At the end of each year, Southern Indiana Power calculates our operating margin, which is the amount our income exceeded our expenses during the year. We then allocate the operating margin as “capital credits” to each member based on the amount of electricity purchased throughout the year. When our board of directors determines it’s financially… Continue reading.
It came as a shock to Superintendent Jeff Reed when he heard the numbers. By the end of the year, it’s estimated Prairie Heights School Corporation, a member of the co-op, will have saved more than 1 million kilowatt-hours since the corporation first started energy efficiency upgrades in 2015. “Is that right? I’m going to… Continue reading.
Heartland REMC is again offering financial scholarships to assist students of REMC members. At this year’s Annual Meeting – scheduled for Saturday, June 27 – the names of 20 eligible winners will be drawn at random and announced near the close of the co-op’s business meeting. Under the guidelines, winning students will receive $500 to… Continue reading.
When you recycle or donate your used electronics, like computers, cell phones and flat screens, you do the environment a big favor. Recycling 1 million laptops saves roughly the amount of energy it takes to power more than 3,500 homes in a year. Even if the device isn’t usable, it still contains metals, plastics and… Continue reading.
Spring is here. You can practically smell the freshly-cut grass. If you’re in the market to upgrade your lawn care equipment, you may want to consider electric (or battery-powered) options. Gas-powered lawn mowers and trimmers may be your go-to, but the times, they are a-changin’ — make that a-chargin’. Electric lawn care equipment options are… Continue reading.
The last month has been tough. The COVID-19 pandemic changed our way of life seemingly without warning. But there are still good things happening, and I’d like to share one of those stories with you this month. And here at Clark County REMC, something new has been happening that I want to share with you…. Continue reading.
Since the early 1950’s the REMC has lit the Cross on the Knobs to celebrate the holidays. The cross is 50 feet tall and can be seen from miles away. REMC lights the cross two weeks before Easter and two weeks before Christmas. We hope you enjoy the beauty that the cross brings to our… Continue reading.
Jim Turner, who was CEO of Bartholomew County REMC for over 11 years, has retired. Since being selected as the CEO in September 2008, Turner has been instrumental in developing BCREMC’s role as a top cooperative in the industry. The co-op has seen many accomplishments during Turner’s leadership. Turner has led the cooperative over a… Continue reading.
