When you signed up to receive electric service from Boone REMC, you became a member, not just a customer, of an electric utility. While investor-owned utilities return a portion of any profits back to their shareholders, electric co-ops operate on an at-cost basis. As such, they allocate and periodically retire capital credits, also called patronage,… Continue reading.

Enroll via SmartHub! LEARN MORE: bremc.com/paperless  We will conduct a drawing for 2 – $500 bill credits. All members who are paperless as of Jan. 15, 2025 will be entered in the drawing. Bill credit will be applied to February 2025 bills. Winners will be announced in the March 2025 Indiana Connection magazine. 

Page Day This interactive, educational experience allows students to learn about the daily activities that take place at the Indiana Statehouse during the legislative session. Highlights include a Statehouse tour and mock bill activity. Eligibility: Indiana high school students. Date of program: Jan. 28, 2025 Application deadline: Jan. 7, 2025 Camp Kilowatt Participants enjoy traditional… Continue reading.

As winter approaches, it’s important to be ready for anything — especially power outages caused by ice, snow, or wind. When the power goes out, the cold can quickly become a serious issue. By taking a few steps now, you can stay safe, comfortable, and prepared if the lights go out. Here are five key… Continue reading.

The Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ online application for Page Day is now open! Page Day is a unique opportunity for high school students to spend a day at the Indiana Statehouse learning about the legislative process. QUICK FACTS: WHAT IS PAGE DAY? HOW/WHEN DO I APPLY? WHAT ABOUT MISSING SCHOOL? This year, Page Day will take… Continue reading.

As an electric cooperative, Dubois REC is a democratic organization. This means a board of directors, elected by fellow co-op members, guides the co-op. These directors actively participate in setting policies, making decisions, and safeguarding the interests of co-op members. One benefit to being a member of a locally owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative is that… Continue reading.

Over the years, you’ve probably heard or read about Dubois REC’s concern for our community. This is one of the core principles that sets cooperatives apart from other types of utilities and businesses. We’ve always taken this mission and responsibility to heart. It’s who we are as a co-op and during the holiday season, concern… Continue reading.

Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) The CCD certificate is awarded upon successful completion of all five courses in the curriculum, including a learning assessment for each. Director Gold Credential The Director Gold credential recognizes directors committed to continuing their education beyond the CCD and BLC. Director Gold demonstrates a tangible commitment to advancing their knowledge and… Continue reading.

CAMP KILOWATT JUNE 4-7 Go to clarkremc.coop/camp to apply. Deadline is March 3. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D.C. JUNE 15-22 Go to clarkremc.coop/youth-tour to apply. Deadline is March 3. COOPERATIVE CALENDAR OF STUDENT ART Visit indianaconnection.org/for-youth/art-contest/ for details. Deadline is Feb 28. PAGE DAY JAN. 28 Visit clarkremc.coop/page-day for more details and how to… Continue reading.

Join a dynamic organization by serving on the Clark County REMC Board of Directors. The deadline for petitions is Jan. 6 at 4 p.m. The board of directors for Clark County REMC is the legal body that both the membership and the government hold accountable for the actions of the organization. The men and women… Continue reading.

Instead of my normal monthly article, for several months we will be featuring each of our seven districts. Each one is a unique and special place to call home. We’ve also asked each board member from those districts to tell us a little about where they live and why they love being there. We hope… Continue reading.