Cooperation trumps complexity at 2023 annual meeting

In many ways, the 2023 Hoosier Energy Annual Meeting picked up where the 2022 annual meeting left off.   A year ago, change was the unofficial theme of the event, which made its return after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.   This year, change got even more complicated but still seamlessly segued into the…

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Hoosier Energy members power up in wake of tornadoes

March did not go out like a lamb.   Instead, the transitional month capped the switch to spring with the worst tornado outbreak in over a decade in the state of Indiana.   A total of 10 tornadoes were recorded on March 31, tying May of 2011 for the fifth-largest tornado outbreak in Indiana history.…

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Complex issues, cooperative solutions on tap at annual meeting

Complex issues. Cooperative solutions.   The theme for Hoosier Energy’s 2023 Annual Meeting at French Lick Resort on April 5 produced a smorgasbord of tasty morsels for attendees to consider.   The appetizer was the usual business of acknowledging those who have served on the Board of Directors for the past year and confirming the…

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Hoosier Energy crews making great catches routine

Working in the field is almost never routine.   Hoosier Energy’s Worthington Substation crew recently proved this yet again.   While substation foreman Ryan Reed’s crew, including Troy Woods and Dustin Cox, was testing breakers at the Merom 345kV yard on February 21, substation apprentice mechanic Cam Thomson noticed a broken insulator located nearby.  …

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Tyler Manship Q&A: Bringing history with Hoosier to new role

Tyler Manship has spent more than 21 years as a lineman, 16 of those with Hoosier Energy, so he’s seen good days, bad days and most everything in between.   This past November, Manship was promoted to Transmission and Training Safety Specialist, stepping into the shoes of Kevin Burch. Manship recently spoke with GridLines about…

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Pair of Hoosier Energy co-ops receive apprenticeship grants

A pair of Hoosier Energy cooperatives were recently awarded grants as part of the State Apprenticeship Expansion program.   Clark County REMC was awarded $10,000 and Harrison County REMC $7,000 for apprentices dating back to 2019.   To qualify, apprentices must have at least 2,000 on-the-job training hours and be registered with the Department of…

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DER Subcommittee finding its footing

What started as an unknown six months ago has become a key component in determining the future for Hoosier Energy and its 18 member cooperatives.   The DER (distributed energy resources) Strategy Subcommittee met for the first time at Hoosier Energy headquarters in Bloomington back in September and has gathered momentum ever since.   Featuring…

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