It’s that time of year when tiny superheroes, goblins and princesses will venture into the dark and roam from house to house in search of treats. Americans will spend over $10 billion on Halloween decorations this year, according to retail industry reports. So, if you’re among those purchasing decorations for the holiday, consider these safety… Continue reading.

The key to resiliency is to keep moving forward, be it in life or business — that was the message that retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson delivered in his speech during the final session of Hoosier Energy’s 2023 Strategic Issues Forum. Held in French Lick, the theme of the mid-August event was “Powering Resilience: Inspire,… Continue reading.

Throughout 2023, BCREMC has provided a monthly Wholesale Power Cost Relief adjustment for members. During this time of inflation, BCREMC is trying its best to alleviate the impact of increasing wholesale power costs that are passed onto members through the Wholesale Tracker. The relief credit is for all accounts that currently receive electricity from BCREMC…. Continue reading.

Recently, our new employees asked me what makes electric co-ops different than other types of utilities. This month, I thought I’d tell you a few of the things I told them. Because we’re a co-op, we operate differently than other utilities. Bartholomew County REMC’s decisions are made locally, by directors who live right here in… Continue reading.

We’ve all been there. A storm rolls through, toppling trees and damaging power lines. The power goes out. And although it may only be a matter of minutes or hours before BCREMC gets things up and running again, thawing food in the refrigerator and freezer can make that relatively short time seem like an eternity…. Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy spent summer vacation sponsoring youth events. Whether it was on the steps of our nation’s capital or on a zip line tower, Hoosier Energy helped local youth take advantage of the opportunity to spend a portion of the summer engaging in fun and educational activities. At Camp Kilowatt in Brookston, Indiana, Hoosier Energy… Continue reading.

While many children of all ages were relieved to be out of school for the summer, there were several deserving students from Hoosier Energy member cooperatives who were looking ahead to the 2023-24 school year. That’s because a total of 14 cooperatives, 13 in the state of Indiana, awarded scholarships to 90 students this year,… Continue reading.

While fireworks and Independence Day parades are synonymous with the Fourth of July, no such fanfare comes to mind when discussing energy efficiency. Perhaps it should. If you think about it, energy efficiency not only benefits individuals and families, but the country as a whole. Energy efficiency, combined with energy conservation and advances in technology… Continue reading.

Vegetation management is crucial to provide reliable service to our members. In August, BCREMC will be spraying under electric lines. Areas affected will include the areas that were last tree trimmed in 2022; Columbus West and German Township areas. BCREMC will not spray yards; we are primarily focusing on fields, ditches, fence rows, brush and… Continue reading.

Warm, sunny days beckon us all to head outdoors. Bartholomew County REMC recommends that families stress to children the following electrical safety rules for safe outdoor play: • Never climb trees near power lines. Even if the power lines aren’t touching the tree, they could touch when more weight is added to the branch or… Continue reading.

Installing a new deck or fence? Planting some new bushes in the garden? No matter what you’re undertaking, if your project requires digging, there’s a free and easy way to locate utility lines buried on your property. A quick call to 811 will connect you with a regional center for locating utility lines.   Before… Continue reading.