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.

Amid inflation, energy prices are also subject to the domestic and global market pressures. We purchase the power that we distribute to you from Hoosier Energy. Because of the increasing costs of wholesale power from Hoosier Energy, the tracker on your bill, effective Oct. 1, will be $0.006031 per kWh, making the total cost per… Continue reading.

At Bartholomew County REMC we are constantly striving to improve our operational efficiency so we can provide the most reliable electric service possible for our members (that’s you!).  We rely on data for nearly all aspect of our operations, which is why we need your help. By making sure we have your most accurate and complete… Continue reading.

When you think about Indiana’s small towns and rural areas, many good things spring to mind. From churches, to schools, to the local fair. Neighbors talk and work together, and they look out for one another.  Two great examples of that spirit are the 4-H programs that teach important skills and instill values in young… Continue reading.

On September bills, a special Hoosier Energy capital credit retirement will be refunded to those who were Bartholomew County REMC members in 2019 and/or 2021.  The average refund for residential members who were on the BCREMC system in 2019 and 2021 is approximately $70. The amount of the member’s capital credit refund is based on… Continue reading.

Downed power lines can look relatively harmless, but don’t be fooled. They likely carry an electric current strong enough to cause serious injury or possibly death. We have recently had a rash of downed power lines due to trees or vehicle accidents. Broken poles due to vehicle accidents are on the rise. Could it be… Continue reading.

This summer, Hoosier Energy became the first generation and transmission cooperative in the country to receive the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Certificate of Inclusion (COI) to join the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the monarch butterfly.  The butterfly’s migratory path and habitat go through the heart of Hoosier Energy’s service territory. If… Continue reading.

Bartholomew County REMC isn’t like other utilities – we’re a member owned cooperative. That means our members are at the center of every business decision we make. Our mission “to enrich the well-being of our membership and community” has given us a keen focus to continually find ways to help our members.  Times are tough… Continue reading.

The board of directors unanimously approved a special capital credit retirement at the June board meeting. The special retirement will be refunded to members who were active in 2019 and/or 2021. This refund is a special retirement of Hoosier Energy’s capital credits, totaling $1.1 million.  What are capital credits? When you purchase electricity from BCREMC,… Continue reading.

For most members, the two biggest causes of high energy use are cooling and heating. 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 costs of cooling will drive up your bill. What can you… Continue reading.

Vegetation management is crucial to provide reliable service to our members. In early September, BCREMC will be spraying under electric lines. That includes the area in Ogilville in which trees were previously trimmed.  BCREMC will not spray yards, we are primarily focusing on fields, ditches, fence rows, brush and abandoned areas that are not mowed… Continue reading.