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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Serving our community
With Valentine’s Day approaching, we can’t think of a better time to express how much we love this community and serving you, the members of the co-op. We know when we helped to bring electricity to rural Indiana many years ago, the quality of life improved for all. Through the years, other issues needed… Continue reading.
Hudson retires
On behalf of BCREMC, we wish Kevin Hudson a happy retirement. Kevin has been a faithful and hard working employee and a figure that has inspired many. We all would like to wish him good luck in the next chapter of life. Kevin has worked as a lineman for BCREMC for 33 years. His encouraging… Continue reading.
Co-ops support Indiana tourism
Get your popular and comprehensive tourism publication, Indiana Festival Guide, which includes more than 600 festivals, craft fairs, holiday shows, historical re-enactments and community celebrations. The guide is 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… Continue reading.
Be safe, share the road this winter
At Hoosier Energy, being “Safe by Choice” is an employee mindset. Being safe on the job or on the road is important. That is why we ask you to be sure to follow these tips when around snow plows, emergency vehicles or electric utility vehicles if the weather takes a turn for the worse this… Continue reading.
Stay connected — update your contact information
Happy New Year! Winter is here and in the utility business, we know rough weather will occur, and sometimes power outages simply can’t be avoided. But did you know there are steps you can take to ensure your electricity is restored as quickly and safely as possible? By keeping your contact information up to date,… Continue reading.
FIRST quarter tracker
The power we buy from Hoosier Energy to sell to you constantly fluctuates in price. Because of this, the tracker will again change for the first quarter. The energy tracker, that adjusts quarterly, allows us to keep our base rates consistent, but still collect the money we will owe for the purchased power. There is no mark-up… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up tax reduction
Remember to look at your first BCREMC bill of the year to see your total Operation Round Up contribution for 2019. Your contributions are a charitable donation to the Bartholomew County Community Fund Trust and are tax deductible. Approximately 55 percent of our membership participated in Operation Round Up during 2019. Please consider rounding up your bill… Continue reading.
Tree trimming to continue
Bartholomew County REMC trims trees as part of our ongoing vegetation management program. We trim away branches growing through or around our lines. We also remove branches growing above lines, where snow or ice could cause branches to sag or fall onto live lines. The amount of pruning necessary varies depending on the type of… Continue reading.
Make home electrical safety a New Year’s resolution
While many New Year’s resolutions revolve around making improvements to one’s well being, the start of the new year is also a great time to look around the house for potential electrical safety hazards. Winter is the most dangerous time of year for electrical fires due to increases in lighting, heating and appliance use. Bartholomew… Continue reading.
