Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Decatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation held Oct. 22, 2025, at the headquarters facilities on 1430 W. Main, Greensburg, Indiana, at 5:30 p.m.  Call to orderThe regular meeting of the Decatur County REMC Board of Directors was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Steve AmRhein…. Continue reading.

When outdoor temperatures drop, electricity use naturally rises. Colder weather drives us indoors, where we rely more heavily on home heating systems, more lighting, and household appliances. Heating systems run longer and more frequently to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. Combine that with the fact that most people use electricity at the same times — typically… Continue reading.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital… Continue reading.

Eighty-five children were excited to see Santa and Mrs. Claus at our recent event. Sharing their lists, they chatted with Santa about the gifts they hope to receive, from toys and games to special surprises. Santa listened intently and reassured them that he was making note of their wishes for the big night. Having Santa… Continue reading.

Harrison REMC contractor Townsend Tree Service will clear rights-of-way along high-voltage power lines in 2026. Harrison REMC maintains a total of 2,685 miles of line, with approximately 390 miles scheduled for clearance this year. This trimming began in December 2025 and is expected to be completed by January 2027. The following substations will be trimmed… Continue reading.

Each year, Harrison REMC is excited to shine a spotlight on our youth programs and those in the community who participate in them.  Harrison REMC sponsors programs to help middle and high school students learn more about energy, the cooperative business model, history, government, and much more. Below are the youth programs offered. Please go… Continue reading.

Growth affects every utility, but cooperatives approach it differently. As large projects look to our region, we evaluate their impact carefully to avoid unnecessary risk. Before large developments come to our community, we work with our wholesale partner, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WPVA), to ensure the power is available, can be delivered reliably, and that… Continue reading.

Applications for the Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. are open. Interested high school juniors whose parents/guardians receive service from Boone Power should submit their applications by Feb. 13. The all-expenses-paid trip will take place June 14-21.  Don’t miss this chance to explore historic monuments, meet Indiana’s congressional delegation — and make lifelong friends along the… Continue reading.

Indiana students in grades K–12 are invited to submit artwork for the 2026 Cooperative Student Art Contest! This long-running statewide program celebrates creativity at every grade level. A first-place winner ($100) and an honorable mention ($50) are selected from each grade, and one overall Best of Show winner earns an additional $100. Each grade is assigned… Continue reading.

When Boone Power was reviewed by independent safety experts this past fall, the results were exceptional! Our cooperative exceeded expectations in numerous different categories of safety, a result of a continued focus on safety since the last audit in 2022. These unannounced evaluations, conducted through the Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP), provide a comprehensive… Continue reading.

As we move into the 2026 board of directors election cycle, a key deadline is approaching: members interested in being placed on the ballot through the petition process must submit completed materials by Jan. 30. Directors will be elected this year to represent Districts 1, 2, and 3. Eligible members who live in these districts… Continue reading.

To date, our Operation Round Up program has provided nearly $1.1 million in local grant funding.  In 2025, the program’s board of trustees awarded nearly $60,000 for projects that support our community. Grantees were:  Operation Round Up, an initiative Boone Power started in 2006 to provide funds for local nonprofit projects. The program, offered by… Continue reading.