In April, Boone REMC will implement an overall rate increase of 4.2 percent. The raise is necessary for the cooperative to pay current expenses. It is important to note that we are a not-for-profit and any profits the cooperative incurs are returned to the members in the form of patronage.   Why April?  April is… Continue reading.

This year is expected to be the busiest year to date for Boone REMC. Last year, the cooperative had over 700 new services, which was a record year. Preliminary numbers are showing that new services will probably be over 1,000 this year. This is based on projections of over 700 lots in 11 different subdivisions… Continue reading.

Operation Round Up funded four grants at a total of $13,232.60 at its December board meeting.  Black Box got a grant for energy efficiency. After moving to its new location in 2018, the Black Box Theater Company has added additional square footage, too. A grant for $1,900 will provide funds for blackout shades for the… Continue reading.

It now pays more than ever – literally – to consider installing a closed loop geothermal system to heat and cool your home. The Power Moves® rebate for closed loop geothermal systems has increased to $2,000 for 2022. The rebate is for closed loop geothermal heat pumps installed in new homes or in existing homes… Continue reading.

Boone REMC will be sponsoring and has naming rights to the building just east of what is now Boone REMC Hall. The building, which is currently called the Commerical Vendor Building, will also sit on Boone REMC Circle which is also sponsored by the cooperative.  Because Boone REMC already has sponsored a building, the name… Continue reading.

Small space heaters are meant to do exactly as their name says: heat a small space. Unfortunately, many people use portable space heaters to heat their entire home, which can really take a toll on your energy bills. The truth is, whether you should use space heaters really depends on your home’s efficiency and energy needs. … Continue reading.

The next grant application deadline is Friday, Feb. 4. Applications and guidelines can be found online at www.bremc.com. Since Operation Round Up started in 2006, the organization has given away over $800,000 to the communities that we serve.

The nominating committee has nominated the following directors for the 2022 Board of Directors Election. Bruce Guernsey | District 7 Bruce Guernsey of Jamestown has been a Boone REMC member for 27 years and has been serving on the Boone REMC board of directors for 14 years as the director representative for District 7. He is a… Continue reading.

“The holidays.” I love everything about this time of year. Just the thought of the holiday season brings a smile to my face and evokes a sense of comfort and nostalgia. Recalling family gatherings and traditions warms my heart.  It’s a time of reflection, and a personal reminder of how grateful I am for my… Continue reading.

Boone REMC is starting a pilot program. The device allows members to take command of their energy use. The device is installed on the electrical panel or at the meter and detects and records the use in real time, noting which devices and areas are using energy and when. Members can then make decisions about… Continue reading.