We know our members are busy, so Dubois REC offers SmartHub as a quick and easy way to access your account, get questions answered, pay your electric bill and more. Members can get valuable information by using SmartHub to monitor electric use. The daily, monthly, and yearly energy use analysis tools show how electric bills… Continue reading.

Want to make a difference in your community? Consider running for a seat on the board of directors of Dubois REC. On April 7, at the the 2026 Annual Meeting, members will elect directors to represent Districts 3, 4, and 6. The incumbent directors running for election are Mark Montgomery (District 3), David Rudolph (District… Continue reading.

We have two great publications to help you kick off the New Year!  While supplies last, members are invited to stop by the Dubois REC office and pick up a free copy of the 2026 Farmer’s Almanac and 2026 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art. The calendar is illustrated by students across the state of Indiana. … Continue reading.

Young people have a remarkable way of reminding us what’s possible. Their creativity, curiosity, and enthusiasm add color to the communities we live in today and will shape the future we are building together. Whether they are learning a new skill, discovering a passion, or stepping into leadership for the first time, today’s students continue… Continue reading.

It’s planting season for many of Indiana’s 94,000 farmers. As fields are prepared and equipment is put to work, Indiana’s electric cooperatives remind farmers to keep electrical safety top of mind. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 62 farm workers are electrocuted each year in the United States. “Farm-related… Continue reading.

Due west of the Tippecanoe River in Monticello is the escape you’ve been searching for — Whyte Horse Winery. The family-owned, family-friendly winery infuses fun with every pour throughout each season.   Known for more than its wines, Whyte Horse has a reputation for its craveable menus, curated for the season, and its robust events… Continue reading.

You may not think twice when you stroll into work and flip on the light switch to start your day. Your boss thinks about it more. So does everyone at your local electric cooperative.  Your energy needs are constantly at the forefront of our work. We make sure that everyone in the community — the… Continue reading.

The urge to go outside and pick a few spring flowers is strong as we move away from winter. Some people are reluctant to cut spring bulbs because it removes a lot of color from the landscape. Wanting to cut spring flowers for indoor enjoyment is as good a reason as any to throw a… Continue reading.

Founded in 1844, Tipton County was one of the last counties to be formed in Indiana. With more than 163,000 acres devoted to farmland producing corn, soybeans, and hogs, the county remains rooted in the agricultural traditions that shaped it. A sizzling tradition For 56 years, Tipton County has held its annual Pork Festival the… Continue reading.

Imagine dense northeast Indiana wetlands spanning 13,000 acres — 10 miles wide and two miles long — encompassing marshes, bottomland hardwood forest, and abundant wildlife ranging from bald eagles to giant moths. Gene Stratton-Porter, the state’s most famous female author back in the early 1900s, didn’t have to imagine it; she lived near it for… Continue reading.

Across the U. S., the demand for power is climbing at one of the fastest rates in decades. As the economy becomes more reliant on electricity and data centers continue to pop up in many parts of the country, electric cooperatives are preparing to meet the challenges that skyrocketing demand brings. The North American Reliability… Continue reading.