At Bartholomew County REMC, we’re committed to providing you with reliable power. There are some things we can’t stop — high winds, thunderstorms, ice storms — but we do what we can to prevent the main outage culprit — trees. Vegetation — trees, shrubs, brush — growing too close to power lines and distribution equipment… Continue reading.

Up to $50 is available for a HVAC tune-up service or preventative maintenance rebate. Hire a licensed HVAC contractor to perform a pre-determined list of services on your current air source heat pump or air-conditioning cooling unit.  There are many advantages to a preventative maintenance service for HVAC equipment: • Fewer major repairs in the… Continue reading.

The Electrify Indiana 2022 conference was held Sept. 22 in Indianapolis. It was co-hosted by Hoosier Energy and Wabash Valley Power Alliance along with the Beneficial Electrification League. What got the over 270 attendees, 33 sponsors and 23 exhibitors buzzing was the interaction. With utilities, businesses and industry leaders all gathered under the same roof,… Continue reading.

Members will flood our office for Member Appreciation Day on Oct. 25 when we celebrate National Cooperative Month and YOU! But what are we really celebrating? It’s what makes Bartholomew County REMC different, and why that matters. Eighty-five years ago, our area didn’t have electricity. Young folks were leaving en masse to find a brighter… Continue reading.

It’s fun to make your home look spooky at Halloween, and many enjoy decorating for trick-or-treaters just as much as they enjoy decking the halls for Christmas. We’ve all seen Halloween displays become more elaborate. Decorations make the holiday more fun, but it’s important to make sure you’re decorating safely.  Tips you’ll want to consider… Continue reading.

Typically, in seasons like 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 evening,… Continue reading.

Amid inflation, energy prices are also subject to the domestic and global market pressures. We purchase the power that we distribute to you from Hoosier Energy. Because of the increasing costs of wholesale power from Hoosier Energy, the tracker on your bill, effective Oct. 1, will be $0.006031 per kWh, making the total cost per… Continue reading.

At Bartholomew County REMC we are constantly striving to improve our operational efficiency so we can provide the most reliable electric service possible for our members (that’s you!).  We rely on data for nearly all aspect of our operations, which is why we need your help. By making sure we have your most accurate and complete… Continue reading.

When you think about Indiana’s small towns and rural areas, many good things spring to mind. From churches, to schools, to the local fair. Neighbors talk and work together, and they look out for one another.  Two great examples of that spirit are the 4-H programs that teach important skills and instill values in young… Continue reading.

On September bills, a special Hoosier Energy capital credit retirement will be refunded to those who were Bartholomew County REMC members in 2019 and/or 2021.  The average refund for residential members who were on the BCREMC system in 2019 and 2021 is approximately $70. The amount of the member’s capital credit refund is based on… Continue reading.

Downed power lines can look relatively harmless, but don’t be fooled. They likely carry an electric current strong enough to cause serious injury or possibly death. We have recently had a rash of downed power lines due to trees or vehicle accidents. Broken poles due to vehicle accidents are on the rise. Could it be… Continue reading.