Trees have many benefits. They add curb appeal to residences and businesses, improve air quality, and provide shade. Strategically planting trees can also help lower your energy bills and make your home more comfortable. Leafy trees on the south, east, and west sides of your home can provide shade from the hot summer sun, keeping… Continue reading.

We’re excited about expanding our facilities to meet the needs of our growing membership. But with that comes a few inconveniences due to ongoing construction for the next several months.  Please exercise caution if you need to visit our office, as our procedures for accessing our property, parking, dropping off payments, and entering our building have… Continue reading.

Co-op Solar is a community solar program that makes it easy for members to use solar energy without the cost or hassle of rooftop solar.  When you participate in Co-op Solar, you purchase a block of solar power. Our wholesale power provider owns and maintains the solar arrays, so there’s no equipment to purchase or… Continue reading.

You can increase the value of your income tax refund this spring by spending it on improvements that keep more money in your pocket all year long. Many people eagerly welcome income tax refunds with plans for major purchases or upgrades, including home renovations. If you are thinking about improvements to your house, consider upgrades… Continue reading.

A plain patch of parched grass may one day bloom with bustling buildings thanks partly to electric cooperatives plotting the way. Electric distribution co-ops and the generation and transmission cooperatives that provide them with wholesale power plan for development in the regions they serve. They must anticipate future growth and ensure that electricity is available… Continue reading.

We are happy to have gained more than 800 enrollments in paperless billing during our recent promotion! All accounts enrolled in paperless billing were entered into a drawing for two $500 bill credits. The winners were:  Going paperless helps your electric cooperative hold down costs by reducing the amount of money we must spend on… Continue reading.

Construction on our new facility is in full swing! We are excited about the capabilities our new office, warehouse, and storage buildings on our current property in Lebanon will provide us to serve our members. With the excitement comes some temporary changes due to the construction.  If you need to visit our office, please be… Continue reading.

One of the things that makes Boone REMC unique is that, annually, our customers — who are also member-owners of our cooperative — can vote in board of director elections.  Because we are a cooperative, we also conduct an annual business meeting to provide our members with important updates and a financial report. As part… Continue reading.

Cleaning throughout your home can make a big difference in your energy consumption, helping you save energy and money. Perform these simple steps this month to ensure your home is as clean and energy-efficient as possible. Clean your air ducts and vents Cleaning out all the accumulated dust and dirt makes things easier for your… Continue reading.

Boone REMC’s Operation Round Up board of trustees recently awarded more than $15,000 in grants for community projects.  Hoosier Heritage Quilt Guild received $1,784.49 to make and donate 100 fleece blankets for the Packing Hope project. New Brunswick Church of Christ was awarded $3,022.43 to purchase a defibrillator.  Special Olympics of Boone County received $7,500… Continue reading.

Home energy-efficiency upgrades can lower energy bills, make your home more comfortable, and reduce your environmental footprint. A variety of tax credits and rebates are available that can help make home energy improvements more affordable.  Tax credits Federal tax credits of up to 30% are available for qualifying home improvements, subject to project-specific maximums outlined below. … Continue reading.

One of the things that makes Boone REMC unique is that, annually, our customers — who are also member-owners of our cooperative — can vote in board of director elections. Boone REMC is governed by a nine-member board, with each director representing a district of our service territory for three-year terms. Below are several important… Continue reading.