It’s winter in Indiana. That means storms with wind, snow and ice. When high winds and ice combine, it can affect power lines in a unique way, causing them to “gallop.” When ice accumulates on power lines, it forms a teardrop shape. If there are strong winds, the ice that builds up is only on… Continue reading.

This holiday season, while preparing for the fun that comes from the enjoyable winter holidays, you also can prepare for the higher bills caused by the wastes of energy past, present, and future. By overcoming these energy phantoms, you can make amends for past wasted energy and prevent them from taking more from your wallet… Continue reading.

Because Boone REMC is a local electric cooperative owned by those it serves, each year we hold an annual meeting to provide updates to our members and elect directors to the board. Our 2023 annual meeting will be held at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 22.  The cooperative will award 15, $500 scholarships… Continue reading.

INDIANA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE PAGE DAY This interactive, educational experience allows students to learn about the daily activities that take place at the Indiana Statehouse during the legislative session. Highlights include a Statehouse tour and mock bill activity.  Eligibility: Indiana high school students Date of Program: Jan. 25, 2023 APPLication deadline: Jan. 11, 2023 CAMP KILOWATT… Continue reading.

We all have our favorite season. Some people love crisp, cool weather and bundling up under a favorite blanket, while others prefer the warm temperatures summer brings and all the fun outdoor activities that go with it.  But there’s one thing we can all agree on: High winter bills are never fun. Here are five… Continue reading.

With colder temperatures upon us, be sure you are prepared for winter storms! Heavy snow and ice can lead to downed power lines, leaving our members without power. During extremely low temperatures, this can be dangerous. During power outages, our crews work as quickly and safely as possible to restore power, but there are a… Continue reading.

The falling autumn leaves will soon give way to falling snowflakes and carolers singing our way into the holiday season. While it may seem like an odd time to plan outdoor getaways, it’s the right time for gifts that will help avid campers get ahead! Technology has led to some unique possibilities offering comfort (and… Continue reading.

You may receive an email from us in November or December asking you to participate in a survey of residential co-op members. Formerly, this survey was done via telephone but has now changed to an email survey. The survey helps our wholesale power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, determine how much power we’ll need in… Continue reading.

During Indiana Electric Cooperative’s Community Day on Oct. 14, several Boone REMC employees spent time at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boone County on cleaning, landscaping, and painting to demonstrate “concern for community,” one of our cooperative principles.

As your family puts up a tree or hangs the stockings this holiday season, start a new tradition. Put safety at the top of your list. Too often, the twinkling lights people see are on the top of a fire truck or ambulance — the result of holiday accidents that could have been prevented. According… Continue reading.

Heading “over the river and through the woods” this holiday season to visit Grandma and other relatives? It’s always a good idea when traveling in winter to “winterize” your car for unexpected problems. Make sure you have: A properly inflated spare tire, lug wrench and jack. A flat tire at any time and place is… Continue reading.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) statistics indicate that 30% of all home fires and 38% of home fire deaths occur during the months of December, January, and February. These winter fires result from a variety of sources. The United States Fire Administration reports fires caused by cooking, heating and open flame all increase during the… Continue reading.