Winter can be a challenging time to manage your electric bill, especially for homes that rely on electricity for heating. Prolonged cold temperatures mean heating systems must run longer and work harder, which often results in higher electric bills arriving in February. Understanding how winter weather affects energy use can help you take steps to… Continue reading.

Winter storms can create dangerous conditions on roads and around electrical equipment. Snow, ice, and high winds increase the risk of downed power lines and power outages. Staying alert while driving and using generators safely can help protect you and others. DRIVING SAFELY AROUND POWER LINES Winter weather can cause power lines or utility poles… Continue reading.

At Bartholomew County REMC, supporting youth and education is an important part of our role as a local cooperative. Two programs we offer each year that help do this are the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour and Camp Kilowatt. The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, which began in 1964, has provided more than 55,000 students nationwide with… Continue reading.

For the past 76 years, Hoosier Energy has been responsible for the safe and reliable transmission of electric service to its member systems.  To ensure it can continue its power supply commitment throughout 2026, Hoosier Energy will maintain regular inspections, and provide required scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs throughout its system. As part of the… Continue reading.

Over the past three years, Bartholomew County REMC has provided a monthly Wholesale Power Cost Relief credit to help offset the rising wholesale power costs passed on to you through the tracker from our power provider. We created this relief to assist members during a period of persistent inflation and elevated electricity market prices, and… Continue reading.

The power that BCREMC purchases from our wholesale provider, Hoosier Energy, changes in cost throughout the year. Because of this, the Wholesale Power Cost Tracker appears on your bill each month and adjusts every quarter. It reflects the fluctuating cost of power that Hoosier Energy purchases on our behalf. The tracker is a direct pass-through… Continue reading.

In today’s fast-paced world, staying informed is essential. Whether it is important information about your service, a member event, an unexpected outage, or a rebate opportunity, having accurate contact information on file helps us keep you updated quickly. Ensure your mailing address, email address, and phone number are up to date so we can contact… Continue reading.

SPACE HEATERS ARE INVOLVED IN 79% OF HOME HEATING FIRE DEATHS. How much is that space heater really costing you? Many electric space heaters advertise that they can slash your electric bill, but they don’t advertise that they can also cause that bill to increase significantly. Whether it’s a standard electric space heater you see… Continue reading.

The Hoosier Energy Apprenticeship Training & Safety (HEATS) program held its 2025 graduation ceremony on Oct. 17 in French Lick. It was the largest attendance at a graduation since 2022, when three years’ worth of graduates were honored due to COVID-19 restrictions. The 2025 ceremony had 60 graduates and 363 attendees. That brings the total… Continue reading.

Thank you for helping us celebrate Cooperative Month and, more importantly, you for being our members! Bartholomew County REMC hosted our fifth annual Drive-Thru Member Appreciation Day on Oct. 28, and we were thrilled to see so many familiar and new faces this year. Your participation made the day extra special and reminded us of… Continue reading.