The joint economic development program of Hoosier Energy and its member electric distribution cooperatives has been recognized as one of the top 10 utility programs in the nation. Read More.
Indiana Cooperatives in the News
Tom VanParis named CEO of Indiana Electric Cooperatives
Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ (IEC) board of directors today announced Tom VanParis as the association’s next chief executive officer. Currently vice president of member services and communications at Hoosier Energy, VanParis will become CEO of the 80-year-old organization Oct. 19. “I …Read More.
Greg Ternet named CEO of Hendricks Power
Hendricks Power Cooperative announced Aug. 20 that its board of directors had appointed Greg Ternet as chief executive officer effective Sept. 20, 2015. Ternet is currently serving as CEO of Parke County REMC. Read more.
Jay Bartlett named next CEO of Wabash Valley Power
Wabash Valley Power Association’s (WVPA) Board of Directors announced Aug. 11 that Jay Bartlett will become the generation and transmission cooperative’s next chief executive officer. Bartlett is the President and CEO of Prairie Power Inc., an electric generation and transmission cooperative in …Read More.
Noble REMC brings innovative demand response to co-op members
Irrigation packs a big payback for farmers in rural Indiana. Yield more than doubles when you turn on the spigot, jumping from 80 or 90 bushels per acre to more than 200. And, water isn’t the only thing that flows. …Read More.
Electric cooperatives to honor ‘power and hope’ of Indiana youth
Indiana’s electric cooperatives and their statewide magazine, Electric Consumer, are accepting applications for awards that recognize the community spirit of Indiana’s youth. The Youth Power and Hope Awards program honors students in fifth through eighth grades who are leaders in …Read More.
Carroll White REMC breaks ground on new operations center
Members of Carroll White REMC gathered Tuesday, July 27, to break ground on the electric cooperative’s new operations center in the Hoosier Heartland Industrial Park. The electric cooperative was the first company to purchase a lot in the 60-acre industrial …Read More.
Frye honored with distinguished service award
Daviess-Martin REMC General Manager Ken Frye was recently recognized by the Rural Electricity Resource Council (RERC) with its Distinguished Service Award. Frye’s career-long efforts and leadership at the cooperative were highlighted during the April 20 presentation at the RERC Annual Conference near …Read More.
Henry County REMC to build new headquarters
The Henry County REMC (HCREMC) Board of Directors today announced its decision to replace its current headquarters to most cost effectively meet its mission of providing safe, reliable and cost-effective electrical service to its members. The office and grounds, which …Read More.
Johnson County REMC receives RUS loan
The USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) celebrated the 80th anniversary of the creation of the Rural Electrification Service by announcing four loans totaling more than $100 million. The $14 million loan to Johnson County REMC supports building or improving 345 …Read More.