Many people mistakenly believe that using space heaters requires less energy than setting the thermostat to a higher setting. In fact, a lot of our high bill complaints in the winter involve people running electric space heaters. An electric space heater is small but uses a lot of energy. A 1,500-watt heater running for eight… Continue reading.

Help us keep you informed on account details, maintenance work, member surveys, and other important information from your electric cooperative by ensuring we have your email address and mobile phone numbers on file! You can update your contact info directly via our SmartHub app or by calling or emailing us. To update your contact info… Continue reading.

When Lauren Davis discusses electric cooperative jobs, she admits that few consider a role similar to hers in human resources or the job that began her evolving co-op career.  Davis, the human resources manager for Wabash Valley Power Alliance, began her WVPA career in economic development. Her positions are an example of the wide breadth… Continue reading.

Seven Boone REMC linemen competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 22–23 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. INDIVIDUAL COMPETITORS WERE: THE BOONE REMC TEAM INCLUDED:  The linemen competed in events that tested skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue, and safely… Continue reading.

Communities come in all shapes and sizes. Some are based on geographical proximity or shared interests and hobbies, and some communities can even be found in virtual spaces like social media groups. Regardless of where or how they are formed, communities can bring people together and create a sense of belonging.  As the first electric… Continue reading.

Did you know that if your TV, computer, and other appliances are plugged in, they quietly drain electricity — all day, every day — even when turned off? When switched off or in a standby mode, electric power consumed by products is known as standby power or phantom loads. While it may not be readily… Continue reading.

Boone REMC no longer sells electric water heaters, but we will still honor the six-year warranty of any electric water heater purchased from Boone REMC. We are happy to work with members to determine eligibility for reimbursement if a water heater is under warranty and needs to be replaced. Additionally, we no longer offer a… Continue reading.

Wabash Valley Power Alliance is a not-for-profit electric cooperative that provides wholesale power to 23 electric distribution cooperatives. That makes us a co-op of co-ops! Our strong partnership with our member co-ops across Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri is how we deliver great rates. 1) AN ELECTRIFYING JOURNEY How does the partnership work? Imagine electricity as… Continue reading.

Fall is a good time to schedule a tune-up for your heating system. Home heating accounts for a large portion of winter energy bills, and no matter what kind of system you have, you can save energy and money by regularly maintaining your equipment. Proper equipment maintenance and upgrades, combined with recommended insulation, air sealing,… Continue reading.