When I started at the cooperative 25 years ago, I was impressed by the wide range of programs we offered, and that list has only continued to grow. One area I’m especially proud of is our youth programming. I’m often asked why an electric cooperative invests in students. The answer is simple: these programs introduce… Continue reading.

AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP • TIER 1: 14.3-15.3 SEER2- $300 • TIER 2: 15.4 – 17.2 SEER2- $400 • TIER 3: 17.3 & Greater SEER2- $500 REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum HSPF2- 7.5 • Must be new and AHRI certified • MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP (Multi-zone) Required SEER2 17.3 & Greater- $500 • MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP… Continue reading.

Since launching in May 2013, WIN Energy REMC’s Operation Round Up program has donated nearly $800,000 to non-profit organizations in the communities we serve. One recent recipient is the Union Fire Department. The volunteer department, located in Hazleton and serving Washington and Clay Townships, applied for a $4,250 grant in March 2025 to purchase a… Continue reading.

STUDENT ART CONTEST 2026 Since 1998, Indiana Connection and participating Indiana electric cooperatives have held an annual art contest for Indiana students in grades kindergarten through 12. ENTER: Visit winenergy.com Enter your artwork by Feb 27. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR JUNE 14-21 WIN Energy REMC wants to send you on a weeklong, all-inclusive trip of a… Continue reading.

The Hoosier Energy Apprenticeship Training & Safety (HEATS) program held its 2025 graduation ceremony on Oct. 17 in French Lick. It was the largest attendance at a graduation since 2022, when three years’ worth of graduates were honored due to COVID-19 restrictions. The 2025 ceremony had 60 graduates and 363 attendees. That brings the total… Continue reading.

Science Sensation Days took place at the Gibson County Fairgrounds in October. Seventh-grade students had the opportunity to learn about electrical safety, co-op careers, and see the linemen’s equipment. Approximately 400 students had the chance to see the presentation over the course of two days.

Congratulations to Colin Mahoney on his promotion to Director of Member Engagement and Energy Solutions! He recently celebrated nine years at WIN Energy REMC.

Congratulations to the WIN Energy REMC graduates of the Lineman Hoosier Energy Apprentice Training and Safety (HEATS) program! The program requires classroom instruction and on-the-job training. Alex Schnepper, Kyle Blann, and Chase Donaldson were recognized at a dinner and graduation ceremony at French Lick in October.  Pictured left to right: Alex Schnepper, Kyle Blann, and… Continue reading.

Pursuant to the law of the State of Indiana (I. C. 8-1-13-11) and the Bylaws and Policy of Western Indiana Energy Rural Electric Membership Corporation (WIN Energy REMC), formerly Knox County REMC and Sullivan County REMC, and pursuant to notice of eligibility of capital credit refund having been given previously to the members as required,… Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy’s efforts to be a partner in conservation by creating healthy pollinator habitats continue to evolve. Three years after becoming the first generation and transmission cooperative to receive a Certificate of Inclusion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Nationwide Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the monarch butterfly, and one year after… Continue reading.

One of the best parts of working at an electric cooperative is knowing that people always come first. Unlike other types of businesses, cooperatives are guided by the needs of our members and supported by a dedicated board and employees who make our service possible. That focus on people creates a workplace culture where education… Continue reading.