Boone REMC
Boone REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Lebanon, Indiana. As a cooperative, Boone REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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Help us celebrate our linemen
Each spring, electric cooperatives around the country recognize the hard work and dedication of our linemen who work in challenging and dangerous conditions to keep the power on. We welcome our members to be a part of our Lineman Appreciation Day celebration this year by sending thank-you notes to our operations team. “Our linemen are… Continue reading.
Boone REMC lineman to help electrify Guatemalan village
In the summer of 2012, 32 Hoosier volunteers, including 28 linemen from Indiana’s electric cooperatives, traveled to a remote mountain area of Guatemala. Their mission: to bring electricity to three villages located in beautiful, but treacherous, terrain near the Mexican border. They braved uncertain weather and terrifying mountain roads — and improvised when needed to… Continue reading.
The history of daylight saving time
Ben Franklin didn’t invent daylight saving time (DST), but the widespread myth does have some footing. In 1784, Franklin suggested that people should rise with the sun to replace expensive candle use with free morning light. The idea for changing clocks didn’t come until 1895 when George Hudson, a New Zealand entomologist, came up with… Continue reading.
Understanding kilowatt-hours
On your monthly bills, you’re charged for electricity by the kilowatt-hour (kWh). Have you ever wondered what a kilowatt-hour is and why you are charged for electricity that way? Breaking down kilowatts Every electrical device has a power rating, which tells you how much power it needs to work. This is given in watts or… Continue reading.
Plan to a ‘T’
In addition to bringing you pleasure, your garden can help save you energy — or even provide you energy if you grow a vegetable garden. Smart planning in advance can help you create an energy-efficient garden that will last all season long. Take advantage of rain barrels A rain barrel can save you a significant… Continue reading.
Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
Feb. 14Registration deadline for Member Advisory Committee meeting about electric vehicles. Sign up to attend at bit.ly/Feb2023MAC. Feb. 15First quarter deadline for Operation Round Up grant applications. Find more information at bremc.com/resources/community. Feb. 22Petition packets for the 2023 board of directors’ election are due by 4:30 p.m. More information is available by visiting bremc.com and searching…
Is your contact information up to date?
Because your contact information is our connection to you, it is important that we have the most up-to-date phone numbers and email address listed on your account. You might not have a landline anymore, but we could still have it listed as the primary number on your account. Having accurate information allows us to get…
