Boone REMC welcomes two new members to its team and to the engineering department. Allen Jones, VP of engineering services Where did you go to school?I have three degrees from different schools. Vincennes University: Associate of Science; Purdue University: Bachelor of Science; North Carolina State University: Master of Science MSGIS What is your previous electric… Continue reading.

Boone REMC would like to personally invite you to the Boone REMC 2022 Annual Meeting! The event will take place on April 9, 2022, at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds from 8 am. to noon. The event will remain in the drive-through format with a business meeting starting at 11:30 a.m.  Members can drive through… Continue reading.

Boone REMC will award 15 – $500 post-secondary scholarships for students who are dependents or legal wards of Boone REMC members. The scholarships will be awarded during a random drawing at the Boone REMC annual meeting in April 2022. Details and an application can be found at: https://www.bremc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/scholarship2022-1.pdf

A power surge is an unexpected increase in voltage, and it can occur from a variety of sources. Regardless of the cause, power surges can majorly damage electronic devices and equipment in your home.  Let’s take a look at common causes of power surges and how you can protect your sensitive electronics. One of the… Continue reading.

Noble REMC energy advisor Brian Hawk worked with high school students pouring concrete in a project that taught even him valuable lessons.  Hawk helped the students set forms and pour a basement using insulated concrete forms (ICF). ICF blocks are made from a foam exterior with rebar placed on the inside, which has connective plastic… Continue reading.

Valentine’s Day may seem like an observance created by a greeting card company to boost sales. Over time, this widely celebrated day has generated millions of dollars in flower, candy, and, of course, greeting card sales. But Valentine’s Day isn’t just for the lovebirds. It’s also the perfect time to let our friends, family, co-workers… Continue reading.

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.