Last month, I shared that a rate adjustment would be coming soon and discussed the cost of service study we conducted to determine our financial needs for the coming years. This month, I want to share the details, how it will impact your bill, and how you can make small changes to minimize the impact… Continue reading.
The REMC’s 2026 rate adjustment is our first since 2022, but we know electricity isn’t the only cost members are worried about. According to the U. S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, car insurance and medical care are up 10% since 2022, and prices for many household groceries are up more than 20% over that… Continue reading.
Thank you for helping us celebrate Cooperative Month and, more importantly, you for being our members! Bartholomew County REMC hosted our fifth annual Drive-Thru Member Appreciation Day on Oct. 28, and we were thrilled to see so many familiar and new faces this year. Your participation made the day extra special and reminded us of… Continue reading.
As a member-owned cooperative, Bartholomew County REMC is committed to helping our members use energy more efficiently and save money. If you’ve upgraded your home’s HVAC system, heat pump, water heater, or purchased qualifying electric outdoor equipment, now is the time to take advantage of our current rebate program. If you installed any new HVAC… Continue reading.
Throughout 2025, Bartholomew County REMC has provided members with a monthly Wholesale Power Cost Relief adjustment. During this time of ongoing inflation, we remain committed to lessening the impact of rising wholesale power costs that are passed on to members through the Wholesale Tracker. The relief credit applies to all active accounts receiving electricity from… Continue reading.
It’s that time of year again to celebrate the power of membership and to give you the credit you deserve for supporting your cooperative! As we close out 2025, I’m pleased to share some exciting news about your upcoming bills and the return of your investment in Bartholomew County REMC. This year, Bartholomew County REMC… Continue reading.
OPERATION ROUND UP — Members who round up their bills to the next dollar have donated $51,248 to charitable groups this past year. MAKERFEST — Linemen gave students hands-on experience climbing a pole, operating a digger, and using tools of the trade. WELLER FARMS – Employees promoted our new fiber internet service as well as… Continue reading.
DO operate a generator outdoors in an area with plenty of ventilation. DO install CO alarms inside the home to provide an early warning of carbon monoxide. DO NOT plug a generator into the wall without installing a transfer switch to prevent backfeed. DO turn the generator on before plugging in appliances. DO NOT touch… Continue reading.
1. Counted seven board members attending. Attorney J. Michael Deweese and Accountant Earl Ridlen also attended. 2. Earl Ridlen provided a clean audit report. 3. Director of IT/Fiber Operations Manager Matt Mavrick gave a updates presentation. 4. Jim Savage presented the WVPA monthly report. 5. Todd Smith presented the IEC report. 6. Deweese presented the… Continue reading.
Shop small and save big by using the Co-op Connections App! Receive exclusive discounts at over 30 local businesses in Kosciusko County this year while doing your holiday shopping. Here are a few great places in our area to go gift hunting: Glam Boutique Glam is an upscale boutique located in downtown Warsaw. They feature… Continue reading.
