In today’s fast-paced world, staying informed is essential. Whether it is important information about your service, a member event, an unexpected outage, or a rebate opportunity, having accurate contact information on file helps us keep you updated quickly. Ensure your mailing address, email address, and phone number are up to date so we can contact… Continue reading.

SPACE HEATERS ARE INVOLVED IN 79% OF HOME HEATING FIRE DEATHS. How much is that space heater really costing you? Many electric space heaters advertise that they can slash your electric bill, but they don’t advertise that they can also cause that bill to increase significantly. Whether it’s a standard electric space heater you see… Continue reading.

The Hoosier Energy Apprenticeship Training & Safety (HEATS) program held its 2025 graduation ceremony on Oct. 17 in French Lick. It was the largest attendance at a graduation since 2022, when three years’ worth of graduates were honored due to COVID-19 restrictions. The 2025 ceremony had 60 graduates and 363 attendees. That brings the total… Continue reading.

Thank you for helping us celebrate Cooperative Month and, more importantly, you for being our members! Bartholomew County REMC hosted our fifth annual Drive-Thru Member Appreciation Day on Oct. 28, and we were thrilled to see so many familiar and new faces this year. Your participation made the day extra special and reminded us of… Continue reading.

As a member-owned cooperative, Bartholomew County REMC is committed to helping our members use energy more efficiently and save money. If you’ve upgraded your home’s HVAC system, heat pump, water heater, or purchased qualifying electric outdoor equipment, now is the time to take advantage of our current rebate program. If you installed any new HVAC… Continue reading.

Throughout 2025, Bartholomew County REMC has provided members with a monthly Wholesale Power Cost Relief adjustment. During this time of ongoing inflation, we remain committed to lessening the impact of rising wholesale power costs that are passed on to members through the Wholesale Tracker. The relief credit applies to all active accounts receiving electricity from… Continue reading.

It’s that time of year again to celebrate the power of membership and to give you the credit you deserve for supporting your cooperative! As we close out 2025, I’m pleased to share some exciting news about your upcoming bills and the return of your investment in Bartholomew County REMC. This year, Bartholomew County REMC… Continue reading.

Applications are now open for two Bartholomew County REMC scholarships administered by the Heritage Fund – The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County. The Alex Barkes Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of former BCREMC employee Alex Barkes, who served as network administrator and was known for his strong work ethic, positive attitude, and contagious enthusiasm… Continue reading.

Stop by the Bartholomew County REMC office to pick up your 2026 almanacs, wall calendars, and small stick-on calendars — available while supplies last! Stop by the Bartholomew County REMC office to pick up your 2026 almanacs, wall calendars, and small stick-on calendars — available while supplies last!

Hoosier Energy’s efforts to be a partner in conservation by creating healthy pollinator habitats continue to evolve. Three years after becoming the first generation and transmission cooperative to receive a Certificate of Inclusion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Nationwide Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the monarch butterfly, and one year after… Continue reading.

The holidays will be here before we know it, but this time of year at Bartholomew County REMC also means its budget season. While many are preparing for family gatherings and festive celebrations, our team is busy planning and prioritizing the work that keeps your power reliable and affordable in the year ahead. Providing safe… Continue reading.