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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.

BCREMC is committed to keeping members informed about what drives the cost of your electric service, especially when it comes to wholesale power, which makes up over 75% of our total cost to serve you. The power we purchase from our wholesale power provider, Hoosier Energy, fluctuates due to factors such as fuel costs, market… Continue reading.

If you were in the right place at the right time near a 12-mile stretch of transmission lines between Tell City North and Bandon Substation in early April, you might have caught a glimpse of flying linemen tethered underneath a helicopter, soaring through the air as part of Hoosier Energy’s Bandon Static Wire Replacement Project…. Continue reading.

Most people remember March 1976 for Indiana University’s unbeaten national championship in men’s basketball. But that date is also notable for the start of Donnie Eslinger’s career at Hoosier Energy, one that has reached 50 years and counting. Eslinger, who is now a transmission working foreman, was initially hired as a communications technician C at… Continue reading.

As we move into summer, electricity use naturally increases as air conditioners work harder and homes and businesses rely more heavily on electricity to stay comfortable. At Bartholomew County REMC, this season is an important reminder of why local decision-making and responsible planning matter, especially when it comes to affordability. As a not-for-profit, member-owned electric… Continue reading.

Find a full bio of each candidate in your mailed Annual Meeting packet.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATES  District 3  Dan Fleming (INCUMBENT) Glen Shireman  District 6 Curt Burbrink (INCUMBENT) Mike Speaker  NOMINATING COMMITTEE CANDIDATES  District 3  John Kestler  Tim Loyd  District 6  Tim Kreinhagen  Aaron Spurgeon