Last fall, we broke ground on our facility improvement project. Our headquarters in Lebanon has been buzzing with activity over the past several months! As Boone REMC continues to grow to meet the needs of our members, we’re expanding our space for both employees and equipment. All previous and existing buildings on our property will… Continue reading.
Boone REMC is rebranding. We’re changing our name to Boone Power to better reflect who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. This update isn’t just about a new logo. It’s about creating a stronger identity — one that represents the growing communities we serve while staying rooted in our cooperative values…. Continue reading.
With postage costs on the rise, there’s never been a better time to switch to paperless billing. Signing up is easy, and it comes with some great benefits: You can also choose to receive just the e-mail version of our monthly magazine, keeping you informed while saving even more resources. To learn more and make… Continue reading.
Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature. However, if you’re planning acamping trip and want some of the comforts of home, such as electricity, you may consider bringing agenerator. Here are some tips for camping with a generator for a safe and comfortable trip. Choose the right generator The… Continue reading.
Electric cooperatives have always been guided by the people they serve — you, our members. That’s why we’re joining cooperatives across the country in asking for your input. We want to know how we’re doing and how we can better meet your needs. Your feedback will help shape the way electric cooperatives operate and serve… Continue reading.
Step 1: Generation Electricity is generated from various sources. Step 2: Step-up transformer Voltage is increased to push the electricity over long distances. Step 3: Transmission power lines Lines carry electricity over long distances. Step 4: Transmission substation Voltage is lowered so electricity can travel across the local system. Step 5: Distribution substation Voltage is… Continue reading.
Electric infrastructure (sometimes referred to as “the grid”) is the network that delivers electricity from power plants to homes and businesses. It consists of three primary components: generation, transmission, and distribution systems. Transmission Transmission lines carry high-voltage electricity over long distances. They are supported by large towers and can span many miles and across states. … Continue reading.
Bo-Mac’s Drive-In continues the tradition of great food and memorable moments in Shoals In 1960, an attorney and a doctor decided to dip their toes into the popular drive-in business. Bob and Mac created their drive-in restaurant near the intersection of Routes 50 and 150 in Shoals, Indiana, and named it after themselves. Bo-Mac’s became… Continue reading.
A dictionary definition of efficiency is performing a task using the least resources and producing the least waste. Solar energy can certainly demonstrate efficiency by both measures. Consumers who use solar can realize long-term savings thanks to smaller utility bills and potential revenue from energy credits. Solar energy efficiency has come a long way since… Continue reading.
Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature. However, if you’re planning acamping trip and want some of the comforts of home, such as electricity, you may consider bringing agenerator. Here are some tips for camping with a generator for a safe and comfortable trip. Choose the right generator The… Continue reading.
Whether roughing it in a tent or planning a family outing to a national forest, there are many ways to ensure a fun and safe camping experience. Consider the following safety tips. Check the weather report Before you leave, check the weather. When you arrive at the site, watch the skies for changes and carry… Continue reading.
This month, Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) — the statewide organizationthat publishes Indiana Connection — is celebrating its 90th anniversary. On March 9, 1935, Governor Paul V. McNutt signed the Indiana REMC Act intolaw. The bill, authored by I. Harvey Hull and Frederick Barrows, was the first ofits kind in the country, allowing for the formation… Continue reading.
