The meeting was opened by Chairman Michael Brelage and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present with Jason Barnhorst attending virtually. Also present was CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Jennie Meyer and Crystal Greathouse.  Upon motion made by Dale Wernke, seconded by Jason Barnhorst, and carried, the agenda was… Continue reading.

Due to COVID restrictions, Harrison REMC held the 83rd annual meeting on April 6 and 7 as a drive thru event at the cooperative office in Corydon. This was the first time the meeting — traditionally held at the high school — took place at the REMC office. Approximately 1,700 members registered at the event… Continue reading.

Prizes were drawn in the REMC office on Friday, April 9, by Harrison REMC member Virginia Morris of Georgetown. Contact the REMC to collect your prize.  Lowe Pass Farms LLC, Corydon: Golf balls — Titleist and $20 Kroger gift card, donated by Federated Insurance and Richards Electric Charles Mann, Georgetown: Spices and $20 Kroger gift… Continue reading.

Do you want to level out your bill?  Harrison REMC offers budget billing programs to help members avoid seasonal swings in billing amounts.  There is no additional charge for these programs and members can choose from these two options: Average Budget Billing allows the member to receive a bill each month that is calculated on… Continue reading.

Harrison REMC would like to welcome Member Service Representative Natalie Ward to the team. She and her family live in Corydon. Welcome aboard!

Touchstone Energy Cooperatives (TSE Services) will be offering electric consumers the opportunity to share their thoughts on what makes the “cooperative difference.” REMC consumers may be contacted to share their opinions via online surveys or by a simple telephone conversation this month. When consumers participate in the survey, your feedback about how you feel we… Continue reading.

Did you know that electric lawn equipment has seen big improvements in recent years? How about a push mower that can tackle 3,000 sq. ft. in a single charge? That exists!  Your electric cooperative, Harrison REMC, is offering rebates on electric lawnmowers, leaf blowers and string trimmers — up to $50 toward the cost of… Continue reading.

Harrison REMC will make a Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment to its retail rates as a result of changes in Hoosier Energy Inc.’s wholesale power costs to its member Rural Electric Membership Corporations (REMCs). This action will result in an expected decrease to member bills of $0.001215 per kWh ($1.22 per 1,000 kWh). This change will… Continue reading.

Every year artist Sven Schumacher likes to highlight something about Indiana’s history for the State Fair. This year he wanted to include Boone REMC in his project because he is highlighting 85 years of Indiana’s rural electrification. Boone REMC is the first electric cooperative in the state, and the Clark Woody Farm was the first… Continue reading.

A place of hope for families whose options are limited, according to Janice Agarwal, Watch Us Farm has not only gained essential service status during the COVID-19 pandemic but it also continues to expand the options for the people it serves.  Aside from a full-functioning farm that frequents many farmer’s markets in the area, the location… Continue reading.

A Thorntown artist and small business owner is offering some unique ways to display blossoms this year with her pottery. The Potting Shed at Sugar Creek is the unique vision of Rachel Hill.  “I wanted to create something tangible, something people could feel and touch and hopefully make a positive difference in the world,” Hill… Continue reading.

Over the last few years, Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats have become a popular upgrade for people updating equipment in their homes. Thermostats such as the Nest and Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostats (among others) connect to a home’s wireless Internet network and can be programmed remotely from a wireless device, such as a smart phone or tablet. You may… Continue reading.