious meals, sufficient sleep, and physical activity. All of these are key to academic and social success. Studies show that children who eat a nutritious breakfast function better at school. Many children qualify for free or reduced-price food at school, including breakfast. The forms… Continue reading.
Plan for safe travel to and from school
Taking the school bus Remind your child to wait for the bus to stop before approaching it from the curb. Kids should always board and exit the bus at locations that provide safe access to the bus or the school building. Make sure your child walks where they can see the bus driver, which means… Continue reading.
Watt’s Up: July
By Bryan K. Mathews, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Southeastern Indiana REMC The annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., serves as an essential platform for sharing with our Congressional Delegation how decisions made in Washington impact the communities we serve. This necessity for political involvement is why cooperative representatives annually travel to Washington, to engage… Continue reading.
Empowering your home
A generator can bring peace of mind into a person’s life. That is why it is so important to understand the benefits and true necessity of having a Generac generator. Occasional power outages happen and most of the time that is an inconvenience. But with a total-home backup Generac generator from Southeastern Indiana REMC, you… Continue reading.
Hoosier Energy gives back with Community Impact Week
Hoosier Energy held its second annual Community Impact Week this spring, which was bigger and better than the first. Hoosier Energy employees’ participation increased by 11 percent, and they also saw increased opportunities to participate. The week kicked off with Monroe County Community Kitchen’s Backpack Buddies, which distributes backpacks with food items for distribution to… Continue reading.
Saving energy in the kitchen
Even when it’s blistering hot outside, sometimes you can crave a good hot meal — even when you finally get tired of grilling but loathe the idea of turning on the oven. There are some simple, practical things you can do to reduce the energy load and keep comfortable in your kitchen so you don’t… Continue reading.
Lower the temperature for less with a ceiling fan
Did you know that a ceiling fan could allow you to raise the thermostat setting without affecting your comfort? Fans create a wind-chill effect on your skin to make you feel cooler. Raising the temperature and using a fan can help you use less energy running your air conditioner. You may even be able to… Continue reading.
Stay cool and save
These strategies will help you save energy and keep costs down during the summer when the weather is warm and you are trying to keep your home cool. Use your windows to keep out heat Operate your thermostat efficiently Keep your cooling system running efficiently Consider a range of appliances and lighting options Keep hot… Continue reading.