Instead of my normal monthly article, for several months we will be featuring each of our seven districts. Each one is a unique and special place to call home. We’ve also asked each board member from those districts to tell us a little about where they live and why they love being there. We hope… Continue reading.
Beat the Peak is Harrison REMC’s voluntary program designed to encourage members to become more aware of the energy they use and to reduce their energy use during peak demand periods. The program is simple. During times when the cost to purchase and produce power for members is high, we issue “Beat the Peak” alerts…. Continue reading.
Kyle Armstrong, Jacobb White and Kody Kennedy participated in the 2024 Indiana Electric Cooperatives Lineman Rodeo on Aug. 22 and 23. There were 37 teams and 137 participants. Our Harrison REMC team did amazing! INDIVIDUAL JOURNEYMAN HURT MAN RESCUE 1ST PLACEKody Kennedy INDIVIDUAL JOURNEYMAN SKILL CLIMB 1ST PLACEKyle Armstrong INDIVIDUAL JOURNEYMAN KNOT TYING 1ST PLACEKyle… Continue reading.
Seven Boone REMC linemen competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 22–23 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. INDIVIDUAL COMPETITORS WERE: THE BOONE REMC TEAM INCLUDED: The linemen competed in events that tested skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue, and safely… Continue reading.
Communities come in all shapes and sizes. Some are based on geographical proximity or shared interests and hobbies, and some communities can even be found in virtual spaces like social media groups. Regardless of where or how they are formed, communities can bring people together and create a sense of belonging. As the first electric… Continue reading.
Did you know that if your TV, computer, and other appliances are plugged in, they quietly drain electricity — all day, every day — even when turned off? When switched off or in a standby mode, electric power consumed by products is known as standby power or phantom loads. While it may not be readily… Continue reading.
Boone REMC no longer sells electric water heaters, but we will still honor the six-year warranty of any electric water heater purchased from Boone REMC. We are happy to work with members to determine eligibility for reimbursement if a water heater is under warranty and needs to be replaced. Additionally, we no longer offer a… Continue reading.
Wabash Valley Power Alliance is a not-for-profit electric cooperative that provides wholesale power to 23 electric distribution cooperatives. That makes us a co-op of co-ops! Our strong partnership with our member co-ops across Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri is how we deliver great rates. 1) AN ELECTRIFYING JOURNEY How does the partnership work? Imagine electricity as… Continue reading.
Two years ago, Hoosier Energy became the first generation and transmission cooperative to receive a Certificate of Inclusion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Nationwide Candidate Conservation Agree with Assurances (CCAA) for the monarch butterfly. That commitment to integrated vegetation management and the practices encouraging habitat maintenance and development continues to reap benefits. This… Continue reading.
Indiana’s electric cooperatives have been around for almost 90 years. Read on to learn more about Hoosier co-ops. Can you find the bolded words in the puzzle? ► The first successful U.S. cooperative was organized in 1752 by Benjamin Franklin. ► Electric cooperatives began in the 1930s because it was not cost-effective for investor-owned utilities… Continue reading.
Cooperatives worldwide operate according to the same set of core principles and values adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance. These principles are rooted in the first modern cooperative, founded in Rochdale, England. These principles are a key reason that America’s electric cooperatives operate differently from other electric utilities, putting the needs of their members first…. Continue reading.
Electric cooperatives serve over 42 million people and power over 22 million businesses, homes, schools, and farms in 48 states. You might be surprised by the number of co-ops of all kinds that are around you. Co-ops have been formed to sell produce and electricity, offer financial and banking services, provide housing and health care,… Continue reading.
