At Decatur County REMC (DCREMC), members are more than just bosses; you’re our cherished community. We preserve our unique “small-town feel” throughout our co-op and, as local energy providers, become friends, neighbors, and family. Together with our members, we build a brighter future for our communities, offering friendly faces, top-notch service, and unwavering integrity.
“We exist to provide safe, reliable, affordable, friendly
service to our members and community.”
– That’s the heartbeat of Decatur County REMC.
Decatur County REMC
Founded in
1938
Greensburg,
Indiana
Proudly located in
Manage
1,060+
miles of line
and
8,100+
meters
Serving members in
Bartholomew, Decatur, Franklin, Jennings, Ripley, and Rush
counties
A member-owned electric cooperative
7 Cooperative Principles
Voluntary & Open Membership
- Cooperatives are voluntary organizations.
- They are open to all individuals able to use their services.
- Membership requires a willingness to accept responsibilities.
- Cooperatives operate without gender discrimination.
- They operate without social, racial, political, religious discrimination.
Democratic Member Control
- Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members.
- Members actively participate in setting policies and making decisions.
- Elected representatives are accountable to the membership.
- In primary cooperatives, members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote).
- Cooperatives at other levels are organized in a democratic manner.
Members’ Economic Participation
- Members contribute equitably to the capital of their cooperative.
- They democratically control this capital.
- Typically, part of the capital is common property for the cooperative.
- Members usually receive limited or no compensation on subscribed capital.
The purposes for capital contributions include:
- Developing the cooperative, possibly by setting up reserves.
- Reserving a portion of the capital as indivisible.
- Benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative.
- Supporting other activities approved by the membership.
Autonomy & Independence
- Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members.
- If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their cooperative autonomy.
Education, Training, & Information
- Cooperatives offer education and training to members, representatives, managers, and employees.
- They promote cooperation by informing the public, especially youth and opinion leaders, about its nature and benefits.
Cooperative Among Cooperatives
- Cooperatives enhance their effectiveness and bolster the cooperative movement.
- They achieve this by collaborating through local, national, regional, and international structures.
Concern for Community
- Cooperatives prioritize member needs and pursue sustainable community development through member-approved policies.
Associations
We leverage the power and resources of state and national associations to bring the best possible quality and service to each of our members. To learn more about one of these associations, just click the logo links below.
