By the Numbers
This is the amount of clearance that we require for tree trimming.
What is 15 feet?
The electric generation and transmission cooperative that Jay County REMC buys our power from.
Who is Wabash Valley Power Alliance?
The name of the monthly magazine issued to our members.
What is Indiana Connection?
The number you should call if you are planning to dig.
What is 811?
A free service we offer to help you determine if your house is energy efficient.
What is an energy audit?
What are the three amigos?
The exhibition that our linemen give showing the dangers of electricity.
What is a hot line demo?
The new application that Jay County REMC members can use to maintain their account.
What is SmartHub?
The overall name of safety gear worn by linemen in the field.
What is PPE?
The discount card associated with electric cooperatives across the country.
What is the Co-op Connections Card?
The number of people employed at Jay County REMC. (not including part-time or interns).
What is 20?
This is roughly how fast electricity travels.
What is the speed of light?
Any revenue over and above the cost of operating each year that is then returned to members.
The name of the school program that Jay County REMC hosts teaching kids about the REMC, linemen, and safety.
What is EEK (Electrical Education for Kids)?
1,000 kilowatts.
What is one megawatt?
This is the 800 number for Jay County REMC.
What is 800-835-7362?
Tampering with this item can result in a shock, is illegal, and can cause rates to increase for other co-op members.
What is an electric meter?
The date that our member's bills are due each month.
What is the 25th?
This is a phenomenon that occurs when there is ice on the lines and the wind is blowing at the same time.
What are galloping power lines?
This is what radio code 10-9 means.
What is repeat?
The number of current employees who have worked at Jay County REMC for 10 years or more. (not including part-time)
What is 10?
Replacing direct fossil fuel use (e.g., propane, heating oil, gasoline) with electricity in a way that reduces overall emissions and energy costs.
What is Benefical Electrification?
The name of a children's book gifting program that Jay County REMC is the affiliate for.
What is the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library?
For safety, this is the amount of clearance farmers should maintain on all sides when working.
What is 10 feet?
This is what CRC stands for.
What is Cooperative Response Center?