Now that the summer months are here, bringing with them the highest demand for electricity, we’re reaching out to our valued members with a request to join us to conserve energy during peak periods. Between 3 and 6 p.m. in June, July, and August, the demand for electricity surges primarily due to increased use of… Continue reading.

As a member of Bartholomew County REMC, you know how to make smart energy choices that help you save money. But did you know that when you use electricity can be just as important as how much you use? It’s no surprise that electricity use fluctuates throughout the day based on consumer demand, and we… Continue reading.

This year’s Annual Meeting will be held virtually on June 13. Bartholomew County REMC will mail the annual report and voting material for your board of directors and nominating committee members in Districts 1 and 4 to each member’s home on May 13. This will allow 30 days to cast your vote before the virtual… Continue reading.

BCREMC is dedicated to reducing the impact of rising wholesale power costs for its members. As a result, we are providing a monthly refund for all current members receiving electricity from BCREMC. The refund amount will be determined based on the kWh you use and will be listed as “BCREMC Wholesale Power Cost Relief” on… Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy celebrated its 75th anniversary during the 2024 Annual Meeting in French Lick, but the company chose to do so by looking ahead instead of looking back. During the day’s final session, called Palisades Nuclear Collaboration — Cooperative History in the Making, Hoosier Energy President and CEO Donna Walker sat down with Wolverine Power… Continue reading.

To keep electricity flowing safely and reliably, Hoosier Energy crews must be ready for anything. This spring, anything meant woodpeckers, resulting in the Redbird Line Rebuild. A hole had been spotted in one of the poles at Structure 80, part of a right of way running through the Redbird State Recreation Area in Greene County…. Continue reading.

Even though I work in the energy industry, like most people, I still don’t think much about the electricity I use. I expect the lights to turn on when I flip the switch and the coffeemaker to work each morning. Because electricity is so accessible, we don’t think much about it. Yet, we still expect… Continue reading.

BCREMC is dedicated to reducing the impact of rising wholesale power costs for its members. As a result, we are providing a monthly refund for all current members receiving electricity from BCREMC. The refund amount will be determined based on the kWh you use and will be listed as “BCREMC Wholesale Power Cost Relief” on… Continue reading.

Are you installing a new deck? Planning for a backyard pool? Planting some new bushes in the garden? No matter what you’re undertaking, if your project requires digging, there’s an easier way to locate utility lines buried on your property. Just dial 811. A simple call to 811 will connect you with a regional center… Continue reading.

The Arbor Day Foundation encourages thoughtful practices that help preserve community trees while serving Bartholomew County REMC’s members. This illustration below demonstrates effective planting by placing the right tree in the right place. Trees properly placed can lower line clearance costs for BCREMC, reduce tree mortality, and result in healthier trees for years to come…. Continue reading.

Apply for an electric lawn equipment incentive in 2023. Rebate now available for corded or battery-powered options of: • Push or self-propelled lawnmowers • String trimmers • Leaf blowers There are many advantages to electric lawn equipment technologies, including: • No oil to change • No pesky spark plugs or fuel filters • Traditionally quieter… Continue reading.