BY JULIE YOUNG When you belong to a cooperative, you are part of an organization run and owned by its members for mutual benefit. Central to that organization are seven core principles that translate ethical values into action. The roots of the modern co-op go back to 1844, when a group of weavers in the… Continue reading.
October is National Cooperative Month, and we are celebrating by highlighting emerging leaders in Indiana’s cooperatives. This month’s feature story showcases eight individuals who are making a difference in their co-ops and communities. As you read their profiles, you will notice a common theme: a deep commitment to the co-op culture and a genuine concern… Continue reading.
For the second straight year, Hoosier Energy member cooperatives awarded over $100,000 in college scholarships to local students. A total of 94 students were selected as recipients, with many of the scholarships funded by Operation Round Up. Bartholomew County REMC awarded a pair of $1,500 scholarships to Braelei Ernest and Kaelynn Engleau. The annual Alex… Continue reading.
When I first joined Wabash Valley Power Alliance about 30 years ago, I not only had more hair, but the issues we were dealing with were much different. Most conversations were about keeping costs down and keeping the lights on. Those priorities haven’t changed, but the conversations certainly have. Today, discussions include topics that seemed… Continue reading.
October is National Cooperative Month, a time to celebrate what makes electric cooperatives different. We are owned by those we serve. That means our customers are members of our cooperative, and we want to understand what matters to you and respond to your needs. Earlier this year, we conducted a member satisfaction survey, and I… Continue reading.
When you see a Boone Power lineman high above the ground, there is a lot more happening than climbing a pole and stringing wire. Equipment must be handled correctly, connections must be made precisely, and when something goes wrong, linemen need to know how to respond quickly and safely. Those were the types of skills… Continue reading.
More than 200 Boone Power members have enrolled in the cooperative’s optional time-of-use pilot program since enrollment opened this summer. On Sept. 1, more than 30 members gathered at the Whitestown Branch of the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library to take a deeper look at how the program works and why Boone Power is offering it…. Continue reading.
Not everyone wants to pay their bills the same way. While many Boone Power members use SmartHub or automatic bank draft to pay their electric bill, some prefer to pay with cash. Boone Power still accepts cash payments at our office. But now, members have another option. You can pay your Boone Power bill or… Continue reading.
BY CHRIS ADAM Guy wires can be found throughout the community. They are tensioned cables attached to utility poles, radio towers, tents, and other tall structures to help keep them stable. They are typically anchored in the ground and attached to utility poles to help support the structure against the constant pull of power lines…. Continue reading.
It may seem hard to believe, but winter is just around the corner. As temperatures drop, utility bills can rise. But there are some steps you can take to improve energy efficiency before the cold weather arrives. One of the best places to start is sealing air leaks. Check for drafts around windows, doors, electrical… Continue reading.
BY MIKE LUNSFORD If there is a tree that foretells autumn before all others, it’s the buckeye. Their once-hearty compound leaves yellowing and frail, and in many instances, already carpeting the forest floor by late September, buckeye trees seem to give up the ghost early. It’s the buckeye’s fruit, of course, that becomes the center… Continue reading.
BY STEPHANIE BERNABA The dining room lights dim just enough for two movie screens to glow at each end of the room, while the walls are covered in decades of monster memorabilia. This is Famous Monster Pizza in Decatur, one of the region’s most popular Halloween destinations. Owner Max Miller has been a horror devotee… Continue reading.
