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.

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Our team will resume normal business hours...
09/04/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Our team will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

School is back in session, and it’s time to become an Energy Detective! 🔍⚡ Kids can complete the scavenger hunt and ener...
09/04/2026

School is back in session, and it’s time to become an Energy Detective! 🔍⚡

Kids can complete the scavenger hunt and energy-saving missions to earn points while learning simple ways the whole family can save energy. Earn 20 points to complete the challenge and claim the Energy Detective badge!

Save or print the activity and start investigating today.

Two services. One local team. One commitment to you. From the electricity that keeps your home running to the fiber inte...
09/04/2026

Two services. One local team. One commitment to you.

From the electricity that keeps your home running to the fiber internet that keeps you connected, Southeastern Indiana REMC is here for both.

Electric + Fiber Internet. One trusted co-op.

Terry and Connie Geisler, the REMC members behind His Hands Ministry, have created more than a food pantry. They’ve crea...
09/03/2026

Terry and Connie Geisler, the REMC members behind His Hands Ministry, have created more than a food pantry. They’ve created a place where people are welcomed with dignity, kindness and a helping hand.

On one Saturday alone, the pantry served 348 people from across all seven counties in SEI REMC’s service territory. And even while receiving help, guests were giving back by donating bottled water for local flood victims.

Read their story in the September issue of REMC Connect and see how one couple’s heart for service is making a difference throughout southeastern Indiana.

👉 Read “Feeding Neighbors, Building Community” https://www.remcconnect.com/post/feeding-neighbors-building-community

Please join us in congratulating Sharon Barnhart, Billing Specialist, on 13 years with Southeastern Indiana REMC! Sharon...
09/03/2026

Please join us in congratulating Sharon Barnhart, Billing Specialist, on 13 years with Southeastern Indiana REMC!

Sharon’s dedication, knowledge and commitment to serving our members make her a valued part of our team. We appreciate all she does behind the scenes to help keep things running smoothly each day.

Congratulations on 13 years, Sharon!

Today we’re recognizing Luke Chilman, Journeyman Lineman, for 11 years of service with Southeastern Indiana REMC! For mo...
09/02/2026

Today we’re recognizing Luke Chilman, Journeyman Lineman, for 11 years of service with Southeastern Indiana REMC!

For more than a decade, Luke has been part of the team working in all kinds of conditions to safely and reliably serve our members. We’re grateful for his hard work, experience and commitment to our cooperative.

Congratulations on 11 years, Luke!

Please join us in congratulating Jordan Ice, Journeyman Lineman, on 11 years with Southeastern Indiana REMC! Jordan’s sk...
09/02/2026

Please join us in congratulating Jordan Ice, Journeyman Lineman, on 11 years with Southeastern Indiana REMC!

Jordan’s skill, dedication and commitment to serving our members are an important part of the work we do every day. We appreciate the many years he has spent helping keep our communities powered and connected.

Congratulations on 11 years, Jordan!

The September issue of REMC Connect is taking flight! 🚁 Go above the lines with the crew helping keep our rights-of-way ...
09/01/2026

The September issue of REMC Connect is taking flight! 🚁

Go above the lines with the crew helping keep our rights-of-way clear, then come back down for stories about neighbors serving neighbors, local history worth remembering and the many ways our community looks out for one another.

Take a look inside the newest issue of REMC Connect.
https://www.remcconnect.com/

$75,800 invested back into our communities. 💚 This month, Southeastern Indiana REMC celebrated 35 local organizations re...
08/31/2026

$75,800 invested back into our communities. 💚

This month, Southeastern Indiana REMC celebrated 35 local organizations receiving grants through Operation RoundUp, supporting food assistance, education, public safety, healthcare and more across southeastern Indiana.

Thank you to our members whose small monthly contributions add up to make a big difference close to home.

See the full list of 2026 grant recipients: https://www.seiremc.com/operationroundup

Address

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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