In January, BCREMC announced that the board of directors approved a Wholesale Power Cost Relief refund for members. During this time of inflation, BCREMC is trying its best to alleviate some of the impact of increasing wholesale power costs for our members. This special refund is for all current members that receive electricity from BCREMC…. Continue reading.

We are excited that spring is officially here on March 20, but we know thunderstorms are a common feature of spring weather in Indiana. Weather accounts for 30% of our power outages. At Bartholomew County REMC, we want to keep you informed, so if a spring storm does occur, here are some tips for what… Continue reading.

Since 1997, Operation Round Up has provided grants to help organizations, as well as individuals, in Bartholomew County REMC’s service territory.  BCREMC Membership Community Trust, Inc. oversees Operation Round Up, a voluntary initiative, allowing REMC members to donate funds to help those in need by rounding up their electric bills to the nearest dollar. The… Continue reading.

Bartholomew County REMC has an easy and convenient way residential members can pay for electricity. It’s called Prepay, and it allows members to pay up front for electricity before they ever use a single kilowatt-hour! Prepay helps you control your budget by making payments into your account as you can afford to do so. Simply… Continue reading.

Winter Storm Elliott packed a punch in December, but Hoosier Energy’s 18 member cooperatives stood strong and experienced minimal disruptions. The system absorbed a record-setting blow as temperatures dropped nearly 50 degrees in a span of 12 hours on Dec. 22, 2022, and 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across the service territory. Overall,… Continue reading.

What do 1,500 high school students, our nation’s capital and electric cooperatives have in common? The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, of course. Youth Tour was established with one thought in mind – to inspire our next generation of leaders. Since 1964, more than 50,000 young Americans have taken advantage of this special opportunity offered by their… Continue reading.

Last month, BCREMC announced that the Board of Directors approved a Wholesale Power Cost Relief refund for members. During this time of inflation, BCREMC is trying its best to alleviate some of the impact of increasing wholesale power costs for our members. This special refund is for all current members that receive electricity from BCREMC…. Continue reading.

Camp Kilowatt  Date: June 7-10 A fun and unique camp experience for students entering seventh grade. The camp takes place in early June and gives kids a chance to learn about energy while making new friends and enjoying activities and games. This three-day camp includes horseback riding, electric cooperative education, rock climbing, swimming and much… Continue reading.

Save the date! The 2023 Bartholomew County REMC Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 15, at 7 p.m. Annual Meeting Meet and Greet A free parking pass to the fair will be in the voting packet, mailed in May. See you there!

If a winter storm would happen to come our way this February, BCREMC wants everyone to know how to stay safe and warm during the recovery efforts. “In a winter storm emergency, restoring power and heat to members is the highest priority, and electric utility crews work around the clock to restore service,” said Shawn… Continue reading.

Get your popular and comprehensive tourism publication, which includes more than 600 festivals, craft fairs, holiday shows, historical reenactments and community celebrations, available free of charge at BCREMC. Indiana’s Touchstone Energy cooperatives are committed to the communities they serve. That is why Bartholomew County REMC is pleased to help highlight some of the best and… Continue reading.