Every community has its own unique attributes that make it attractive to new or expanding businesses. Those attributes are key for successful economic development — which leads to job creation and economic growth. Electric cooperatives like yours work hand-in-hand with local and regional economic development corporations to foster growth and development opportunities. This is an… Continue reading.
If you’ve ever called Southern Indiana Power with an account or rebate question, chances are you’ve heard Heather Toothman’s friendly voice — or been greeted by her warm smile in our office. Heather has been part of our cooperative for more than 22 years, helping members with everything from energy efficiency rebates and account requests… Continue reading.
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Jan. 22 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. Also present were Manager of Member Services Andy Sommer and John Wolfram of Catalyst Consulting, LLC. 2…. Continue reading.
Data centers may feel like a big-city phenomenon, but more and more of them are showing up in rural communities like ours — and there’s good reason for that. Rural areas offer what data centers need most: affordable land, room to grow, and access to transmission lines that can move large amounts of power. What… Continue reading.
All REMC members who register and attend the Annual Meeting can vote for directors to serve the districts that are up for election in that calendar year. The information below details when deadlines occur in the election process. Incumbent directors whose terms expire in 2026: District 1 -— Daniel Houchin (teal on map) District 5… Continue reading.
Orange County REMC offers its residential members the opportunity to apply for an HVAC tune up service or preventative maintenance rebate. There are many advantages to a preventative maintenance service for HVAC equipment: • Fewer major repairs in the future • Enhanced indoor comfort • Increased lifespan of equipment • Lower utility bills • Better… Continue reading.
• GenerLink is a UL®-listed, socket-mounted transfer switch that offers a safe, easy, and affordable way to connect your portable generator to your home during power outages — no rewiring, no hassle. • GenerLink transfer switches are installed behind your electric meter and deliver generator power directly to your breaker box. • Call us to… Continue reading.
As we wrapped up 2025, Decatur County REMC asked members to do something simple but powerful: tell us how we’re doing. We distributed a brief survey covering everything from service and rates to culture and communication. The feedback we received was invaluable. It didn’t just affirm what we’re doing well — it helped guide our… Continue reading.
If we’re getting back to the basics, here’s one that matters most: Decatur County REMC is owned by its members. Not shareholders. Not investors. You. When you receive electric service from DCREMC, you’re more than a customer — you’re a member-owner. That means you have a voice. Through democratic control, each member has one vote,… Continue reading.
CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Decatur County REMC board of directors was called to order at 5:33 p.m. by Chairman Steve AmRhein. Minutes were recorded by Steve Nobbe. All board members were present. Also present were Chief Executive Officer Brett Abplanalp and Accounting and Finance Manager Matt Raver. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suzanne… Continue reading.
