Mother’s Day is May 12. This will be my second Mother’s Day as a mother myself. Those of you who have children know that it’s a wild ride. My daughter, Gwen, is 19 months old, and she teaches me something new every day. I have been fortunate to have many exceptional women in my life…. Continue reading.
Every year, Orange County REMC accepts applications for the Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., and Touchstone Energy Camp at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston. These opportunities have been a great way for the co-op to connect with our youth and provide amazing educational opportunities. Shortly before the events were scheduled to occur, our national and statewide… Continue reading.
Meter Change-out We are halfway through our five-year plan to upgrade member meters to new digital meters. These new meters require less maintenance and report outages more accurately. Crews are currently working in the Saltillo and Campellsburg areas. Please note that when your meter is changed out, it does cause a brief disruption in service. … Continue reading.
Remote bill pay options Our website offers details about several ways to pay your bill without coming into the office. The Pay-by-Phone service allows members to pay their bill by check or credit card over the phone by calling 833-890-7734. SmartHub Our SmartHub app makes it easy to view and pay your bill from your… Continue reading.
Orange County Fiber, the telecommunications subsidiary of Orange County REMC is proud to announce the addition of Ezekiel Allstott to our team. Allstott graduated from Springs Valley High School in 2008 and Vincennes University in 2015. He also served four-years in the Marine Corps, as a squad Leader. He and his wife, Mikia, have been… Continue reading.
Did you know that in many homes, about half of the conditioned air leaks to the outside every hour? The good news, especially if you don’t want to spend a lot of money, or if you’re hesitant to invite contractors into your home right now, is that you can seal air leaks on your own… Continue reading.
Even though I work in the energy industry, like most people, I still don’t think much about the electricity I use. I expect the lights to turn on when I flip the switch and the coffeemaker to work each morning. Because electricity is so abundant, we don’t think much about it. Since many of us… Continue reading.
Marshall County REMC is currently seeking applicants for the Operation Round Up® board. The Marshall County REMC board will appoint one new member to the Operation Round Up board. The Operation Round Up board meets quarterly to review all grant applications and determine how the Operation Round Up funds will be distributed back into the… Continue reading.
Are you an Indiana fifth through eighth grader making a difference in your community? Apply now! Five winners will each receive $500 and be featured in an upcoming issue of Indiana Connection. Visit indianaconnection.org/?p=230 for an application and to learn about past recipients.
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that heating water for use in your home accounts for 12 to 18 percent of your energy bill. Here’s how to lower that number: The simplest way to use less hot water is to take shorter showers. Do take showers, though; you’ll use a lot more hot water filling… Continue reading.
The hottest days of summer remind us that poor energy habits can make our house uncomfortable. It’s never too late to make a few changes around the house to help keep things cool. A bonus: You could lower your energy bill during air-conditioner season. Check for loose or leaky windowpanes. And notice if your home… Continue reading.
You are more than just a customer who purchases power from Kankakee Valley REMC. You are also a member. As a member-consumer, you can help select who serves on your cooperative’s board of directors. In addition to board members being member-consumers just like you, they are also accountable to the membership. When you vote in… Continue reading.
