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.

One of the greatest strengths of an electric cooperative is the connection we share with our members, and that was on full display at this year’s Annual Meeting Meet and Greet at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair. On June 23, over 1,000 members joined us for a beautiful summer evening at the fair, making this… Continue reading.

Routine vegetation management is an important part of providing safe, reliable electric service to our members. In late August or early September, BCREMC will begin spraying vegetation beneath power lines in areas that were recently trimmed in the Grandview, Woodside, and Taylorsville areas. Spraying will focus primarily on fields, ditches, fence rows, brushy areas, and… Continue reading.

Bartholomew County REMC sponsored Andi Carothers and Diego Banuet Hernandez to attend the Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. to learn about public service, our country’s history and the electric cooperative story. A delegation of Indiana students represented our state’s electric cooperatives alongside thousands of students from across the country. They spent a week visiting… Continue reading.

It was great to see so many of you there. Thank you for being part of our cooperative!

August is Back-to-School Safety Month, and with students, young drivers, and school buses returning to the roads, it’s a good time to focus on safe driving habits. Distracted driving remains one of the leading causes of traffic accidents. Whether it’s reading a text message, changing music, adjusting a navigation system, or checking a notification, even… Continue reading.

Ron Taylor had never been to Washington, D.C. That changed earlier this year when the retired Hoosier Energy employee and Vietnam veteran participated in the 50th Indy Honor Flight to the nation’s capital on May 30. Indy Honor Flight is a nonprofit organization created specifically to honor Indiana’s veterans. Each Honor Flight is a one-day,… Continue reading.

The month of July has always been a favorite of mine. It’s the heart of summer, filled with cookouts, time with friends and family, and of course, Independence Day. This year, that celebration carries even greater meaning as we mark the 250th anniversary of our nation. It is a milestone that invites us to reflect… Continue reading.

Everyone loves a pool, but it can add to your electric bill. Pool pumps are one of the largest energy users at home, and running them longer than necessary can cost several dollars a day. The good news is you likely don’t need to run your pump all day. Most pools only need enough circulation… Continue reading.

Thank you for participating in the election of your board of directors and nominating committee members. BCREMC is pleased to report that 25% of the membership voted in the election in 2026. Thank you for being engaged in your electric cooperative! Board of directors elected Nominating committee members elected District 3 | John Kestler District… Continue reading.

Local nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for the next round of Operation Round Up grants. The upcoming application deadline is Sept. 1. Since 1997, Operation Round Up has provided funding to support organizations serving the Bartholomew County REMC service area. The program is overseen by the Bartholomew REMC Membership Community Trust, Inc., and is… Continue reading.