Southeastern Indiana REMC

Southeastern Indiana REMC Southeastern Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC), headquartered in Osgood, Indiana. Today, the REMC is owned by the members it serves.

Southeastern Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) was formed in April 1939 by a handful of rural residents who wanted to have the electric conveniences their city neighbors had experienced for decades. A loan of $200,000 from the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) program was used to build 240 miles of distribution line in 1939. By the end of 1939, the REMC had 290 members

with electricity. A membership fee of $4.00 was charged to anyone wanting electricity in the rural area. Families would painstakingly set aside bread money to purchase a washing machine, an iron, or a reading lamp. Members who did not have the money for the fee would help crews dig holes for the electric poles or string wire, in exchange for the membership fee. The REMC coverage area spans all or parts of seven counties, including Dearborn, Franklin, Jefferson, Jennings, Ripley, Ohio, and Switzerland counties. It is ranked the second largest cooperative in the state of Indiana. The REMC has had five General Managers since 1939. Frank Ratts was General Manager from 1939 to 1962, Cranor Smith was General Manager from 1962 to 1971, Dean Veatch was General Manager from 1971 to 1991, Robert Mackey was General Manager from 1991 to 2014, and Bryan K. Mathews is the current General Manager. Some of our biggest challenges include:
Restoring electricity in a timely manner when the electricity goes off;
Constructing distribution electric lines in hard to reach places;
Drilling holes in areas where it’s mostly rock;
Funding line extensions and replacing aging lines;
Collecting money from people who don’t pay their electric bill;
Keeping up with technology changes, environmental issues, and government mandates. We feel our future depends on our ability to treat people with respect and take care of their needs in a timely manner. In addition, we believe our future is based on honesty, integrity, commitment to our community, being innovative and accountable.

06/03/2026

Our phone lines remain down at this time.
If you experience an electric outage, please report it through your SmartHub app or by texting OUT to 844-959-3031.

06/03/2026

UPDATE (Noon): The fiber outage remains ongoing at this time. SEI Fiber connects members through an upstream fiber provider, and that provider is currently experiencing an outage. This issue continues to affect multiple providers in the area, not just SEI Fiber.

Our team remains in direct communication with our upstream fiber provider as they work to restore service. We understand how frustrating it is to be without service, and we are continuing to ask for the same information our members are asking for, including when service will be restored.

At this time, we still do not have an estimated restoration time. We will share confirmed updates as soon as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

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UPDATE (7:50 a.m.): Our phone service remains unavailable due to a widespread internet outage in our area.

We’ll provide another update when we have more information. Thank you for your continued patience.

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UPDATE (10:34 p.m.): We have confirmed that a fiber line was cut outside of our network, which is affecting multiple service providers in the area. At this time, there is no estimated time for restoration.

We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available and thank you for your continued patience while repairs are underway.

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We are aware of a widespread fiber outage and are actively working to identify and restore the issue as quickly as possible.

We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding while our team works to restore service. We will provide updates as they become available.

Bougie Bites is coming to SEI REMC! Looking for a fun lunch, sweet treat or afternoon pick-me-up? Bougie Bites will be o...
06/01/2026

Bougie Bites is coming to SEI REMC!

Looking for a fun lunch, sweet treat or afternoon pick-me-up? Bougie Bites will be onsite in the SEI REMC parking lot on Wednesday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

They’ll be serving employees and the community, so stop by and grab something from their menu, including dirty sodas, iced coffees, Bougie-ades, loaded Dutch mini pancakes, burgers, dogs, cheesecake bites and more.

Date: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location: SEI REMC parking lot
712 South Buckeye Street, Osgood, IN 47037

The community is welcome. Come hungry and help us give Bougie Bites a warm welcome!

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The newest issue of REMC Connect Magazine is here! This month’s issue is all about Connected Living, exploring how relia...
06/01/2026

The newest issue of REMC Connect Magazine is here!

This month’s issue is all about Connected Living, exploring how reliable internet, smart technology and strong community connections support everyday life across southeastern Indiana.

Inside this issue, you’ll find:

- A Member Spotlight featuring Tom Cooney and Marty Mullin and their work preserving Franklin County’s birds, trails, history and natural beauty

- A look at Franklin County, including its outdoor recreation, historic charm and local destinations

- Details on Operation RoundUp® grant applications

- A feature on Nixie’s Burgers, a Brookville favorite since 1939

- SEI REMC scholarship recipient highlights

- Wi-Fi optimization tips from Tech Talk

- Summer safety, energy savings, outdoor equipment rebates and more

From community stories to helpful member resources, this issue is packed with information to keep you connected, informed and inspired.

Read the latest issue here: https://www.remcconnect.com/

Scam Tip of the Month If you receive a call from someone stating you have overpaid your energy bill and you should provi...
05/31/2026

Scam Tip of the Month

If you receive a call from someone stating you have overpaid your energy bill and you should provide your banking information or a credit card number to receive a refund, hang up because it’s likely a scam. If you overpay your bill, your utility will apply the overpayment credit to your account balance or mail a check. They will not call and request your banking information to issue the refund.

Welcome to Energy Explorers, a fun monthly feature just for kids! Each month, we’ll share a fun activity to help young l...
05/30/2026

Welcome to Energy Explorers, a fun monthly feature just for kids!

Each month, we’ll share a fun activity to help young learners explore electricity, energy, safety, and the cooperative world around them in a simple, kid-friendly way.

This month’s activity is a Solar Energy Pop Quiz. Kids can test their knowledge, learn a few new energy terms, and have a little fun along the way.

Parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers: feel free to print it, share it, or work through it together with your young Energy Explorer!

Co-op in Action: A Month of Community Connection At Southeastern Indiana REMC, being a cooperative means showing up for ...
05/29/2026

Co-op in Action: A Month of Community Connection

At Southeastern Indiana REMC, being a cooperative means showing up for the communities we serve, and this past month was full of opportunities to do just that.

Our team was proud to take part in the Ripley County Giving Circle Celebration, connect with local leaders at Ripley County Chamber events, celebrate the South Ripley Reds baseball field dedication, and support students through Reality Check events at Milan, Jac-Cen-Del, and South Ripley Middle Schools.

We also welcomed families to our onsite Kids Club event, celebrated scholarship recipients at East Central High School and Christian Academy of Madison, supported employees participating in leadership training, and joined leaders and board members at the Statehouse to advocate for our members and communities.

From classrooms and ballfields to community celebrations, student milestones, leadership development, and statewide conversations, we are grateful for every opportunity to connect, serve, and invest in the places we call home.

That’s your co-op in action.

Good internet has a way of coming up in conversation. At the coffee shop. Around town. Between neighbors who have alread...
05/28/2026

Good internet has a way of coming up in conversation.

At the coffee shop. Around town. Between neighbors who have already made the switch.

SEI Fiber brings fast, reliable internet from your local co-op, with straightforward pricing, local support, and a network built for the communities we serve.

Right now, get 3 months free on any fiber package.

👉 Check availability: https://www.seiremc.com/seifiber

Congratulations to our 2026 SEI REMC scholarship recipients! We are proud to recognize Quinn Burdette of East Central Hi...
05/27/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 SEI REMC scholarship recipients!

We are proud to recognize Quinn Burdette of East Central High School, Caleb Kraus of East Central High School, and Lindsey Gross of Christian Academy of Madison for their hard work, leadership, and commitment to their futures.

Supporting local youth is one of the many ways we invest in the communities we serve, and we are honored to celebrate this next step in their journey.

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712 S Buckeye Street
Osgood, IN
47037

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18126894111

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