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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Energy use peak times are here
If you look around your home, you likely have more devices and equipment that require electricity than ever before. Our connected lives are increasingly dependent on electricity to function. At the same time, as demand for electricity rises, Bartholomew County REMC must deliver an uninterrupted 24/7 power supply — regardless of market and grid conditions… Continue reading.
Capital credit refund continues in June
The power we buy from our wholesale power provider, Hoosier Energy, to sell to you constantly fluctuates in price. Because of this, the Wholesale Tracker is on your bill monthly and changes quarterly to recoup or credit the fluctuating cost of power we buy on your behalf. The tracker is a pass through from Hoosier… Continue reading.
Attend your 2023 Virtual Annual Meeting
Thursday, June 15 | 7 p.m. Members can stream the meeting on the following platforms: Annual Meeting Notice The annual meeting of Bartholomew County REMC will be held virtually on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 7 p.m. to take action upon the following matters: In connection with the election of two (2) directors and two… Continue reading.
Hoosier Energy 2023 Annual Meeting Recap
The utility industry and the issues impacting it are ever evolving, and as of late, ever more complicated. Hoosier Energy fittingly used the theme of “Complex Issues. Cooperative Solutions.” for its 2023 annual meeting in April. With all 18 member cooperatives represented, though some less so due to recent storms at the time, a variety… Continue reading.
Strategic subcommittee looks to the future
Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) are, in general, small-scale energy resources that provide electric capacity or energy close to where they are used. DERs are an evolving part of the utility landscape for consumers — and for Hoosier Energy, as well. In an effort to maximize the benefits of technologies such as battery storage, electric vehicle… Continue reading.
Scholarship winners announced
Hoosier Energy recently announced the 2023 recipients of the second annual W. Eugene Roberts and Daniel L. Schuckman Memorial Scholarships. Ryan Wilson and Morgan Sutton, both of Osgood, Indiana, were named the winners of the $5,000 scholarships, given in memory of two longtime Hoosier Energy directors and board officers. Wilson and Sutton are cousins who… Continue reading.
March wholesale power relief
In January, BCREMC announced that the board of directors approved a Wholesale Power Cost Relief refund for members. During this time of inflation, BCREMC is trying its best to alleviate some of the impact of increasing wholesale power costs for our members. This special refund is for all current members that receive electricity from BCREMC…. Continue reading.
Easy outage reporting available
We are excited that spring is officially here on March 20, but we know thunderstorms are a common feature of spring weather in Indiana. Weather accounts for 30% of our power outages. At Bartholomew County REMC, we want to keep you informed, so if a spring storm does occur, here are some tips for what… Continue reading.
BC REMC 2022 Operation Round Up Annual Report
Since 1997, Operation Round Up has provided grants to help organizations, as well as individuals, in Bartholomew County REMC’s service territory. BCREMC Membership Community Trust, Inc. oversees Operation Round Up, a voluntary initiative, allowing REMC members to donate funds to help those in need by rounding up their electric bills to the nearest dollar. The… Continue reading.