School may have been out this summer, but that didn’t stop kids from learning about the cooperative world. Whether at day camp, overnight camp, or educational travel, many students from Hoosier Energy’s member cooperatives learned and had fun. Summer Cooperative Camp Henry County REMC hosted their Summer Cooperative Camp in late June, now in its… Continue reading.

As one of the seven cooperative principles, Concern for Community, can take many forms. Sometimes, it’s in the big things everyone sees, but other times, it’s just helping one person. Journeyman Lineman Andrew Korte of Harrison REMC, a Hoosier Energy member cooperative, found himself in the right place at the right time earlier this year… Continue reading.

The month of July has always been a favorite of mine. It’s the middle of summer, we enjoy cookouts with friends, and of course, we celebrate Independence Day! We know, though, that an occasional severe storm can threaten our fun in the sun. If July comes in with a boom of storms, you can trust… Continue reading.

Bartholomew County REMC extends its heartfelt gratitude to Dr. John D. Harker as he retires from the board of directors after 13 years of dedicated service, including his role as vice president. Dr. Harker has been an integral part of our leadership since January 2012, bringing professionalism, wisdom, and a deep commitment to cooperative values…. Continue reading.

Since 1997, Operation Round Up has provided grants to help organizations in the Bartholomew County REMC service territory.   Bartholomew REMC Membership Community Trust, Inc., oversees Operation Round Up. This voluntary initiative allows BCREMC members to donate funds to help those in need by rounding up their electric bills to the nearest dollar. As a cooperative… 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 2025 election. Thank you for being engaged in your electric cooperative! Board of Directors elected: District 2: Dr. Brooke Case District 5: Ron Arnholt District 7:… Continue reading.

BCREMC is committed to supporting its members during times of fluctuating and often rising wholesale power costs. Understanding the financial pressures these changes can impose on households and businesses alike, BCREMC has taken a proactive step to mitigate the impact on its valued members. The initiative to provide a monthly refund to all current members… Continue reading.

Summer is a time for swimming, boating, and enjoying the great outdoors — but it’s also important to keep safety top of mind, especially when it comes to water and electricity.  Water safety  Always supervise children near water, even if they know how to swim. Drowning can happen quickly and silently. Make sure kids wear… Continue reading.

The Holland Energy Plant, located in central Illinois and co-owned by Hoosier Energy and Wabash Valley Power Alliance, has undergone the largest outage in its two-decade-old history this spring and summer. Three major projects have been the focus at the natural gas facility: steam turbine inspection, gas turbine hot gas path inspection, and replacement of… Continue reading.

One of the most important and meaningful aspects of being a member of Bartholomew County REMC is that you have a voice in how your cooperative is run. As your CEO, I want to personally encourage you to participate in this years board of directors and nominating committee election. Your participation shapes the future of… Continue reading.

As energy markets continue to experience volatility, Bartholomew County REMC (BCREMC) is taking proactive steps to support our members. We recognize the financial stress that rising wholesale power costs can place on households and businesses. In response, BCREMC implemented a monthly refund initiative for all active members receiving electric service. This relief credit labeled BCREMC… Continue reading.