
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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Family Arts Building remodeled
When you think about Indiana’s small towns and rural areas, many good things spring to mind. From churches, to schools, to the local fair. Neighbors talk and work together, and they look out for one another. Two great examples of that spirit are the 4-H programs that teach important skills and instill values in young… Continue reading.
Help food keep its cool — even in a power outage
With storms always a possibility, weather emergencies are bound to happen — but they don’t have to reach crisis status in your household. If you prepare for power outages before they occur, you can minimize your worries, especially about food safety. The most important tip to remember is to keep your refrigerator and freezer doors… Continue reading.
Resilient Upgrades
Upgrading 1,680 miles of the electrical grid is a significant endeavor in the best of times. Throw in a pandemic, and it’s easy to imagine how the whole thing could get off track. But that’s not what happened with a recent project. Hoosier Energy takes a proactive approach toward grid reliability. This can be seen… Continue reading.
Advocating for both the co-op and its employees
By Courtney Metzger This month in our employee spotlight, we are featuring an indispensable team member, Lisa Dyer. Lisa fulfills our human resources manager and board relations role. Her duties are extremely important to our operation. In fact, she makes fundamental contributions to our organization’s culture, and development, and also works hard to hire exceptional… Continue reading.
Targeted spraying to begin in late August
Vegetation management is crucial to providing reliable service to our members. In late August and early September, BCREMC will be spraying under electric lines. Areas affected will be those last trimmed in the Grandview, Taylorsville, Rocky Ford, Woodside and Ogilville territory. BCREMC will not spray yards. We are primarily focusing on fields, ditches, fence rows,… Continue reading.
Leading the ‘charge’ for electric vehicles
BCREMC’s Electric Vehicle Team was on a mission to find an efficient and convenient charging solution for our community. Through a project management process, and required criteria, the team found that placing a level 2 EV charger at CERAland park was most beneficial. This popular park is now home to the Enel X JuiceBox EV… Continue reading.
Renewable generation
In the early 2000s, Hoosier Energy began diversifying how it generates electricity. New resources include hydro, solar, landfill gas and wind power. The addition of these renewable resources has been strategic, allowing your co-op’s power supplier to meet the needs of member-consumers like you. Hoosier Energy is pleased to announce that Hallador Energy Company will… Continue reading.
A day in the life of a lineworker
The sight of a utility truck rolling into your neighborhood is one of the most welcomed sights after a storm, or an event that causes a power outage. The linemen you see scaling poles and making repairs are often working outdoors in the elements to ensure our members are safe and comfortable. Working as a… Continue reading.