BY DAVID A. VINCE 2020 has been filled with difficult times, and I am proud of how REMC has risen to the occasion to meet those challenges. But in June we were hit hard with some tragic news. Kellie Parker, our IT applications specialist, passed away suddenly. She has served our members for nearly four… Continue reading.

As a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative, Bartholomew County REMC is different than other utilities, because you – our members – are at the center of everything we do. With the COVID-19 pandemic, many in our community are facing financial difficulties. Our mission “to enrich the wellbeing of our membership and community” has given us a… Continue reading.

The board of directors unanimously approved at the May board meeting a special capital credit retirement that will be refunded to current members in July. The refund is a special 33% retirement of the BCREMC capital credits allocated for 2019. Additionally, Hoosier Energy’s board approved a 33% special retirement of its capital credits allocated for… Continue reading.

For most members, the two biggest causes of high energy use are cooling and heating.  While you have choices other than electricity for heating, electricity is the main source for cooling. When you look at your electric bill this summer, you can be sure the costs of cooling will drive up your bill. What can… Continue reading.

Reflected on mid-July bills, Bartholomew County REMC members will see a wholesale tracker adjustment on their bills effective July 1. This tracker, passed directly to members from our power supplier, Hoosier Energy, will be a credit of $0.001369 per kwh. That makes the total per kwh $0.108051. The easiest explanation of a tracker is that… Continue reading.

The 2020 Annual Meeting notice and details will be mailed to each member in July. Watch your mailbox for annual meeting updates and changes for this year.

To help our members during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bartholomew County REMC temporarily suspended service disconnections due to nonpayment of bills and late fees. Starting on July 6, BCREMC will resume disconnections for accounts with a past due balance. BCREMC will also begin charging late fees after the July 9 due date. We want to help… Continue reading.

We are happy to announce that the Operation Round Up grant process has gone digital.  The new online process, which launched at the start of quarter 3 at the end of June, helps us streamline the process and make sure we get the information from the applicants so your money goes to the best causes. … Continue reading.

Dennis, or “Denny,” Jack has been a journeyman/ lineman for Steuben County REMC for 25 years. He has been out in many storms working around the clock to keep your lights on and has been proud to do so. One of the reasons he decided to become a journeyman/ lineman was being able to work… Continue reading.

Many consumers today take electricity for granted. In the mid-1930s, how many of our nation’s farms had electricity? A. 2%                  B. 10%                  C. 30%                  D. 50% Answer: B