BCREMC is committed to supporting its members during fluctuating and often rising wholesale power costs. Understanding the financial pressures these changes can impose on households and businesses alike, BCREMC has taken a proactive step to mitigate the impact on its valued members. The initiative to provide a monthly refund to all current members receiving electricity… Continue reading.

Vegetation management is crucial to providing reliable service to our members. In early September, BCREMC will spray under electric lines. Areas affected include those that were the last tree trimmed in the Hope area. BCREMC will not spray yards. We primarily focus on fields, ditches, fence rows, brush, and abandoned areas that are not mowed… Continue reading.

On June 25, 610 members came to the fair to receive $25 in fair food vouchers. Our members enjoyed the food, and the vendors appreciated the business. Thank you to the following local vendors that accepted our vouchers: It was great to see everyone!

For most members, cooling and heating are the two most significant causes of high energy use. While you have choices other than electricity for heating, electricity is the source for cooling. When you look at your electric bill this summer, you can be sure the cooling costs will drive up your bill. What can you… Continue reading.

Camp Kilowatt took place June 5–8 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana. The camp is a fun and unique experience for sixth-grade students entering seventh grade across Indiana. Campers learn about energy while making new friends and enjoying fun activities and games. BCREMC was represented at Camp Kilowatt by Timothée Delfosse. Indiana’s Youth Tour also… Continue reading.

Some aspects of life can become a daily routine. You get ready for work, get in your car, and drive to the coffee shop on the way to the office. At lunchtime, you drive to the nearest fast-food location and get lunch. Once you finally end the day at home, you stream an episode or… Continue reading.

Congratulations to local students Lilyanna Quickery along with Emily Fitch and Gus Rob for being selected to attend two unique youth programs sponsored by Warren County REMC. Quickery attended this year’s Camp Kilowatt where she learned about electrical safety, electric cooperatives, and took part in traditional camp activities. Later in the month, both Fitch and… Continue reading.

WIN Energy REMC is pleased to announce the board of directors has selected Leslie Beard as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Aug. 1. Beard succeeds Tom Nowaskie, who served as CEO from August 2018 to July 2024. Nowaskie retired from the cooperative on July 31 after more than 45 years of service. Beard… Continue reading.

The WIN Energy REMC Community Trust recently presented four grants totaling $16,109.67 to the following organizations: The Operation Round Up program allows WIN Energy REMC members to reach out to worthy causes in their communities and work together to help others. Thank you to those members who round up their electric bills to the next… Continue reading.

T Tom Nowaskie retired from WIN Energy REMC on July 31, 2024, after over 45 years of service. He began his career at Knox County REMC in 1978 as a truck driver/ groundman. In 1979, he was promoted to apprentice lineman and four years later became a journeyman lineman. Throughout his years of service, Tom… Continue reading.

Please help welcome WIN Energy REMC’s newest employee, Tamara Kocher. She began her career at the co-op in June as an accountant. Welcome, Tamara!