Bartholomew County REMC Annual Meeting Thursday, April 20 Clarion Hotel Conference Center, Columbus 5:30-7 p.m. — Registration and entertainment by The Marlinaires 7 p.m. — Business meeting A kids’ program for ages 4-12 will be available. We hope to see you there!

Each year, Bartholomew County REMC offers member incentives designed to assist you in purchasing high-efficiency heating, cooling or water-heating equipment. The program is re-evaluated every year. If you have installed, or plan to replace any HVAC equipment or a water heater in 2017, please notify us with the appropriate information so that we can get… Continue reading.

Have you ever wondered what the “Monthly Service Fee” on your electric bill is? Well, you’re not alone. The charge covers our costs for connecting you to the electric grid and maintaining the electrical system. Some of the key values behind the concept of a cooperative are openness and fairness — everyone paying their fair… Continue reading.

For more than 31 years, the call “Angola to 53-7” on the radio yielded the calm, cool and collected voice of one of our most esteemed linemen, Neal Knox. Alas, there is no longer a response, as 53-7 is 10-7, “clear.” On Friday, Jan. 6, Knox bid adieu to the REMC, retiring after 31 years… Continue reading.

Steuben County REMC is governed by a nine-member board of directors that acts on behalf of the membership, ruling in the members’ best interest in matters of the cooperative. The REMC board of directors is the legal body that both the members and the regulatory agencies hold accountable for the actions of the cooperative. Their… Continue reading.

Following the fourth quarter of 2016, the Operation Round Up board of advisors is happy to report that three local organizations received funding for community projects around Steuben County. These grantees include: Trine University for the “Walk Into My Future” program, educating local first through third graders about the importance of college savings and introducing… Continue reading.

They say the only constant in life is change, and here at Steuben County REMC, we know this adage all too well. The past few years have brought seasons of change for us that we have not seen in many, many years. Retirements, impending retirements and new arrivals have brought about more training and steep… Continue reading.

I’m seeing red and pink in all the stores. Valentine’s Day is a fun holiday to recognize loved ones. However, the cards, balloons and candy covering the aisles this time of year miss the mark. I need a card for our community! It’s great to let loved ones know you care about them, but let’s… Continue reading.

Capitalizing on the cooperative’s commitment to the community, Kankakee Valley REMC Operation Round Up participants showed their support through their giving in 2016. Member participation allowed the organization to give over $73,000 in 2016. This is a true testament to our caring members and how a few pennies can make a difference. The following organizations… Continue reading.

While saving money through greater energy efficiency may be a year-round objective for many members, the way to achieve this goal will vary by season. There are a number of factors that impact energy efficiency, including weather, the age and condition of the home, and desired comfort levels. During fall and winter months, when the… Continue reading.

Deadlines are fast approaching for youth opportunities through KVREMC. You can obtain an application or find out more information on our website at www.kvremc.com, through your school counselor or by calling the REMC. Operation Round Up Trust Scholarship. Application deadline: March 2. A student currently in his/her senior year of high school and whose parent… Continue reading.