During June, Indiana’s electric cooperatives sponsor selected students entering their senior year of high school to go on a life-changing educational adventure to Washington, D.C. Highlights of this seven-day trip include visits to historic monuments and museums, meetings on Capitol Hill with Indiana’s congressional delegation, the opportunity to make lifelong friends, and much more. Valerie… Continue reading.

Carroll White REMC (CW REMC) annually sponsors sixth-grade students going into seventh grade to attend Camp Kilowatt. This year, the unique camp experience was held June 5–8 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston. Jackson Marlatt, Auralicea Shuey, and Jaxxtin Wireman represented CW REMC in this session. Students learned more about energy while making new friends and… Continue reading.

The month of July has always been a favorite of mine. It’s the middle of summer, we enjoy cookouts with friends, and of course, we celebrate Independence Day! We know, though, that our fun in the sun can be threatened by an occasional severe storm. If July comes in with a boom from storms, you… Continue reading.

Summer is a time for fun in the sun, whether it’s swimming in the pool, having barbecues, or simply enjoying the warm weather. However, it’s also important to be mindful of safety, especially when it comes to water and electricity. Here are some essential tips to ensure you and your family stay safe this summer…. Continue reading.

Since 1997, Operation Round Up has provided grants to help organizations in the Bartholomew County REMC service territory. Bartholomew REMC Membership Community Trust, Inc. oversees Operation Round Up, a voluntary initiative that allows BCREMC members to donate funds to help organizations in need by rounding up their electric bills to the nearest dollar. As a… Continue reading.

Thank you for participating in the election of your Board of Directors and Nominating Committee members. BCREMC is pleased to report that 23% of the membership voted in the election in 2024. Thank you for being engaged in your electric cooperative! BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTED DISTRICT 1 Larry Hoeltke DISTRICT 4 Brett Glick NOMINATING COMMITTEE… Continue reading.

BCREMC is committed to supporting its members during times of fluctuating and often rising wholesale power costs. Understanding the financial pressures that these changes can impose on households and businesses alike, BCREMC has taken a proactive step to mitigate the impact on its valued members. The initiative to provide a monthly refund to all current… Continue reading.

Did you know Bartholomew County REMC has a program in place to help you save on a variety of goods and services, from health and wellness to travel and entertainment? Your Co-op Connections Card gives you access to discounts from tens-of-thousands of retailers because it taps into a national business community. But it doesn’t just… Continue reading.

The year 1978 was historic. Not only was it the year of the blizzard, but it’s the year I began working at Knox County REMC as a truck driver/ groundman. In 1979, I was promoted to an apprentice lineman and after four years of training in the HEATs (Hoosier Energy Apprenticeship Training Program), became a… Continue reading.

$1,000 Cash Grand Prize JAMES WILLIAMS Merom HARRY KNOTTS Carlisle $50 Bill Credit • Silas Ashley – Petersburg • Karen Atkinson – Vincennes • Dixie Bass – Petersburg • William Batman- Wheatland • Lynn Beaver – Fairbanks • Clement Bilskie Jr. – Vincennes • Peggy Braun – Hazleton • James Brenton – Bruceville • Susan… Continue reading.

Three director seats were up for election at this year’s annual meeting. The members that registered at the annual meeting elected the following directors to represent the membership in their districts: