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Prepaid Electric Service

Harrison REMC offers a prepaid option for residential members to pay for electricity.

Prepaid Electric allows you to control your budget by making payments into your account as you can afford to do so.

Simply add money into your account online, over the phone, or in the office, as your account needs to be filled, like filling a gas tank.

Prepaid Electric members pay in advance for their electricity and choose when they want to make those payments. 

With the prepaid program, there is no specific monthly due date, and members decide when and how much to pay.  There is a 15 cent daily fee, and the electricity rate is the same as it would be for a traditional pay account.

Prepaid Electric Service Application

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Terms and Conditions

  • Prepaid Electric Service accounts do not receive monthly energy bill statements. Account transaction history (kilowatt hour usage, charges, and payments) is available via the internet at harrisonremc.com or on our app.
  • Prepaid Electric Service accounts are not subject to late payment fees or disconnection/reconnection fees.
  • Prepaid Electric Service accounts are subject to all other charges applicable to the conventional billing rates.
  • Prepaid Electric Service accounts will be subject to immediate disconnection anytime an account does not have a positive balance.
  • Prepaid Electric Service accounts do not require a security deposit.
  • Prepaid Electric Service accounts are not eligible for payment arrangements, budget billing, or bank draft.
  • Payments are posted only after they are received by Harrison REMC.
  • Payments made in the afterhours drop box will not be posted until 8:00 A.M. the next business day.

Payment options:

  • Pay in person at Harrison REMC at 1165 Old Forest Rd, Corydon, IN 47112 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  • Send payments to Harrison REMC,  P.O. Box 517, Corydon, IN 47112
  • Pay online at harrisonremc.com or on the REMC app using a Check or Debit/Credit Card
  • Pay by phone 24 hours a day by calling 812-738-4115 using a Check or Debit/Credit Card or Check Out by Pay Go

Daily Fixed Charges:

  • PES Charge: $0.15 per day ($4.50 per month)
  • Basic Service Charge: $1.00 per day ($30.00 per month)

Harrison REMC reserves the right to modify the prepaid service rules and regulations at any time without prior notification. Current service rules and regulations governing Prepaid Electric Service billing may be found on the Cooperative’s website under Prepaid Electric Service.

I have read and understand the terms and conditions of prepaid metering service above, and will abide by the Cooperative’s tariff, rules and regulations. I also waive all claims or action against Harrison REMC and agree that Harrison REMC will not be held responsible for any direct or indirect damage to property, injury to persons (including death) for any failure to make timely purchases of electricity to maintain a credit balance in account in order to maintain uninterrupted electric service. This agreement completely releases Harrison REMC from any damages related to service interruptions.

I understand and agree that it is my responsibility to make sure I maintain a credit balance for uninterrupted service. In order for me to receive the necessary system alerts to avoid disconnection of service, I must provide Harrison REMC with current phone numbers and or email address and I will allow Harrison REMC to contact me (text, phone call, email) regarding my service.

Harrison REMC Prepaid Electric Service (PES)

Prepaid Electric Service allows you to control your budget by making payments into your account as you can afford to do so. As a prepaid member, no deposit is required and there are no late fees or disconnect/reconnect fees. You will be required to pay a minimum of $50 to activate a prepaid account.

  • You will not receive a monthly bill. It is your obligation to be aware of your account balance. Account history (usage, charges, and payment) will be available via the website, app, and daily text/email messages. You are responsible for managing and updating the notification settings on your prepaid account. If your contact numbers are not current, you will not receive notifications and service may be disconnected as a result.
  • Members must pay all applicable fees and charges prior to commencement of the service. This includes a non-refundable fee of $35 for service establishment and connection charge.
  • Included in the member’s daily use charges will be an estimate of the daily basic service charge and tax. A monthly reconciliation will confirm that those monthly charges have been paid in full. Members may see a bill variance which may be a credit or charge to reconcile the account.
  • PES accounts are billed in accordance with the Cooperative’s residential rate schedule.
  • Notices of account activity and disconnection can be delivered by phone and/or email. The delivery method is chosen by the member and it is the responsibility of the member to keep delivery methods current.
  • If you have a current balance (Debt Recovery balance), 33% of any future payments you make will go towards paying off that balance.
  • Payment for pre-paid service is made in advance. When an account balance reaches $0.00, service is automatically disconnected by the PES equipment.  Reconnection will occur after a payment equal to the overdrawn amount plus a $20.00 minimum balance is made. When a PES account is disconnected, fixed charges (PES fee, basic service charge, security light charge, etc.) continue to accumulate and are deducted from the next payment for electric service. Disconnection for non-payment does not release member from the obligation to pay daily fixed charges or other costs.
  • If a returned payment or other chargeback is received on a PES account, the amount of the returned payment and a returned payment fee of $30 are charged to the account immediately. If this reduces the account balance to $0.00 or below, service will be disconnected immediately.  Cooperative retains the right to decline payment by check, electronic or otherwise, if a member has 2 or more returned items within a 12 month period.
  • Energy assistance and trustee payments are applied to PES accounts only upon receipt of payment by the Cooperative. Pledges will not be accepted to prevent disconnection of service. 
  • Members who participate in the EAP moratorium program will not be disconnected from Dec. 1 – March 15. Members are not protected until the Dec. 1 date. Balances are due by March 15 or member will be disconnected.  No arrangements are allowed on prepaid.
  • Harrison REMC is not responsible for damages to electric or electronic items in use at a service location at the time of an automatic disconnection or reconnection of service.

I have read and agree to the terms of pre-paid metering service:

Energy assistance and trustee payments are applied to PES accounts only upon receipt of payment by the Cooperative. Pledges will not be accepted to prevent disconnection of service.

Benefits of Prepaid Electric:
  • Never pay late charges
  • No due dates
  • Never pay a deposit and a current deposit will be applied immediately to your account.
  • Never pay disconnect or reconnect fees
  • Go green, no monthly statement
  • Easily monitor what you use
  • Reminders are sent when the prepaid balance is low

Members can access their account, track use and make payments via the Harrison REMC app or website. Payments can also be made by phone or in person at the REMC office.

For more information or to enroll in the prepaid program, please contact the REMC by phone at 812-738-4115, stop by the office, or fill out the forms above.

Check out the FAQs below.

How does prepaid electric service work?

Unlike traditional post-pay accounts, prepaid electric service accounts allow members to pay for their electricity before they use it. This approach gives the member more flexibility and control over the use of electricity. It allows members to avoid deposits and fees, customize their payment schedule, purchase energy when convenient, and monitor their electricity consumption in a self-managed program.

Who can participate?

Members on the standard residential rate (R-1, R-2) are eligible. Time-of-Use (TOU) and Distributed Generation (DG) accounts are not eligible.

What does it cost?

While the electric rate (cost per kWh) and basic service charge remain unchanged on prepaid electric service, there is a daily charge of 15 cents. Existing members can convert their accounts to prepay electric service by agreeing to the application terms and placing a minimum of $50 credit balance on the account for daily use.

Are there any deposits or penalties?

Unlike traditional post-pay accounts, prepaid electric service does not require a member deposit. Prepaid accounts are not penalized for disconnects and reconnects.

I already have a traditional post-pay account. Can I switch to prepay electric service?

Yes, you can switch to prepaid electric service even if you already have service at Harrison REMC. Any existing deposits will be applied to your outstanding balance owed, and any remaining funds will be applied as a credit on the new prepaid account.

Where do I sign up?

New and existing members can apply for prepaid electric service by calling the REMC at 812-738-4115, filling out the forms above or stopping by the office.

Where can I pay?

Payments can be made at the Harrison REMC office during normal working hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Payments can be made 24 hours a day by phone (812-738-4115 or 812-951-2323), online at www.harrisonremc.com or via the REMC app on your cell phone.

How can I access my account?

Members participating in prepaid electric service can access their account information through the Harrison REMC Pay Online Portal at https://billing.harrisonremc.com/hremc/login.jsp, or by calling or visiting the REMC office.

Do I still get a bill?

Prepay members will not receive monthly statements. All account information is through text/email notifications. It is the member’s responsibility to notify REMC of any change in phone number due to notifications being sent via text.

How do I know when my account is running low?

When members sign up for prepaid electric service, they will be allowed to set up alerts and reminders on their accounts. Alerts can be sent in any combination using text messaging, email and phone message calls. Members can also view the status of their accounts online through the Harrison REMC Pay Online Portal.

What happens if my account runs out?

If a member’s account balance runs out of funds, the service will lapse and automatically disconnect. Members will receive a low balance alert prior to being disconnected, and will receive another alert once the power has been disconnected.

How do I reconnect my power if it’s been disconnected?

Members can recharge their account at any time, day or night, using the internet online portal, by phone, the REMC app, or at the Harrison REMC office during normal business hours. Once a payment is processed, service will be automatically restored within 30 minutes.

Can I get an arrangement on my prepaid electric service account?

Arrangements are not allowed on prepay electric service accounts.

When does an account close after being disconnected?

Prepaid accounts that lapse and do not become reconnected after 10 days will be considered inactive. Harrison REMC will mail a final bill to the last known address on file.

Can I convert back to a traditional post pay account?

Members may elect to convert their account from prepaid to post-paid electric service at any time, although they may be required to pay all account balances and are subject to the required deposits.