Bartholomew County REMC
Bartholomew County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Columbus, Indiana. As a cooperative, Bartholomew County REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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Successful storm response
Winter Storm Elliott packed a punch in December, but Hoosier Energy’s 18 member cooperatives stood strong and experienced minimal disruptions. The system absorbed a record-setting blow as temperatures dropped nearly 50 degrees in a span of 12 hours on Dec. 22, 2022, and 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across the service territory. Overall,… Continue reading.
Looking for future leaders
What do 1,500 high school students, our nation’s capital and electric cooperatives have in common? The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, of course. Youth Tour was established with one thought in mind – to inspire our next generation of leaders. Since 1964, more than 50,000 young Americans have taken advantage of this special opportunity offered by their… Continue reading.
February wholesale power relief
Last month, BCREMC announced that the Board of Directors approved a Wholesale Power Cost Relief refund for members. During this time of inflation, BCREMC is trying its best to alleviate some of the impact of increasing wholesale power costs for our members. This special refund is for all current members that receive electricity from BCREMC…. Continue reading.
Apply for these youth programs
Camp Kilowatt Date: June 7-10 A fun and unique camp experience for students entering seventh grade. The camp takes place in early June and gives kids a chance to learn about energy while making new friends and enjoying activities and games. This three-day camp includes horseback riding, electric cooperative education, rock climbing, swimming and much… Continue reading.
Annual meeting date scheduled
Save the date! The 2023 Bartholomew County REMC Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 15, at 7 p.m. Annual Meeting Meet and Greet A free parking pass to the fair will be in the voting packet, mailed in May. See you there!
Be safe during winter storm recovery
If a winter storm would happen to come our way this February, BCREMC wants everyone to know how to stay safe and warm during the recovery efforts. “In a winter storm emergency, restoring power and heat to members is the highest priority, and electric utility crews work around the clock to restore service,” said Shawn… Continue reading.
Co-ops support Indiana tourism
Get your popular and comprehensive tourism publication, which includes more than 600 festivals, craft fairs, holiday shows, historical reenactments and community celebrations, available free of charge at BCREMC. Indiana’s Touchstone Energy cooperatives are committed to the communities they serve. That is why Bartholomew County REMC is pleased to help highlight some of the best and… Continue reading.
A look at legislation
by Matt Randall The past 15 months have been busy ones on the legislative front, and Hoosier Energy is looking to maximize the opportunities that accompany the passage of both the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act as well as the Inflation Reduction Act. Both of those bills include a number of programs connected to the… Continue reading.
Wholesale power cost relief coming your way
We know that times are tough for many families right now. Higher interest rates and soaring prices for nearly all goods and services are taking their toll. While we’re paying more for just about everything these days, I want to assure you we’re doing all we can here at Bartholomew County REMC to minimize the… Continue reading.
Wholesale power cost relief coming your way
The board of directors recently approved a BCREMC Wholesale Power Cost Relief refund for members. During this time of inflation, BCREMC is trying its best to alleviate some of the impact of increasing wholesale power costs for our members. This special refund is for all current members that receive electricity from us and is based… Continue reading.
10 Ways to Cut Down on Your Winter Home Electric Bill
The colder months often bring higher energy bills for homeowners. Many people are at home more during the winter months. Add shorter days and long, dark nights, along with cold temperatures, it’s easy to see how you could use more energy than other times of year. Luckily, there are several ways to conserve energy when… Continue reading.
First quarter tracker
The power we buy from our wholesale power provider, Hoosier Energy, to sell to you constantly fluctuates in price. Because of this, the Wholesale Tracker is on your bill monthly and changes quarterly to recoup or credit the fluctuating cost of power we buy on your behalf. The tracker is a pass-through from Hoosier Energy… Continue reading.