If you shiver when walking into particular areas of your home, you may have considered an electric space heater to warm up the area. When used properly, electric space heaters can temporarily and effectively heat certain parts of your home. Yet many people mistakenly believe using space heaters requires less energy than setting the thermostat… Continue reading.

Camp Kilowatt Participants enjoy traditional summer camp activities at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana, such as canoeing and horseback riding, while learning about electrical safety, energy, and careers at electric co-ops. ELIGIBILITY: Current sixth graders whose households receive electricity from Boone REMC. DATE OF PROGRAM: June 5–8 APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1 Youth Tour to Washington,… Continue reading.

Throughout the year, especially during the holidays, Hoosier Energy seeks to act on the cooperative principle — Concern for Community. In late October, Hoosier Energy was a platinum sponsor for the 2023 Women IN Energy Conference in Carmel, Indiana. The annual event began in 2017 to encourage women to pursue their dreams and make connections… Continue reading.

1. DON’T LIGHT UP YOUR WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE. A crackling fire doesn’t contribute much heat to your room. Plus, the open flue sucks the heated air out of your house through the chimney. Burning a fire in the hearth when the temperature dips into the 20s can actually increase your heating bills. 2. DON’T OVERSTUFF YOUR… Continue reading.

If you feel a draft while you’re curled up on the sofa with a good book or the television remote, don’t automatically crank up the thermostat. Move the sofa. The chilliest places in your home during the winter are right next to the windows. So move your furniture away from the windows. Here are five… Continue reading.

Frigid temperatures can cause heating systems to work overtime, and since heating and cooling can make up nearly half of your electric bill, your bill may be higher than normal in the winter. HERE’S WHY ADDRESSING SOME HIGH BILL CULPRITS HOW YOUR ELECTRIC CO-OP CAN HELP YOU Your electric cooperative has programs to save you… Continue reading.

If an approaching winter storm is the lead story on your nightly news, it’s probably chaos at the local grocery and too late to properly stock up on necessary food items, de-icing pellets and other related items. That’s why you should prepare before a winter storm is on the horizon. It’s important to develop a… Continue reading.

The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness and gratitude. It’s a time when we reflect on the year gone by and show appreciation for the people who have made it special. At WIN Energy REMC, you, our members, are at the heart of everything we do. During the holiday season and all year… Continue reading.

2025 COOPERATIVE CALENDAR OF STUDENT ART CONTEST Since 1998, Indiana Connection and participating Indiana electric cooperatives have held an annual art contest for Indiana students in grades kindergarten through 12. The winning works from each grade are then used to illustrate the Cooperative Calendar of Student Art that participating REMCs/RECs have distributed. ENTER: Visit indianaconnection.org/for-youth/art-contest…. Continue reading.

Paula Scott retired on Dec. 8 from WIN Energy REMC. Paula began working at the co-op in July 2002 as a member services representative and has continued in that position for over 21 years. Thank you, Paula, for your commitment over the years. Please help us congratulate Paula on her retirement!

AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP REQUIREMENTS: Minimum HSPF2- 7.6 Must be new and AHRI certified REQUIREMENTS: Minimum HSPF2- 7.6 Must be new and AHRI certified GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP $2,000 *All HVAC rebates require invoice or bill of sale and AHRI Certificate WATER HEATERS REQUIREMENTS: Minimum UEF- .90 Equipment must be new 2023 Rebate Applications must be… Continue reading.