The Hoosier Energy Apprenticeship, Training and Safety (HEATS) program held its first in-person graduation program since 2019 this fall at French Lick Resort.  The program, which started in 1975 as a way to ensure linemen had proper job-related safety training, expanded over the years to include other co-op employees. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the… Continue reading.

My husband, Heath, and I consider our four-legged companion part of the family. Sora is our (almost) 2-year-old blue heeler/Aussie mix, and we can’t imagine life without her. I am sure some of you feel the same about your pet. That’s why this winter, I want to make sure your whole family, including your four-legged… Continue reading.

Help us partner with Lincoln Central Neighborhood Family Center (LCNFC) to provide new store-bought or hand-knitted caps, hats, mittens, gloves and scarves for their clients who are unable to purchase them for their children, ages newborn to 18. Beginning now through Dec. 8, Bartholomew County REMC will collect these items and donate them to LCNFC. These… Continue reading.

Gather your sensitive financial and personal documents and bring them to BCREMC during business hours, Dec. 12-16 for free secure paper shredding. When you arrive, deposit your items in the bins located in the lobby. Speedy Shred, a local professional shredding business, will come throughout the week to shred all of your paper on-site so… Continue reading.

Have you ever been interested in becoming part of the governing body at Bartholomew County REMC? BCREMC’s board of directors and nominating committee members are elected yearly by the members during the annual meeting. Directors are responsible for establishing, reviewing, and revising corporate policies to insure that Bartholomew County REMC continues to keep service to… Continue reading.

At Bartholomew County REMC, we’re committed to providing you with reliable power. There are some things we can’t stop — high winds, thunderstorms, ice storms — but we do what we can to prevent the main outage culprit — trees. Vegetation — trees, shrubs, brush — growing too close to power lines and distribution equipment… Continue reading.

Up to $50 is available for a HVAC tune-up service or preventative maintenance rebate. Hire a licensed HVAC contractor to perform a pre-determined list of services on your current air source heat pump or air-conditioning cooling unit.  There are many advantages to a preventative maintenance service for HVAC equipment: • Fewer major repairs in the… Continue reading.

The Electrify Indiana 2022 conference was held Sept. 22 in Indianapolis. It was co-hosted by Hoosier Energy and Wabash Valley Power Alliance along with the Beneficial Electrification League. What got the over 270 attendees, 33 sponsors and 23 exhibitors buzzing was the interaction. With utilities, businesses and industry leaders all gathered under the same roof,… Continue reading.

Members will flood our office for Member Appreciation Day on Oct. 25 when we celebrate National Cooperative Month and YOU! But what are we really celebrating? It’s what makes Bartholomew County REMC different, and why that matters. Eighty-five years ago, our area didn’t have electricity. Young folks were leaving en masse to find a brighter… Continue reading.

It’s fun to make your home look spooky at Halloween, and many enjoy decorating for trick-or-treaters just as much as they enjoy decking the halls for Christmas. We’ve all seen Halloween displays become more elaborate. Decorations make the holiday more fun, but it’s important to make sure you’re decorating safely.  Tips you’ll want to consider… Continue reading.

Typically, in seasons like fall and spring, energy bills are lower, since you can take a break from running the HVAC system. Fall is the perfect time to dial back the AC and enjoy the change of seasons. Start the morning off by opening the windows to let the cool air in. In the evening,… Continue reading.