One of the things that makes our community special is the beautiful nature that surrounds us. We are fortunate to have so many trees that offer beauty, shade and a habitat for wildlife. We know that you appreciate our community for many of the same reasons. At BCREMC we strive to balance maintaining beautiful surroundings… Continue reading.
Baby, it’s cold outside! When you’re feeling chilly at home, there are several budget-friendly ways you can keep comfortable without turning up the thermostat. Here are five easy ways to stay cozy this winter. Whether you’re experiencing extremely cold winter temps or you simply “run cold,” an electric blanket can deliver quick warmth like a… Continue reading.
Starting on mid-January bills, Bartholomew County REMC members will once again see a credit in the wholesale tracker adjustment effective January 1. This tracker, passed directly to members from our power supplier, Hoosier Energy, will be ($0.000717) per kwh or approximately a credit of $0.72 per 1,000 kWh used. That makes the total per kWh… Continue reading.
Remember to look at your first BCREMC bill of the year to see your total Operation Round Up contribution for 2021. Your contributions are a charitable donation to the Bartholomew County Community Trust and are tax deductible. Approximately 50 percent of our membership participated in Operation Round Up during 2021. Please consider rounding up your… Continue reading.
What if we told you that you are only six resolutions away from lower energy bills this year? What’s more, you can start all of these energy-saving resolutions today, and most of them don’t even cost a thing. Ready to get started? Just keep reading! ENERGY-SAVING RESOLUTIONS TO START TODAY Resolution 1: I will reduce… Continue reading.
Don’t leave your lights on. This is a simple resolution, but it can make a big difference in your electric bill. If you’re not using the lights in a room, turn them off. This goes for living rooms and kitchens, too. Use more power strips. Even when most electric devices aren’t turned on or in… Continue reading.
If your vehicle comes in contact with a utility pole or a downed power line, the most important thing is to stay inside the car! Here’s Why Power lines can fall. When a pole is struck, power lines can fall, and hardware can break loose from its insulated perches atop the pole. Fallen power lines… Continue reading.
Making your home safe for the office Stay safe from electrical hazards: If you must use a power strip, use a name-brand product from a reputable retailer. Low-quality or counterfeit power strips may contain wiring that isn’t adequate to carry the load. Place power strips where there is plenty of air circulation to disperse heat.
The following employees were recognized for milestone anniversaries at Steuben County REMC. Namon Meyers, 5 years Daylon Ulrich, 5 years Brett Shepherd, 10 years Steve Smith, 10 years David VanAken, 15 years Beth Welch, 20 years Greg Miller, 25 years
Jan. 4: Dave Short, director of broadband operations (1st) Jan. 6: Hunter Stultz, right-of-way tree crew (2nd) Jan. 11: Britt Holden, communications coordinator (4th)
How many directors were on the first Steuben County REMC board? A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8 Answer: A. 5
