Throughout 2023, BCREMC has provided a monthly Wholesale Power Cost Relief adjustment for members. During this time of inflation, BCREMC is trying its best to alleviate the impact of elevated wholesale power costs that are passed onto members through the Wholesale Tracker. The relief credit is for all accounts that currently receive electricity from BCREMC…. Continue reading.
Typically, in seasons such as fall and spring, energy bills are lower, since you can take a break from running the HVAC system. Fall is the perfect time to dial back the AC and enjoy the change of seasons. Start the morning off by opening the windows to let the cool air in. In the… Continue reading.
It’s that time of year when tiny superheroes, goblins and princesses will venture into the dark and roam from house to house in search of treats. Americans will spend over $10 billion on Halloween decorations this year, according to retail industry reports. So, if you’re among those purchasing decorations for the holiday, consider these safety… Continue reading.
Steuben County REMC’s fiber project is running ahead of schedule and is set to be completed by the end of 2023. This announcement comes as the project is quickly approaching the one-year mark from installing the first fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connection, which took place last October. “We are very excited to now be offering fiber-optic broadband… Continue reading.
October is National Co-op Month, and Orange County REMC is joining cooperatives across the U.S. to celebrate. Co-ops come in all shapes and sizes, but they each have a common goal: to provide goods or services for the members (who are also part owners) of the co-op. Electric co-ops, including Orange County REMC, exist to… Continue reading.
ANDREW BENNETT joined the Orange County Fiber team as the new locator on Aug. 14. Bennett is from West Baden and graduated from Springs Valley High School. Welcome, Andrew!
Orange County REMC members who participate in Operation Round Up allow their monthly electric bills to be “rounded up” to the next dollar. That spare change is placed in a community fund, overseen by a volunteer board of trustees. This volunteer board meets four times a year to review the requests for grants. Local community… Continue reading.
Don’t let standby power haunt your energy bills! Phantom loads are electric devices that keep using power even when you’re not using them. Stop these energy ghosts by unplugging such devices when they’re not in use. For a more convenient option, plug several devices into an advanced power strip or smart plug, which automatically cuts… Continue reading.
Southern Indiana Power is proud to be your electric cooperative. Our passion is serving our members and helping our communities. October is National Co-op Month, so this is the perfect time to reflect on three of our seven principles that have stood the test of time but also provide a framework for the future. VOLUNTARY… Continue reading.