Co-op members building their “forever” homes enjoy choosing new home options — from flooring to cabinets to paint colors. Those members can also work with their local electric cooperative to build a Power Moves® Home. Houses built to the Power Moves Home standard are on average at least 20% more energy efficient than a traditional… Continue reading.

With severe weather events occurring more often, it makes sense to be prepared. During a prolonged power outage or other emergency, this means having enough food, water and supplies to last at least a few days.  In honor of National Preparedness Month in September, Boone REMC reminds members of our community about the power of… Continue reading.

Dear Boone REMC,  We first learned about the Sense home energy monitor program from Boone REMC when my wife read the article in the REMC magazine and shared it with me. I was excited about it because I had first learned about the Sense monitor from watching an episode of This Old House where they… Continue reading.

Zionsville’s newest school, Trailside Elementary, is also one of the community’s most energy efficient buildings. Because of its efficiency efforts, Zionsville Community Schools received a $25,000 commercial rebate from Power Moves and Boone REMC at Trailside Elementary’s ribbon cutting one day before the school’s opening.  According to Jen Raycroft, principal of Trailside Elementary, the school,… Continue reading.

For decades, you’ve collected paychecks from an employer. But after you retire, you’ll be paying yourself — that is, withdrawing money from the nest egg you’ve saved. Unfortunately, many retirees, flush from having sudden access to a large sum of money, overpay themselves early in retirement. Some folks deplete their savings at a stage in… Continue reading.

If you want your child to grow into a financially responsible adult, the best thing to do is to model good financial decision-making at home and discuss money and finances honestly — even if it means you’re learning about money and creating new habits along with your child.  But what is age appropriate? Start early,… Continue reading.

By Emily Schilling As I look back at the hundreds of columns I’ve written over the years, I realize how much I’ve grown and changed — and how much I’ve stayed the same. I’m SO thankful that I was able to chronicle my musings, adventures, and memories through my editor’s letter. Not only was I… Continue reading.

By most estimates, well over half of all cats in the United States are overweight. A 2019 survey of pet owners and veterinarians suggests about 60 percent of cats are overweight or obese, a statistic that hasn’t budgedin recent years. To determine your cat’s body fat, during its annual physical exam the veterinarian will feel… Continue reading.

By Brandon Juergens Autumn is a great time to prepare your home for the colder weather headed our way. Winterize your home with our easy DIY tips that will help keep your living spaces cozy and energy bills lower. Windows and Doors   These are where your home loses the most heat, so start by… Continue reading.

Do you long for those simpler days when a father-son stroll down to the fishin’ hole, to the soundtrack of an earworm whistling tune, was the highlight of the week?  If that sentence resonates with you, and you haven’t yet been to the Mayberry Café in Danville, Indiana, well, you need to nip that right… Continue reading.

By Mark Belcher With renewable energy on the rise and questions swirling about the stability of the grid, installing residential solar panels is a popular option for both saving money and helping the environment. But how can you distinguish between a legitimate solar installation and scam artists trying to make a buck at your expense?… Continue reading.

With its interesting geographical, biological and historical stories, Posey County, located in Indiana’s southwest corner pocket, is like no other county in the state. Posey is the “big toe” of Indiana; it’s the farthest southwest of Indiana’s 92 counties. The Wabash River forms Posey’s western border with Illinois as it empties out into the Ohio… Continue reading.