By Chris Adam Winter in Indiana often brings heavy snow, freezing rain, ice storms and strong winds. These conditions not only create travel hazards but can also cause electrical dangers, warns Indiana’s electric cooperatives. “Safety around electricity should be top of mind year-round,” said John Cassady, CEO of Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “In the winter, snow… Continue reading.
The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays usually bring a frenzy of decorating, cooking and family gatherings, and amid the hectic hustle and bustle, you may receive higher-than-usual energy bills. SAVE WITH LED LIGHTS AND TIMERS LED holiday lights use 88% less energy than incandescent holiday lights. To put that into perspective, the Department of Energy estimates… Continue reading.
Orange County REMC is working in several areas across our service territory, performing system upgrades and maintenance. All REMC crews and contracted personnel carry identification, and their vehicles are marked with our logo. Please keep our crews safe and drive with caution as all this work means extra utility vehicles along roadways. Pole Testing Contracted… Continue reading.
DYLAN LOWE joined the REMC team as our new journeyman lineman in September. Lowe is from Paoli and graduated from Paoli Junior-Senior High School. He lives in French Lick with his fiance, Hayley, and son, Payton. He enjoys duck hunting and golfing.
STUDENTS: mark your calendar for these great summer opportunities. Sixth grade students can apply to attend Camp Kilowatt (formerly Touchstone Energy Camp) June 5–8. High School juniors can apply for an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., on the Indiana Youth Tour, June 16–23. Watch next month’s Indiana Connection for more information. Online applications… Continue reading.
Name: Kenny Eggleston Title: Journeyman Lineman Years of Service: 20 Kenny Eggleston began working at Marshall County REMC in 2003. He became a lineman because he liked the challenges of the trade. His favorite part about being a lineman is working outdoors, helping co-op members, and meeting new people. Eggleston and his wife, Andrea, have… Continue reading.
At Marshall County REMC we are continually evaluating the way we do business to ensure you have the best service possible. After researching our best options, we have made a positive investment in you. We are excited to share that we will be launching a new billing and payment system, called SmartHub. SmartHub will allow… Continue reading.
Over the years, you’ve heard me express why and how Decatur County REMC is different – because we’re a cooperative. Our business model sets us apart from other utilities because we adhere to seven guiding cooperative principles that reflect core values of honesty, transparency, equity, inclusiveness and service to the greater good of the community…. Continue reading.
