The Hoosier Energy Apprenticeship Training & Safety (HEATS) program recently added 36 new graduates during a ceremony at French Lick Resort. The HEATS program began in 1975 and has grown from a simple training tool for cooperative employees into a way to develop a wide range of skills across the industry. The 2024 graduating class… Continue reading.

Most adults have a vague memory of a time when “checking for messages” meant listening to an answering machine. We carried on with our lives without relying on cell phones and managed just fine. Today, we are more connected than ever through our devices. Our phones are so much more now — from cameras to… Continue reading.

Modern farming often relies on data and equipment with GPS and auto-guidance systems. However, even with these modern conveniences, farm workers must remain vigilant. That’s because farming is considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. Massive machinery is indispensable to farming, but its impressive size, height, and extensions make it particularly… Continue reading.

The lawn and garden care landscape is evolving, and electric equipment is at the forefront of this change. While electric lawn tools aren’t new, advancements in technology and more options mean prices have become more competitive, making electric equipment an accessible option for many consumers. BENEFITS OF ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT Electric lawnmowers have come a long… Continue reading.

South Central Indiana REMC (SCI) hosted a one-day Energy Explorers Camp for students in grades four through six, while Henry County REMC hosted a full-week Summer Cooperative Camp for high school students. While the camps are still coming of age, being in their third and sixth years, respectively, they are finding a way to raise… Continue reading.

While driving, we often hear that “buzz” on our phone, alerting us to a text coming through, and we sometimes feel the urgent need to check it. We know we shouldn’t, but we reason that we will make an exception — just this once. So, why do we indulge in behaviors we know to be… Continue reading.

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.