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Annually OREMC awards 10 scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each. Visit oremc.com/scholarships for detailed information, to download application or complete an online application.
Johnny Appleseed Organic: Getting Educated on Food Forestry
Nestled in the Okefenoke Wildlife Refuge Johnny Appleseed Organic is developing a farm and residential teaching village pioneering Climate Farming. Climate farming promotes and supports the environment, clean eating and using the land and resources in the best way possible to promote the health of the plant and ourselves. And as a subscriber to OREMC’s Cooperative Solar program, they are powering their operation with renewable energy and staying true to their mission of living holistically and in harmony with nature.
Joe Loomis Joins OREMC Board of Directors
Local businessman Joe Loomis has been appointed to the Okefenoke REMC Board of Directors to fill a vacancy left by an unfulfilled term for the District 8, Glynn County seat.
Lights of Love: The Lewis Light Show
OREMC consumer-members Charles and Wynell Lewis of Hortense, Georgia, had always “decked the halls” of their home with Christmas decorations and outdoor lights. But after their son, Chad, passed away on December 21, 2000, Christmas lights took on a whole new meaning. Now they share their lights of love and make spirits brighter at Christmas each year.
Nahunta Office Welcomes New CSR
Kimberly Flowers of Hickox is Okefenoke REMC’s newest customer service representative working out of the Nahunta office.
Financial Assistance Available to OREMC Consumer-Members
OREMC maintains a list of agencies that offer OREMC members experiencing a financial hardship assistance with their electric bills.
Recipe of the Month: Sweet Potato Casserole
Whether to enhance your holiday meal or for a tasty winter warm-up, this sweet potato casserole from OREMC member and cookbook author Rebecca Lang is sure to delight.
Solar Energy: What You Need to Know
So, you are considering solar power options. First, you’ll need to choose whether you want to subscribe to OREMC’s Cooperative Solar program or invest in your own rooftop or ground mounted solar array. OREMC recently updated its policies related to both programs. These changes went into effect on November 1, 2020.
OREMC Celebrates Employee Service
During this season of thanksgiving, OREMC paused to recognize and thank its most valuable resource---our employees.
OREMC Makes Donation to Hilliard Robotics Team
The Flash Drives are an exuberant group of students that make up the Hilliard Middle Senior High School Robotics Team. Their level of enthusiasm kicked up a notch when Okefenoke REMC presented them a $2,500 check that will help fuel their readiness in upcoming robotic competitions.
