BY NICOLE THOMAS South Bend, Indiana, is named after the bend in the St. Joseph River that curves north toward Michigan. The Potawatomi and Miami tribes used canoes to travel the river for trade and transportation. Today, visitors can experience the river through whitewater rafting, kayaking, rowing, and fishing. Cruising through history More than 100… Continue reading.

BY JODI BORGER Across Indiana, a new generation of leaders is rising to guide electric cooperatives forward. They bring inventive ideas, technical expertise, and a strong dedication to service and community, embodying the cooperative spirit. In celebration of National Cooperative Month, Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC), the publisher of Indiana Connection, is recognizing eight rising leaders… Continue reading.

On June 1, Mason Raderstorf joined Carroll White REMC as a meter technician. Before joining the REMC team, Raderstorf was an electrical assistant. Born and raised in Logansport, he graduated from Logansport High School in 2023. While in high school, he volunteered at the Logansport Emmaus Food Pantry. “I am confident that my background as… Continue reading.

At the third quarterly meeting of this year, the Carroll White REMC Operation Board of Trustees granted $5,959.04 to three non-profit entities in the service territory. The number of applicants this quarter was low, but the impact of the granted funds is far-reaching. The White County Extension Homemakers received $2,500 to assist with substantial repairs… Continue reading.

By Chris Adam  Lithium-ion batteries are regularly found in everyday items such as mobile phones and laptops. They also power devices such as e-bikes, e-scooters, electric vehicles, and systems routinely used by first responders.  If you regularly travel by plane, you’re likely aware of specific concerns about lithium-ion batteries. The Federal Aviation Administration warns travelers… Continue reading.

Making geothermal more affordable Are the upfront costs of installing a geothermal heat pump keeping you from switching your home or business to this energy-efficient heating and cooling system? Carroll White REMC’s new Looped In program is here to help you! Carroll White REMC will pay to have a member’s loop system installed. The REMC… Continue reading.

As summer winds down and the busy fall season begins, it’s a great time to make sure your Bartholomew County REMC account information is up to date. As your member-owned electric cooperative, we’re always looking for ways to improve service, operate efficiently, and keep costs as low as possible. One simple way you can help… Continue reading.

Understanding who owns and maintains different parts of the electric system can help improve safety, prevent delays, and avoid unnecessary repair costs. BCREMC is responsible for the electric facilities that deliver power to your property, including utility poles, power lines, electric meters, and transformers. Homeowners are responsible for the equipment that carries electricity from the… Continue reading.

As summer lawn care continues and fall cleanup season approaches, many homeowners are taking a closer look at electric outdoor power equipment. Thanks to significant improvements in battery technology, electric lawn tools have become more powerful, reliable, and affordable than ever before. For years, one of the biggest concerns about electric equipment was battery life…. Continue reading.

Electric cooperatives do more than provide safe and reliable electricity — we also help build stronger communities. One of the ways WIN Energy REMC invests in the future is by introducing students to the rewarding careers that keep the lights on for our members. When people think of careers at an electric cooperative, they often… Continue reading.

From July 26-29, Indiana’s electric cooperatives sponsored a fun, all-expenses-paid camp for incoming seventh graders to explore energy and teamwork and develop leadership skills. Camp Kilowatt blends education with traditional camp activities such as rock climbing, horseback riding, archery, and more! Located in Nashville, Indiana, Camp Kilowatt is a four-day overnight experience that students will… Continue reading.