Annually, we hold an election for three of our nine board districts. At our annual meeting on April 20, directors will be elected for districts 4, 5, and 6. If you are interested in running for a position and reside in one of these districts, you can download a petition packet at bremc.com/board-district-directors. Completed packets… Continue reading.
All members who are enrolled in paperless billing by Feb. 29, will be entered into a drawing for two $500 bill credits. With paperless billing, you can receive alerts when your bill is ready to view and pay. There’s no more waiting for your paper bill to arrive in the mail. When you switch to… Continue reading.
If you shiver when walking into particular areas of your home, you may have considered an electric space heater to warm up the area. When used properly, electric space heaters can temporarily and effectively heat certain parts of your home. Yet many people mistakenly believe using space heaters requires less energy than setting the thermostat… Continue reading.
Camp Kilowatt Participants enjoy traditional summer camp activities at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana, such as canoeing and horseback riding, while learning about electrical safety, energy, and careers at electric co-ops. ELIGIBILITY: Current sixth graders whose households receive electricity from Boone REMC. DATE OF PROGRAM: June 5–8 APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1 Youth Tour to Washington,… Continue reading.
Throughout the year, especially during the holidays, Hoosier Energy seeks to act on the cooperative principle — Concern for Community. In late October, Hoosier Energy was a platinum sponsor for the 2023 Women IN Energy Conference in Carmel, Indiana. The annual event began in 2017 to encourage women to pursue their dreams and make connections… Continue reading.
We’re all ears for flavored popcorn varieties from all over the state Celebrate National Popcorn Day on Jan. 19 by poppin’ on over to one of Indiana’s many popcorn shops that specialize in fun flavors of everyone’s favorite movie-time — or actually anytime — munchable. Here are just a few spots to check out: SHIRLEY’S… Continue reading.
My name is Ryan Heater, and I appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself as the new vice president of government relations for Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC). I was born and raised in rural Indiana, grew up on a farm, and lived on a co-op line. I’m thankful for the important role that REMCs have in… Continue reading.
1. DON’T LIGHT UP YOUR WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE. A crackling fire doesn’t contribute much heat to your room. Plus, the open flue sucks the heated air out of your house through the chimney. Burning a fire in the hearth when the temperature dips into the 20s can actually increase your heating bills. 2. DON’T OVERSTUFF YOUR… Continue reading.
If you feel a draft while you’re curled up on the sofa with a good book or the television remote, don’t automatically crank up the thermostat. Move the sofa. The chilliest places in your home during the winter are right next to the windows. So move your furniture away from the windows. Here are five… Continue reading.
Frigid temperatures can cause heating systems to work overtime, and since heating and cooling can make up nearly half of your electric bill, your bill may be higher than normal in the winter. HERE’S WHY ADDRESSING SOME HIGH BILL CULPRITS HOW YOUR ELECTRIC CO-OP CAN HELP YOU Your electric cooperative has programs to save you… Continue reading.
I’m Britt Davis, and I am the new editor for Indiana Connection. I’m excited to step into this role and honor the legacy of the editors who came before me. I’ve spent most of my career as the editor of a group of regional construction magazines that cover the United States. Through that position, I… Continue reading.
