Beginning July 1, Hoosiers will no longer have to pay the Utility Receipts Tax (URT), a state-mandated tax on the sale of utility services. Annually, this tax elimination will put an estimated $28.5 million back in the pockets of 1.3 million Hoosiers served by the state’s 38 electric cooperatives.  The Indiana Legislature voted to repeal… Continue reading.

Thank you for participating in the election of your board of directors and nominating committee members. BCREMC is pleased to report that 25% of the membership voted in the 2022 election. Thank you for being engaged in your electric cooperative! DIRECTORS ELECTED NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELECTED District 2: Tom R. Finke District 5: Cory Arnholt… Continue reading.

Across the nation, electric grid operators are warning that power-generating capacity is struggling to keep up with demand, an issue that could lead to warnings and possible rolling blackouts during heat waves or other peak periods this summer. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, or MISO, oversees our regional electric grid spanning much of the Midwest,… Continue reading.

Installing a new deck or fence? Planning for a backyard pool? Planting some new bushes in the garden? No matter what you’re undertaking, if your project requires digging, there’s a easier way to locate utility lines buried on your property. A simple call to 811 will connect you with a regional center for locating utility… Continue reading.

From the grocery store to the gas pump, prices are on the rise. Unfortunately, energy prices are also subject to the domestic and global market pressures.  We buy the power that we distribute to you from Hoosier Energy. Please see Hoosier Energy’s article from their CEO Donna Walker on page 24 for further details on… Continue reading.

This summer, take a vacation from high electric bills by making your home — and your family’s habits — more energy efficient. That doesn’t just mean hitting the light switch when you leave a room (make sure your most used lights are LEDs). You should also make sure your television, computer, video game consoles, cable… Continue reading.

The quickest way to lower your energy costs is to conserve. Here are some simple things you can do that will help you save energy this summer: Give your stove a rest. A microwave oven uses two-thirds less energy than your stove to cook and heat food. Other energy-savers: grilling outdoors or enjoying cold, healthy… Continue reading.

Local students Bo Hurraw and Ryker Knox represented Steuben County REMC at the 2022 Camp Kilowatt, held June 8-11, at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana.