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.
Gone are the days when a simple flip of the switch was the only choice for illuminating our homes. While we still have this tried-and-true option, we’ve entered a new era of innovative and intelligent technologies, which includes smart lighting. Smart lighting connects to Wi-Fi and offers an array of cutting-edge functionality and convenience. Let’s… Continue reading.
The progress map explained For areas with limited internet access, fiber broadband can be a game changer. That’s why Heartland REMC and TWN Communications are partnering to bring reliable, high-speed fiber internet to Heartland’s service territory. TWN internet provides affordable connectivity with speeds up to 1 Gbps* for residential customers. Not only does it feature… Continue reading.
Community. It’s the place you call home. It’s where you raise your kids and buy your groceries. Community is made of that special blend of family and neighbors, sports and churches, fond memories and bright futures. At Clark County REMC, we have been focused on the importance of our community for the last 84 years…. Continue reading.
In the Guatemalan village of Peña Roja, the friendliest people Nathan Clayton could imagine greeted himwith grateful smiles every morning. Clayton was one of 14 lineworkers selected from Indiana electric cooperatives to continue Project Indiana’s mission to bring electricity to developing remote areas of Guatemala. For four years, Clayton has been a journeyman lineman at… Continue reading.
Vegetation management is crucial to provide reliable service to our members. In August, BCREMC will be spraying under electric lines. Areas affected will include the areas that were last tree trimmed in 2022; Columbus West and German Township areas. BCREMC will not spray yards; we are primarily focusing on fields, ditches, fence rows, brush and… Continue reading.
Warm, sunny days beckon us all to head outdoors. Bartholomew County REMC recommends that families stress to children the following electrical safety rules for safe outdoor play: • Never climb trees near power lines. Even if the power lines aren’t touching the tree, they could touch when more weight is added to the branch or… Continue reading.
Installing a new deck or fence? Planting some new bushes in the garden? No matter what you’re undertaking, if your project requires digging, there’s a free and easy way to locate utility lines buried on your property. A quick call to 811 will connect you with a regional center for locating utility lines. Before… Continue reading.
Thank you for participating in the election of your board of directors and nominating committee members. BCREMC is pleased to report that 26% of the membership voted in the election in 2023. Thank you for being engaged in your electric cooperative! The video of the virtual annual meeting held June 15, 2023, is available for… Continue reading.
Throughout 2023, BCREMC has provided a monthly Wholesale Power Cost Relief credit for members. During this time of inflation, BCREMC is trying its best to alleviate the impact of increasing wholesale power costs that is passed onto members through the Wholesale Tracker. The relief credit is for all accounts that currently receive electricity from BCREMC…. Continue reading.
“We’re here to serve you.” These words may sound generic, but to us — your local electric cooperative — they mean everything. Noble REMC was created by our community to serve our community. Back in the day, neighbors banded together and formed our co-op to bring electricity to an area where there was none. That… Continue reading.
