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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2025 Election results
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.
July tracker and Wholesale Power Relief
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.
Stay safe this summer: Water and electric safety tips
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.
Critical improvements
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.
Your voice matters
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.
BCREMC provides monthly relief credit to offset rising wholesale power costs
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.
2025 Annual Meeting
Tuesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. Live streaming is available on YouTube and bcremc.com The Annual Meeting of Bartholomew County REMC will be held virtually on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 7 p.m. to take action on the following matters: In connection with the election of three (3) directors and three (3) nominating committee members… Continue reading.
2025 candidates
Find a full bio of each candidate in your mailed Annual Meeting packet. Board of Directors Candidates DISTRICT 2 Brooke Case Tom R. Finke DISTRICT 5 Ron Arnholt (incumbent) Jason Schroer DISTRICT 7 Janet Anthony (incumbent) William Nelson Nominating Committee Candidates DISTRICT 2 Bonnie Baute Mark Hege DISTRICT 5 Sean Cutrell Dwight Smith DISTRICT 7… Continue reading.
Annual Meeting meet and greet
June 24 Join us for a fun night at the fair and meet your BCREMC Board of Directors! 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Bring the top portion of your election ballot to receive $25 in fair food vouchers (for use at select vendors). Surrender your parking pass to the parking attendant. If you forget the top… Continue reading.
Help us ‘beat the peak’ and keep electricity costs down
During the summer months (June, July, and August) and the winter months (December, January, and February), electricity demand is at its highest typically on the hottest and coldest days of the month. These are known as the peak of the month. During the peak hour of the month, our power supplier, Hoosier Energy, charges us… Continue reading.
Partnering to provide reliable energy
As the demand for electricity continues to rise, Indiana’s two not-for-profit electric generation and transmission (G&T) cooperatives remain focused on providing reliable, affordable energy to their members and the rural and suburban communities they serve. In March, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) and Hoosier Energy finalized a joint purchase of St. Joseph Energy Center. The… Continue reading.
A focus on development
Nearly every day, the Hoosier Energy economic development team is answering questions. But Economic Development Manager Jeff Pipkin wasn’t satisfied with questions from member cooperatives, member consumers, or other local government and economic leaders. Over the past three years, Pipkin has taken classes with the Midwest Community Development Institute and recently answered many more questions… Continue reading.