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15 Mar

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Duck River Electric is preparing for a round of potentially severe weather expected to move across the region tonight. Forecasts indicate strong storms capable of producing damaging winds, with the possibility of isolated tornadoes and heavy rainfall...

13:05 / News / Weather Updates
02 Mar

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""]The Duck River Electric Membership Corporation Committee on Nominations met on March 2, 2026, to select director nominees for the 2026 election. The committee nominated the following for election by the DREMC membership to serve on...

17:23 / News
02 Mar

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""]Beginning March 12, 2026, we are implementing an important update to our member services procedure designed to enhance service quality, strengthen data security and ensure continued compliance with industry standards. Recording of Inbound Calls All inbound calls received...

10:21 / News
19 Feb

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="45568" img_size="full" alignment="center" css="" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""]Learn how a few simple improvements can increase heating and cooling efficiency, lower energy bills, and create a more comfortable home at one of the FREE Home Energy Workshops. Home Energy Workshops...

07:30 / News
10 Feb

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""]Duck River Electric (DREMC) has received several reports of scammers impersonating the cooperative and pressuring members to pay an urgent past-due balance to avoid disconnection. These calls appear to be well organized, using advanced technology and multiple...

15:59 / News
02 Feb

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""]Duck River Electric is mobilizing a third line crew today to assist Pickwick Electric Cooperative (PEC) as restoration efforts continue following significant damage from Winter Storm Fern. Answering a call for help from a fellow electric cooperative,...

09:56 / News / Winter Storm Fern 2026
29 Jan

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""]Our outage map is looking significantly better than it has at any point over the past several days, and we are currently showing only a few remaining outages across the system. This is a substantial improvement following...

12:52 / News / Winter Storm Fern 2026
28 Jan

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""]Duck River Electric Membership Corporation (DREMC) crews continue making steady, encouraging progress as restoration from Winter Storm Fern moves into its final stages. Outage numbers have fallen below 300, and teams are now focused on the...

13:35 / News / Winter Storm Fern 2026
27 Jan

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""]Duck River Electric Membership Corporation (DREMC) crews continue making steady progress restoring power following the extensive damage caused by Winter Storm Fern. As of 11:45 a.m., 1,196 members remain without power across the service area. Since the...

19:27 / News / Winter Storm Fern 2026
26 Jan

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""]Duck River Electric crews have been working throughout the day to repair widespread damage caused by Winter Storm Fern. Ice accumulation, falling trees, and hazardous road conditions continue to create significant challenges across the service area,...

21:48 / News / Winter Storm Fern 2026