Two of Hoosier Energy’s worksites – the Worthington and Lawrence generating stations – recently received certification as VPP “Star” sites. VPP, or Voluntary Protection Program, is an OSHA program for workplace health and safety administered through the Indiana Department of …Read More.
Indiana Cooperatives in the News
Indiana’s electric cooperatives to participate in 50 unique service projects
Indiana’s electric cooperatives will host the second annual ‘Indiana’s Electric Cooperative Community Day’ on Friday, Oct. 9. Thirty of Indiana’s electric cooperatives will complete a project that meets a specific need within their service area. Working side-by-side, Indiana’s electric cooperatives …Read More.
Rural co-ops fight to survive Clean Power Plan’s carbon limits
Hoosier Energy’s CFO explains how the Clean Power Plan’s final rule fails to account for the remaining useful life of current generating resources. Read More. Article courtesy of Agri-Pulse
NineStar Connect recognized as community innovator
NineStar Connect has been named a Smart Rural Community Showcase Award winner by NTCA. The award highlights efforts that make rural communities vibrant places in which to live and do business. In addition, NTCA also recognized NineStar Connect last month …Read More.
Second of 10 Hoosier Energy solar farms dedicated
Officials from Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC, Daviess-Martin REMC and Hoosier Energy Sept. 29 dedicated a new solar farm near I-69. The 1-megawatt array is located in Greene County. Read More: WTHI TV 10 WTHR 13 WANE WBIW The …Read More.
Electric cooperatives tap into power of the sun
Officials from three Indiana electric cooperatives and Henry County dedicated a new solar farm Sept. 16, tapping into the power of the sun to light up homes and businesses throughout east central Indiana. Henry County REMC, RushShelby Energy and Whitewater …Read More.
Harrison REMC nominated for NRECA Electric Cooperative Purpose Award
Harrison REMC earned its nomination for the NRECA Electric Cooperative Purpose Award by promoting energy efficiency as a way to help members save money. Read More.
Kankakee Valley REMC backpack program a success
In its second year, Kankakee Valley REMC’s Pack a Backpack program gave members of the community the opportunity to purchase school supplies or make a monetary donation to help students in need. The program provided 250 fully- packed backpacks to …Read More.
Solar array dedication set for Sept. 16
Officials from Henry County REMC, RushShelby Energy, Whitewater Valley REMC and the city of New Castle plan to flip the switch on a new solar farm at a dedication event Sept. 16, turning sunshine into electricity for homes and businesses …Read More.
Hoosier Energy, Randolph Farms partner to add renewable energy resource
Hoosier Energy and Randolph Farms Landfill announced Aug. 25 a partnership that will turn landfill gas into a renewable energy resource for Randolph County. Read More.