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CONTACT US 800-248-8413 Fax: 765-529-1667

OFFICE HOURS 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday

STREET ADDRESS 3400 S. State Road 3 New Castle, IN 47362

MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box D New Castle, IN 47362

A night deposit box is available 24 hours a day.

EMAIL hcremc@hcremc.com

SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS To report a power outage, please call 800-248-8413, day or night.

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Henry County REMC is to provide reliable, safe and cost-competitive electrical service to enhance the lives of our members and the communities we serve.

BILL DUE DATES Bills mailed Dec. 15 are due Jan. 3. Bills mailed Dec. 29 are due Jan. 16. Bills mailed Dec. 9 are due Dec. 28.y.

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Helping you and the community

BEYOND THE HOLIDAY SEASON

I love everything about “the holidays” and this time of year. Just the thought of the holiday season brings a smile to my face and evokes a sense of comfort and nostalgia. Recalling family gatherings and traditions warms my heart and fills my senses. It’s a time of reflection. I’m grateful for my own family as well as my co-op family.

At Henry REMC, we’re driven by a sense of mission and purpose. Our team feels strongly connected to our community and our members because we live here, too. While many of our community-focused programs and activities ramp up this time of year, we have several programs and services in place to help our members year-round. I want to remind you about some of these offerings in hopes you’ll find them beneficial.

We hope you’ll take advantage of SmartHub, an app that empowers you to monitor, manage and pay your energy bill conveniently through your phone. We also offer energy efficiency programs to save you money and energy. Many rebates are available to save on water heaters, heat pumps, electric lawn equipment and more. Find out more at www.hcremc.com and look under our “rebates” tab.

Our Operation Round Up program is the accumulation and disbursement of funds for charitable purposes in Henry and surrounding counties. By opting to “round up” your energy bills to the next dollar amount, you can help others in our community. Through members’ generous donations over the last nine years, we’ve been able to give over $338,856 to those in need. If you’d like to participate in our Operation Round Up program, please visit the “Operation Round Up” tab on our website, www. hcremc.com.

In addition to helping members save today, we’re focusing on the future. HCREMC’s power provider, Hoosier Energy REC, has been able to adjust its fuel mix by utilizing more renewables. Today, 7% of its fuel mix consists of renewable energy sources, the majority of which is wind and solar. The renewable energy target is to provide 21% of member system energy requirements through renewable energy resources by 2025.

But the most important investment we make is in our local youth. Henry County REMC supports various school activities and local 4-H, and conducts safety demonstrations. We recently added Summer Cooperative Camp and continue to offer programs for local youth. Each year, through the Indiana Youth Tour program, we send high school seniors-to-be to Washington, D.C., for a week-long immersion to experience democracy in action.

At the heart of all these programs is you — the members we proudly serve. Looking back, I’m grateful for so many incredible community partners and for the positive impact we can continue to make. This holiday season, I wish you and your loved ones peace, joy, and prosperity. Speaking on behalf of our team at Henry County REMC, I know the future will be bright because of you. Happy holidays!

MELISSA TRUE

CEO

UPCOMING YOUTH PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

for 2023

CAMP KILOWATT

Date: June 7-10

A fun and unique camp experience for students entering seventh grade. The camp takes place in early June and gives kids a chance to learn about energy while making new friends and enjoying activities and games. This threeday camp includes horseback riding, electric cooperative education, rock climbing, swimming, and much more.

Apply by March 1 at CampKilowatt.org.

INDIANA YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

Date: June 11-18

During the month of June, Indiana’s electric cooperatives sponsor an unforgettable educational adventure to Washington, D.C., for high school seniors-tobe. This seven-day trip includes visits with Indiana’s congressional leaders on Capitol Hill and a youth event with student delegates from across the country.

Apply by March 1 at IndianaYouthTour.org.

Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.

Camp Kilowatt

GIVE THE GIFT OF FOOD

Drop off food at Henry County REMC during normal business hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) this December.

Donate five or more items and receive a smart energy kit that includes a smart LED lightbulb, smart socket, LED nightlight and wall plate thermometer.

EXAMPLES OF FOOD YOU CAN DONATE:

• Peanut butter • Canned soup • Canned fruit • Canned vegetables • Canned stew • Canned fish • Canned beans • Pasta • Rice WHAT NOT TO DONATE:

• Items needing refrigeration • Expired food • Leftovers • Food with packaging concerns • Baked goods

Donating to a local food bank can be a great way to give back during the holidays. Whether you are doing a food drive or just picking up some extra items at the grocery store, every little bit counts, especially now.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSINGS

The Henry County REMC office will be closed the following dates for Christmas and New Year’s: • Friday, Dec. 23 • Monday, Dec. 26 • Friday, Dec. 30 2022 UNPLANNED OUTAGE HOURS BY CAUSE

39% Transmission (Duke, Hoosier) 26% Trees

22% Public (Vehicles, dig-ins, etc.) 7% Animals

4% Design/equipment failure 1% Weather (Wind, ice, moisture, lightning) 1% Unknown