By Emily Schilling For most of us, 2020 has been the year of getting organized. I know the quarantine certainly ramped my spring-cleaning tendencies into overdrive, and my closets, drawers, pantry and refrigerator were weeded out, reconfigured and tidied up as never before. The organizational adventure continues for me into the fall. I’m just now… Continue reading.

Boone REMC will have the naming rights of the commercial hall and the circle surrounding the flagpole at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds starting in September. The sponsorship will show support to a program that has been a long-time benefactor of our community giving. The naming rights will be in place for 10 years. Many… Continue reading.

As an electric cooperative, our top priority is always to provide reliable, affordable energy to you, the consumer-members we serve. Because we are a co-op, our mission is to serve the long-term interests of our local community — and this mission has never been more critical than in recent months.  One of the seven principles… Continue reading.

Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment Decrease Harrison REMC will make a Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment to its retail rates as a result of changes in Hoosier Energy Inc.’s wholesale power costs to its member Rural Electric Membership Corporations (REMCs). This action will result in an expected decrease to member bills of $0.004402 per kWh ($4.40 per… Continue reading.

This year, the REMC’s annual meeting business was conducted by mail. In July, each membership received a ballot, 2019 financials and annual meeting minutes, and information about the three directors up for re-election. Harrison REMC received 5,209 total votes. Uncontested directors Dave Walther (District 4), Darin Duncan (District 5) and Todd Uhl (District 7) were… Continue reading.

Electric vehicles have come a long way since the first models were introduced in the 1800s. Today’s electric vehicles feature increasingly efficient battery technology.  Connected to a modern electric grid, an expanding nationwide charging network has increased the feasibility of owning an electric more than ever before.  Electric vehicles, also referred to as EVs, are… Continue reading.

The Operation Round Up board voted to grant $5,000 toward playground equipment for Virgil Benge Community Sports Complex (VBCSC) located in Jamestown. According to the VBCSC committee, the current playground is unsafe and in need of an upgrade.  “We have had several families that come out here looking for playground equipment,” VBCSC Board President Scott… Continue reading.

Boone REMC is committed to providing reliable, uninterrupted electrical power to our members. But sometimes, storms, car accidents and even squirrels can cause power outages.  Let’s take a look at the most common causes of power outages. Animals Animals, especially squirrels, can cause power to fail when they come in contact with specific parts of… Continue reading.

If your pleasant warm shower is quickly chilled by a sudden rush of cold water, it may be time to consider replacing your home’s water heater. Fortunately, a variety of options exist that can lower long-term energy costs, including heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). They utilize the same technology found in heat pump heating and… Continue reading.

Top 3 responsibilities in a day Distribute Materials. Review the crew schedules and pick and load supplies based on the planned projects.  Inventory Control. Track supplies used and advise on purchases to ensure the correct inventory is on-hand. Test Equipment. Execute and document equipment testing, including transformers, other equipment and personal protective gear for the line… Continue reading.

Chips in the paint of our vehicles are inevitable, especially if we drive rural “chip-and-seal” county roads before they’re fully “sealed.” More than just making our vehicle look bad, chips deep in the paint, like a tiny cut on our body, can lead to worse problems when left untreated. If the car’s three layers of… Continue reading.