The Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP) professionally trains electric linemen working for electric cooperatives throughout Indiana. Boone REMC’s Clayton Akers, Zach Love and Nick Shepherd all recently graduated from apprenticeship school and are now journeyman linemen.  REAP by the numbers 8,000 hours of on the job training 612 hours of school work  4 years to… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC Energy Advisor Jake Taylor helped a co-op member scour his house to find the culprit causing the member’s high energy bills.  Taylor started in the homeowner’s basement, at the circuit breaker box. He didn’t have to travel any further. Taylor connected a Sense, which is a home energy monitor that tracks electricity… Continue reading.

Join area employers for a virtual job fair highlighting job openings in Boone County on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17. Hosted by the Boone EDC and WorkOne, this free virtual job fair will discuss a variety of positions available at participating Boone County companies. Presenters will cover the job opportunities in detail, along with benefits… Continue reading.

Koppers Utility and Industrial Products has recognized Boone REMC’s Rex Princell, member services technician, for its Hometown Heroes award.  This award recognizes co-op employees across the nation who have made a substantial difference in their business and/or community by going the extra mile to help others. Each month, Koppers recognizes one co-op employee and provides… Continue reading.

How many job fairs have you had?   We have had seven virtual job fairs since the pandemic began (Pre-pandemic we would host two in-person job fairs.) How long will the virtual job fairs continue?  We will continue with the virtual format in 2021. We have found that we are reaching more job seekers with… Continue reading.

We offer free in-home energy evaluations. Boone REMC’s Energy Advisors will show you easy ways to make your home more energy efficient. Though we are not currently doing in-home inspections, we can help you identify opportunities to make efficiency improvements throughout your home, attic, and basement. We’ll give you a list of our best recommendations… Continue reading.

There are so many ways you can save energy! Saving energy helps reduce your family’s monthly bills and it helps our environment. Change your energy use habits by following the monthly tips. 

With the holiday season upon us and the new year just around the corner, reflect on the gratitude of our community. This year has been a year like no other –– certainly in this lifetime. And while we’ve seen our share of challenges, be heartened by the ways in which we have all pulled together… Continue reading.

Love INC has an exciting opportunity available through the end of 2020! All gifts made by clicking on the “Double Your Dollars” image on the website – up to $10,000 – will be doubled! Take advantage of this chance to stretch your giving and make an even bigger difference in the lives of your Boone… Continue reading.

Donating to a local food bank can be a great way to give back during the holidays. Whether you are doing a food drive or just picking up some extra items at the grocery store, every little bit counts, especially now.  Cornerstone Christian Church Brownsburg, IN 46112 317-852-2411 Provides a food pantry. Serves: Sandwich, Somonauk,… Continue reading.