Member Information

New or Returning Members

Whether you are a new member coming on our lines for the first time or a returning member, setting up an account can be done in the office or over the phone.  We have single or joint memberships.  If you have a single membership and would like to give authorization to another person to conduct business for you, an authorization form will need to be completed by the member.  If you are married you can have a joint membership account.  Stop by to see us at

484 S. 200 W. Portland, IN 47371 or give us a call at (800) 835-7362.

Electric Cooperatives

We are a Not-for Profit cooperative bringing electricity to rural areas of Adams, Blackford, Delaware, Jay, Randolph and Wells counties since 1936.  Our employees will work 24/7, when needed, to keep the power on for our members.  Currently we provide electricity to over 4600 members.

7 Cooperative Principles

The 7 Cooperative Principles are a core set of guidelines that coops worldwide operate by.  These principles have roots that date back to 1844, with the most updated version being in 1966.  Cooperatives are not exclusive to electric utilities, many different industries have coops such as agriculture, bakers, food, finance, home improvement and healthcare.  Read more about these principles on our page 7 Cooperative Principles.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors for the Jay County REMC is composed of 9 REMC members, one from each district within our boundaries.  Members elected by members at our annual meeting each year.  The board of directors guide the buisness of the REMC. 

Bylaws

As stated in cooperative principle #2, the Jay County REMC is democratically member controlled.  Read through the Bylaws to know more about how we operate.